Medical History and Bioethics

Bioethics Division

The Program in Medical Ethics (now Bioethics) was one of the first interdisciplinary programs of its kind established by a medical school. Most faculty members hold joint appointments in other schools or departments, including law, philosophy, pediatrics, and Jewish studies. Through their various activities, these scholars have helped to frame the bioethics debate at the national and international level. Although the program offers no independent degrees in bioethics, interested graduate students can specialize in the subject while earning a degree in philosophy, law, population health sciences, or biotechnology studies (which offers an M.S. degree). Clinical fellowships in bioethics are available for physicians.