The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences at Boston University’s School of Medicine offers four Masters programs designed to prepare students for successful admission into medical, dental and doctoral programs. Work with top faculty, engage in research and benefit from programs that have helped many graduates achieve their educational goals.
Nationally recognized for preparing world-class university and medical school educators, you’ll also gain a deep understanding of how neurological principles impact learning across a broad array of careers in medicine, research, or consulting. Benefit from advanced teaching courses, extensive mentoring, and the opportunity to conduct primary biomedical research.
Among the first of its kind, the program is highly regarded for its effectiveness, with more than 70% of all graduates admitted to U.S. medical schools. Students have the option of completing the program in one or two years. Many program faculty members are also active medical practitioners and researchers.
One of the only programs in the U.S. that allows students to take DMD classes with first year dental students, the program combines academic rigor with high levels of mentoring and advising – to great effect. Over the last 3 years more than 80% of all program graduates were admitted into dental school. The program can be completed in one or two years.
The program emphasizes the practice of evidence-based, patient-centered medical care in an interprofessional team and provides many opportunities to participate in clinical care. Introduced in 2013, the program has been granted Accreditation-Provisional status by the ARC-PA. U.S. News & World Report ranks Physician Assistant #5 on its 100 Best Jobs of 2016.
