GSDM Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand at the MassCARE Health and Fitness Fair
On August 16, 2014, members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community volunteered at the MassCARE Health and Fitness Fair at the Fesseden School in Newton, Massachusetts. The Health and Fitness Fair serves HIV positive women, children, youth, and their families with a day of fun activities, as well […]
Finding a Cure for ALS One Ice Cube at a Time
Eager onlookers cheered and shouted as pre-doctoral class representatives doused Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter with two massive buckets filled with ice water. Drs. Guarente and Calabrese were soaked right alongside him—and it was all because of Dr. McManama. On August 22, 2014, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Dr. John Guarente, and […]
Trevor Packer Wins Prize for Poster at CTSI Symposium
On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, the Boston University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) hosted its fourth annual symposium titled, “Research on Disparities in Health Care.” This event included a keynote address by Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade, an internist and medical oncologist from the University of Chicago, followed by several oral presentations and a poster session. […]
GSDM Volunteers Provide Oral Health Education and Care at Dominican Health Fair
On Friday, August 8, 2014, Dr. Corinna Culler, Director of School-Based Programs within the Division of Community Health Programs along with eight Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) student and staff volunteers promoted oral health awareness and GSDM’s dental services at the Dominican Festival Health Fair at Mozart Park in Jamaica […]
Nothing Personal Intramural Softball Team Repeats, Wins Championship
Christopher Connell DMD 15 is no stranger to intramural championships. Having won championships in flag football, dodgeball, and softball, Connell is building an intramural trophy room to rival the likes of Bill Russell or Michael Jordan. However, Connell’s softball team Nothing Personal winning this summer’s Summer Softball League championship could be his sweetest victory yet. […]
GSDM Teaches Oral Health Care at Charlesview Summer Celebration/Health Fair
On August 7, 2014, volunteers from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) participated in the Charlesview Summer Celebration/Health Fair at Charlesview Residences in Brighton, Massachusetts. The Charlesview Residences is a 240-unit mix of apartments designed for low and middle income families. The Summer Celebration was targeted at families to promote […]
BU Interprofessional Team to Develop Critical Thinking Course with Seed Grant
“Health professional students come from a background where there’s always a right and wrong answer; it’s always “a,” “b,” “c,” or “d—they are experts at being right,” says Dr. Neal Fleisher, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of General Dentistry and Director of Pre-doctoral Periodontology at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine […]
Honduras Leaves a Lasting Impression on Derek Leung DMD 15
When Derek Leung DMD 15 took an externship to Bertin Umanzor, Honduras, with Cape CARES June 19-26, 2014, he didn’t realize the profound impact the service work would have. Leung’s weeklong trip changed the way he viewed his life as a dentist. Leung first learned about the Cape CARES trip at the International Elective Externship […]
Students and Faculty Celebrate Eid
The Muslim Students Association (MSA) sponsored an Eid Celebration dinner at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, in the GSDM Cafeteria. The event served as an opportunity to unite students, faculty, and staff on the medical campus. In observance of Ramadan, many Muslims spent the month […]
AAWD Serves the Women of Rosie’s Place
On the second Friday of every month, members of the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) student chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) gather together at Rosie’s Place, a women’s shelter in the South End. There, they provide oral health care screenings and assistance to women at the […]