Dear Biomedical Graduate Students,
Welcome to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM)! Whether you are just beginning your PhD journey or continuing your research this year, on behalf of the Biomedical Graduate Student Government (BGSG), I am pleased to welcome you to our vibrant and diverse graduate community.
BGSG is a student-founded, student-led organization dedicated to serving biomedical students across all programs. Our mission is simple: to advocate for your academic, professional, and social well-being and to cultivate an inclusive, connected, and empowering community. We work to make your graduate experience smoother and more fulfilling through the events we host, the initiatives we lead, and our ongoing role as a liaison between students and administration.
This year, our priorities are to strengthen connections across cohorts and programs, expand support for our international students, and create more career and networking opportunities for students at every stage of training. From our monthly Coffee-N-Donuts (CnD) series and annual Welcome Back Social to our Football Tailgate and Halloween Spirit Week, our goal is to help you find both your people and your path.
I encourage you to stay involved. Attend our events, connect with us on Discord, follow us on Instagram at @bgsg.at.um, or reach out at bgsg@med.miami.edu. If you are interested in helping shape the graduate experience for your peers, consider joining us as a BGSG Senator or as a member of one of our student-led committees.
It is an honor to welcome you to this chapter of your scientific career. Here's to a great year ahead. Remember, you are not just here to survive; you are here to thrive!
Warmly,
Marla Marquez
President, Biomedical Graduate Student Government (BGSG)
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine