Biomedical Sciences Society Club (BMS) is one of the largest student organizations on Barry's campus. More than 250 students are currently in the graduate Biomedical Sciences program, making it one of the largest and successful graduate programs in the country.
"The whole purpose of this program is to help students become better prepared for the rigors of medical school and professional schools," said Dr. Ralph Laudan, associate professor and faculty advisor for Biomedical Sciences. "Through academic and social organizations, including mock interviews and a large amount of community service, we give students the tools needed to go on to medical or dental school and be successful."
"The whole purpose of this program is to help students become better prepared for the rigors of medical school and professional schools," said Dr. Ralph Laudan, associate professor and faculty advisor for Biomedical Sciences. "Through academic and social organizations, including mock interviews and a large amount of community service, we give students the tools needed to go on to medical or dental school and be successful."
Last year 78 students graduated from the graduate Biomedical Sciences program and 92 percent of these students were accepted to health professional schools. The breakdown was 49 students were accepted to medical schools, 19 students were accepted to dental schools, three students were accepted to Optometry schools and one student was accepted to a physicians assistance program. That is a total of 72 students.
In addition, eight students that graduated in 2007 also received acceptances to medical school this past year.
Through community service projects and various outreach events, students gain invaluable support with career planning, applications, and their class curriculum. BMS’s dedication to service has consistently been recognized by numerous awards and it thrives to continue this tradition.
Recently, a group of BMS members participated in Hope in Miami Beach serving food, sorting clothing and providing haircuts for more than 200 homeless people at the Miami Beach Community Church on Lincoln Road.
Members of its executive board play an intricate role in helping these students in the Biomedical Sciences program gain acceptance into professional schools. The organization completed several projects during the 2008-09 school year including the Daily Bread Food Bank, FL Breast Health Initiative, Raise Awareness for Leukemia and Special Olympics. Other service projects include the Miami Rescue Mission, Race for the Cure, Habitat for Humanity, Pet Rescue and the Purina Pet Walk.
BMS executive board members pictures are vice-president Tony Nieves, historian Rosalyn Truong, president Soun Khountham, SOC representative Justin Jeong, secretary Crystal Martinez, volunteer coordinators Michelle Turner, Tatiana De La Luz, and Andrew Radler and faculty advisor Dr. Ralph Laudan.
Not pictured are treasurer Veronica Broton and fundraising chair Jinelle Andujar.