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Boston University School of Medicine
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Boston University School of Medicine Introduction
The Boston University was founded in 1839. Boston University opened the School of Medicine when it joined in 1873 with the New England Female Medical College. The School of Medicine became a component of the Boston University Medical Center in 1962.
Boston University School of Medicine Academics
4-year semimodern. First year: The first-year curriculum presents a study of man in a biopsychosocial model. Courses are offered in the traditional biologic disciplines that lead to an understanding of normal structure and function of the human body. A first semester course in psychiatry and second semester courses in sociomedical sciences, biostatistics, and epidemiology are given. Second year: The first semester is devoted to an interdisciplinary course, Biology of Disease, a systems-based pathophysiology course in which emphasis on the clinical sciences is closely integrated with the basic sciences. Two courses, Integrated Problems and Introduction to Clinical Medicine, are given throughout the first 2 years of the curriculum. In the second year of Introduction to Clinical Medicine, communication skills are reinforced and techniques of physical examination are introduced. Third year: This clinical year is composed of the traditional clerkships. Fourth year: The fourth year is composed of required 4-week courses on the home medical service (geriatrics), neurology, radiology, ambulatory medicine (primary care), and a subinternship. The remaining 20 weeks of electives are scheduled at each student’s discretion.
Boston University School of Medicine Unique Programs
Minority admissions: The school is committed to the recruitment, admission, and retention of a diverse student body. Other degree programs: Combined MDPhD programs in all basic sciences are offered, as are an MD-MPH and MD-MBA programs.
Boston University School of Medicine Admissions
Students are accepted after high school, or after 2 years of college, in addition to being able to complete the first year of medical school over 2 academic years. For the traditional applicant, 1 year of English (composition or literature) and humanities is required, in addition to the minimum premedical science courses. It is recommended that the student have a knowledge of calculus and quantitative chemistry. Transfer and advanced standing: Applicants considered for second- and thirdyear places. Transfer students must pass Step 1 of the USMLE.
Boston University School of Medicine Students
The grading system used is Honors/Pass/Fail designation and a detailed written narrative. If the student is unable to pass any given course, the Promotion Committee determines the action to be taken. Passing Step 1 of the USMLE is required for graduation.Taking Step 2 is optional. Teaching: The 14-story Instructional Building includes space for student activities, administrative offices, two 130-seat auditoriums, teaching laboratories, faculty offices, research laboratories, and a 3-floor library. The principal teaching hospitals are Boston Medical Center and affiliated Veterans Administration hospitals. Other: The school is affiliated with a network of many other facilities. Library: The library contains more than 80,000 volumes and receives approximately 1500 periodicals.
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