A
Message from
Barbara
E. Millen, DPH, RD, FADA
Director,
Program in Medical Nutrition Sciences
Dear
Prospective Student:
Thank
you for your interest in the Master of Arts (MA) and/or the Doctor
of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Medical Nutrition Sciences at Boston
University School of Medicine. The Program in Medical Nutrition
Sciences is the newest offering in the Division of Graduate Medical
Sciences at the Boston University School of Medicine. This
program is rigorous and interdisciplinary, involving the full collaboration
of the Boston University School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine,
and the School of Public Health.
The
promary goal of the program is to provide multidisciplinary training
in medical nutrition sciences that will prepare students for a wide
variety of relevant caree opportunities in four primary areas:
It is quite
unique that this program is offered through our Medical School and
that it brings together the wide-ranging resources of the entire campus
in order to train graduate students in Medical Nutrition Sciences.
The core
curriculum for the program incorporates state-of-the-art, advanced
training and a requried thesis or dissertation in the following areas
of research and practice:
- basic
and laboratory nutritional sciences and related research methods
and technologies
- techniques
for translating nutritional sciences into medical nutrition therapies,
interventions, products, and services
- epidemiological,
clinical and outcomes research methods used to evaluate relationships
between nutritional status and health outcomes
- methods
to design and test the efficacy and impact of medical nutrition therapies
and nutritional interventions
- processes
for the formulation and monitoring of nutrition-related health policies,
programs, and campaigns, and strateties for effective public and
professional communications of nutritional science.
Boston
provides a wealth of opportunities for students. It is recognized
as one of the leading health care centers of the world. Boston
University Medical Center, located in the South End of Boston, forms
a semi-autonomous but integral part of Boston University. It
consolidates the resources and activities of the School of Medicine,
School of Public Health, The Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and
Boston Medical Center Hospital. Biosquare, a complex which houses
specialized research facilities, biotechnology companies, is the newest
addition to the area. The opportunities of academic and personal
growth abound and we hope you will consider joining us.
Sincerely
yours,
Barbara
E. Millen, DrPH, RD, FADA
Director,
Program in Medical Nutrition Sciences
