{"id":5106,"date":"2014-07-07T10:59:36","date_gmt":"2014-07-07T14:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alzresearch\/?page_id=5106"},"modified":"2026-07-10T05:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:14:15","slug":"professional-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alzresearch\/research\/professional-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Ambassador Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Boston University Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Research Center Student Ambassador Program\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is a peer education and outreach program that enlists a diverse group of undergraduates and graduates<\/strong> to support the center\u2019s efforts to increase outreach and recruitment in the Boston community, through community memory screenings and outreach events. We are opening up the program to all local Boston students, both graduates and undergraduates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The primary aim of the BU ADRC Ambassador program are to (1) educate students about AD and related cognitive impairments; (2) improve students\u2019 communication skills with elders and cognitively impaired individuals; (3) educate students about culturally diverse communities, and lastly (4) recruit participants for clinical trials and studies.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Ambassador Program provides excellent exposure to neurology, geriatrics, neuropsychiatry, and neuropsychology. Student participants are also invited to optional seminars, clinic visits, and other learning opportunities supported by the BU Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Research Center. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a letter of recommendation for their medical school or graduate school file from the Director of the BU ADRC.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The application is now OPEN<\/strong>! To join the 2026-2027 Cohort, please submit your application here: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.<\/a> Applications are due by July 31st, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Program Expectations\/Requirements:<\/p>\n