About the Department of Medical History and Ethics

The Department of Medical History and Ethics at the University of Washington provides academic education and professional training in medical humanities through an undergraduate Minor in Medical History and Ethics, a MA in Bioethics (coming Fall 2009), a theme in Professional Responsibility and Medical Ethics integrated into the School of Medicine curriculum, and a variety of sponsored continuing education activities for practicing health care professionals.

Departmental News and Events

Upcoming Dept. of Philosophy lecture co-sponsored by MHE

“Medical Complicity with Torture: Getting Out of Abu Ghraib”

Steven Miles, MD
Dept. of Medicine and Center for Bioethics
University of Minnesota
Wednesday, October 15, 7:00 p.m.
Kane Hall 110, UW Seattle Campus

(Sponsored by the Program on Values in Society and Medical History & Ethics)

Biomedical Research Integrity series

The 2008 Biomedical Research Integrity series lectures and Discussion Groups are finished.

For more information about the Biomedical Research Integrity series click here.

Professor Denise Dudzinski publishes new book

Professor Dudzinski has published a new book with colleague Paul Ford, PhD, titled Complex Ethics Consultations: Cases that Haunt Us. To read the very favorable review from the British Medical Journal click here!

Department of Medical History and Ethics in the news

Wylie Burke featured in "Local Legends" exhibit

Dr. Wylie Burke is featured in an exhibit that celebrates women physicians who have made exceptional contributions to the medical profession in their home state. The exhibit is on display in the UW Health Sciences Library through Nov. 21. To read the UWeek article click here.

Bioethicists tackle the hard questions

A recent University Week article highlights the growing field of bioethics at the University of Washington and how the UW is fast becoming the "bioethics center for the northwest", thanks to the partnership of many different groups. To read the article featuring Kelly Fryer-Edwards of the Medical History & Ethics Department, Sara Goering of the Program on Values in Society, Dr. Benjamin Wilfond of the Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics, and Dr. Robert Pearlman of the VA Ethics Program, click here.