bioethics

Imagine you’re a practitioner with a patient who is a candidate for a high-risk surgery that would offer a 50% chance at long-term survival. Without the surgery, the patient would die. Should the patient receive the surgery at the risk of a complication? What would life look like afterward?…

Join Leah Jeunnette, program director of the Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities program and a clinical ethicist, for a virtual discussion on the topics of ethics in hospitals. The event will take place Tuesday, May 21, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Topics include: Ethical Dilemmas:…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to learn about the Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities program during an informational webinar titled “Focusing on Health Policy” Wednesday, April 17, at 4 p.m. This graduate program can be completed in just one…

Many challenges can emerge during the development of new technologies and the advances in clinical, translational and health studies. Further, ethical controversies can arise in regard to off-label usage, international research and publication. Students in Case Western Reserve University’s…

The Department of Bioethics invites members of the Case Western Reserve University community to hear from students pursuing Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities degrees during a virtual panel discussion about the program Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Students will…

If you’re on track to earn your bachelor’s degree in any major, Case Western Reserve University’s Combined Bachelor’s/Master's Degree Program (formerly IGS) could be a great fit for you. One option is to simultaneously complete a Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities degree. This…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the PhD in Bioethics program for a virtual discussion Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. During “How to Find your Niche in Bioethics: Learn About Our Expertise," Marsha Michie, co-director of the PhD program, will explore how…

Spencer to be recognized for his military service during on-campus Veterans Day ceremony If there’s one thing you can’t miss at the Cleveland Public Library, it’s a tour by William Spencer. At least, that’s according to several Tripadvisor reviews that mention Spencer by name, strongly urging…

Just three and a half years ago, Amy Acton became a household name in Ohio as she helped state leaders navigate the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as the director of the Ohio Department of Health. Now, she’s helping the community heal. Through a new WKYC Studios series called “Health, Hope &…

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero said these words more than 2,000 years ago. And in the centuries to follow, both the practice and our understanding of this virtue have evolved into a well-studied…