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College of Medicine: Department of Medical Humanities and Bioethics
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    • D. Micah Hester, Ph.D.
    • Lauren Bunch, Ph.D.
    • Karina Clemmons, Ed.D.
    • Jennifer M. Gan, MBA
    • Masil George, M.D.
    • Eleanor Gilmore-Szott, Ph.D.
    • Kristie Hadden, Ph.D.
    • Jennifer Kleiner, Ph.D.
    • Skye A. Miner, Ph.D.
    • Angela Scott, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP
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    • Ethics Grand Rounds
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      • Research Ethics Consultation (RECS)
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Education

Actively Involved

The Department of Medical Humanities and Bioethics is actively involved in medical education at all levels, both within the College of Medicine and in the state at large through:

  • A course in Medical Ethics required of medical students
  • Elective seminars in  art, law, literature, religion, disease and society, death and dying and other humanities disciplines
  • A course in Ethics for Residents required of clinical housestaff
  • An Intensive Workshop in Healthcare Ethics for practicing physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains and other professionals
  • Continuing education courses for nurses, social workers and other health professionals through their own professional organizations
  • Monthly ethics programs at both UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital
  • Programs presented to professional staff at most Arkansas hospitals

Educational Programs

Male doctor talking to large group of people on a seminar in a board room.

Ethics Grand Rounds

An educational forum on a wide range of ethical issues in healthcare. All ACH and UAMS staff are invited to attend on-site at ACH or through videoconferencing.

Learn More About Ethics Grand Rounds
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M4 Medical Student Electives

We offer numerous electives that span law, history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, and more.

Learn More About Our Electives
Bruce Lee statue by Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong

Bruce and Brandon Lee Medical Scholarship

The scholarship funds research by medical students in ethical and human values issues in clinical experience.

Learn More About the Scholarship
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