Boston University Medical Campus Toastmasters

Boston University Medical Campus Toastmasters (Club #1971671) is a Toastmasters International chapter located in Boston's South End on the BU Medical Campus. Founded in January 2012, the club helps faculty, staff, students, and community members from diverse backgrounds improve their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Meetings are held in a hybrid format (in-person and online via Zoom) on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 5:15 to 6:30 PM. The club is open to all — no BU or BMC affiliation is required to join. Guests are always welcome.

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Contact & location

Evans Building, Room E118, 72 E. Concord St., Boston University Medical Center, 02118

Open website

bumctoastmasters@gmail.com

Membership & sessions

Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (billed in April and October), totaling $120 USD per year. A one-time new member fee of $25 USD applies upon joining. Membership is open to all — no BU or BMC affiliation is required. Guests may attend meetings for free before committing.

Services: Prepared speech delivery and practice, Table Topics (impromptu speaking exercises), Peer speech evaluations and constructive feedback, Toastmasters Pathways educational program, Leadership development and meeting roles, Communication skills training, Networking with medical campus professionals, Confidence building workshops

Membership: 120 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 5:15–6:30 PM (hybrid: in-person at Evans Building Room E118 and online via Zoom)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online, hybrid

Additional information

For members not affiliated with the Medical Center, an escort is available in the lobby between 5:00–5:15 PM. There is parking available on East Concord Street and Harrison Avenue. Email BUMCToastmasters@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link for online attendance.

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