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“SPH Reads” is a school-wide reading program hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. It aims to encourage critical thought and discussion among all members of the BUSPH community, and is centered on a carefully chosen, thought-provoking book. The fall 2019 selection is “The Desire to Heal: A Doctor’s Education in Empathy, Identity, and Poetry”, by Rafael Campo.

All incoming (first year) MPH students and core-course faculty are encouraged to read the selected book and will be provided with copies. Returning students, non-core curriculum faculty, and staff are encouraged to read the book. Throughout the year, beginning with Orientation, there will be opportunities to gather and talk about the issues presented in the book through lectures, seminars, and small discussion groups involving all members of the SPH community. Details about this year’s selection and where to find the book are now available.

All new confirmed students who have made their enrollment deposit will receive a copy of the book sent to the address you provide on the form below. When you receive your copy of the book, we invite you to participate in the #SPHReads19 hashtag campaign. Please post a picture of yourself with the book on your social media accounts with the hashtag #SPHReads19 to follow the SPH community as we enjoy the book together.

New Students Only: Complete the form below and provide your shipping address for a copy of this year’s selection. We will not be shipping books past August 1.

Please note: Due to international licensing restrictions, we will not be shipping internationally. International students are more than welcome to receive a copy upon arrival from Graduate Student Life or provide a domestic shipping address. For the current BUSPH community or new students who choose to pick up, copies will be made available at the following locations starting in July.

Reception desk -2nd Floor Talbot Building
Graduate Student Life- 208C Talbot Building
Reception desk- 3rd Floor Crosstown Building
If you have any questions about the “SPH Reads” program, contact Sphgsl@bu.edu.

The SPH Reads shipping form is now closed. We are no longer shipping the SPH Reads to preferred mailing addresses. You are still welcome to pick up a copy of the book. Please visit us at Graduate Student Life in Talbot 2center for a copy or you may pick one up at new student orientation. If you have questions, feel free to contact us at sphgsl@bu.edu. Thank you, Graduate Student Life