Boston University Medical Campus

Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) is a premier educational institution located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is a part of the larger Boston University system and is dedicated to providing high-quality medical education, research, and patient care.

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Boston University Medical Campus

History

The Boston University Medical Campus was established in 1848 as the New England Female Medical College, and it became a part of Boston University in 1873. The campus has a rich history of pioneering medical education, including being the first institution in the world to educate women in medicine and the first in the United States to award an M.D. to an African-American woman, Rebecca Lee Crumpler.

Campus

The Boston University Medical Campus spans over several blocks in the South End neighborhood of Boston. It houses the Boston University School of Medicine, the Boston University School of Public Health, and the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. The campus also includes the Boston Medical Center, which is the primary teaching hospital for the School of Medicine.

Academics

The Boston University Medical Campus offers a wide range of academic programs in medicine, public health, and dental medicine. The Boston University School of Medicine offers M.D., Ph.D., and dual-degree programs, while the Boston University School of Public Health offers master's and doctoral programs in various public health disciplines. The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine offers D.M.D., postdoctoral, and dual-degree programs.

Research

Research at the Boston University Medical Campus is focused on a wide range of medical and health-related areas, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, and infectious diseases. The campus is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, the Amyloidosis Center, and the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories.

Patient Care

Patient care at the Boston University Medical Campus is provided through the Boston Medical Center, which offers a full range of medical services, from primary care to specialized treatments. The hospital is known for its commitment to serving the community and its expertise in areas such as trauma care, neonatology, and addiction medicine.

See Also

• Boston University
• Boston University School of Medicine
• Boston University School of Public Health
• Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
• Boston Medical Center

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