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Two undergrads from our minor, one national conference. 🙌

At #ASBH2026 in Indianapolis this week, Jiya Dave gives two talks, and she and Shaiv Patel are two of 15 undergrads chosen nationally as CUSP Scholars in Bioethics: a fully funded trip to ASBH, then a year of one-to-one mentorship.

Plus a bonus: minor alum Gigi Maiti Sengupta, now an MA student at UNC Chapel Hill, presents tomorrow. Swipe for the details 👉

We’re so proud of all three of you! 💙

#Bioethics #UndergraduateResearch #CWRU #asbh2026 taken in Indianapolis, IN by @cwrubioethics

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That’s a wrap on ICCEC 2026.
Over the past four days, clinical ethicists, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and trainees from around the world gathered in Cleveland to exchange ideas, share expertise, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of clinical ethics and consultation.
Last night’s gala at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History provided a wonderful opportunity to continue building connections and celebrating the collaborative spirit of the ICCEC community.
Congratulations to this year’s poster award recipient, and thank you to all poster presenters for sharing their scholarship and advancing dialogue within the field.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our speakers, presenters, attendees, volunteers, staff, and organizers whose contributions made ICCEC 2026 a success.
As this year’s conference comes to a close, we look forward to continuing these important conversations and are excited to announce that ICCEC 2027 will be held in Melbourne.
Thank you for being part of ICCEC 2026.
#ICCEC2026 #ClinicalEthics #Bioethics by @cwrubioethics

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Day 2 of ICCEC 2026.
Today, attendees gathered to exchange ideas, share research, and engage in meaningful conversations about the past, present, and future of clinical ethics and consultation. Discussions also explored how clinical ethicists can navigate ingroup and outgroup dynamics to foster understanding, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Through presentations, poster sessions, and collaborative dialogue, participants contributed their expertise and perspectives while building connections across disciplines and institutions.
We look forward to another day of learning and collaboration tomorrow.
#ICCEC2026 #ClinicalEthics #Bioethics by @cwrubioethics

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ICCEC 2026 is underway.
Today, we welcomed attendees from around the world to the 20th International Conference on Clinical Ethics and Consultation at Case Western Reserve University.
The conference began with pre-conference workshops focused on nursing ethics and ethics program development before the official opening of the main conference. Throughout the week, clinicians, ethicists, researchers, educators, and trainees will engage in discussions centered on this year’s theme: Building Bridges for Purposeful Global Healing: Interrelation and Mutuality in Clinical Ethics and Consultation.
We are excited to bring together colleagues from across disciplines and around the globe for four days of learning, collaboration, and meaningful conversation.
#ICCEC2026 #clinicalethics #bioethics taken in Case Western Reserve University by @cwrubioethics

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Hey CWRU undergrads! Thinking about combining your undergraduate and graduate education? 🤔

We’re hosting a Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Open House for our MA in Bioethics and Medical Humanities program this Wednesday, October 8 from 4-5 pm in the Tink Senior Classroom.

Whether you’re curious about exploring the ethical dimensions of healthcare, interested in research that bridges theory and practice, or wondering how a master’s degree could enhance your path to medicine, public health, law, or beyond—we’d love to see you there! 🎓

Come meet our faculty, current students in the program, and learn how you can make the most of your time at CWRU by earning both degrees. Questions? Bring them! 🍪

See you Wednesday! ✨

#Bioethics #MedicalHumanities #GradSchool #CWRU #HigherEd #CombinedDegree by @cwrubioethics

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🎉 Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of recent graduate Ishita Patel!

This fall, Ishita will begin her journey as an MD student at Drexel University College of Medicine. Her time in the MA in Bioethics and Medical Humanities program helped her develop a strong ethical foundation—one she brings into every patient interaction and clinical decision. With a focus on integrity, autonomy, equity, and justice, she is well-prepared to make a meaningful impact in medicine.

Congratulations, Ishita! We can’t wait to see where your path leads next.

📚 Interested in joining our 1-year Master of Arts program? Applications for a Fall 2025 start are open through August 1!

💬 Alumni—we want to hear from you! Email us at bioethics@case.edu for a chance to be featured next.

#bioethics #medicalhumanities #masters #gradschool #healthcare #humanities #Cleveland #CWRU #SchoolOfMedicine #MasterofArts taken in Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine by @cwrubioethics

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We're incredibly proud of our MA student Jacey Edwards and PhD student Xavier Williams, who presented posters at the Cancer Disparities Symposium last week! 👏

Their posters showcased research they've been working on with Assistant Professor Dr. Lynette Hammond Gerido.

Jacey, a CWRU psychology grad who is now pursuing our MA in Bioethics & Medical Humanities, presented "Narratives of Mistrust within Black Families affected by Cancer." The study analyzed how Black cancer patients and their families discuss healthcare mistrust, revealing patterns of concerns about quality of care, experiences of discrimination, and intergenerational transmission of mistrust.

Xavier, who is in his first year in our PhD program, worked with Dr. Gerido on "Who receives their genetic testing results? Exploring patient portal use and implications of technological innovation." They analyzed the Health Information National Trends Survey, looking at how digital divides affect access to genetic testing results, particularly among vulnerable populations.

These faculty-student research collaborations represent the best of academic partnership. We look forward to following Jacey and Xavier's growth as bioethics scholars and seeing how their important work with Dr. Gerido advances the field's scholarship and creates meaningful impact.

#FacultyStudentPartnership taken in Case Western Reserve University by @cwrubioethics

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What happens when bioethicists play moral dilemma games? Hilarious ethical chaos! 🎲 🧠

Last night’s departmental game night was exactly what we all needed - a chance to take our serious ethical deliberations and turn them into competitive fun! Our faculty, staff, and students enjoyed several games, including the infamous “Trial by Trolley” (because OF COURSE 😂).

The best part? Our “The Chips Are Down!” potluck featuring everyone’s favorite dips AND a delicious king cake! 👑

The trolley dilemmas let us see new sides of each other as we debated saving Buddhist monks or crypto billionaires or three-legged dogs or grandmas who have stolen $10 from you every day! Sometimes the best ethical discussions happen outside the classroom.

Events like these remind us why we do what we do - bringing people together to think about ethics in ways that are engaging, meaningful, (and occasionally involve snacks)! 💫

Would you be up for this game? Drop it in the comments! 👇

#BioethicsAfterHours #TrolleyProblemIRL #GradSchoolLife #DepartmentGameNight #ChipsAreDown by @cwrubioethics

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Meet our newest bioethics scholars, PhD students Xavier Williams, Madeline Reyes, Leah Nez, and Janetta Brundage!

Their research interests span from AI ethics to Indigenous health sovereignty to disability theory to transplantation ethics, bringing fresh perspectives to our department since their White Coat Ceremony last fall.

They're in great company with our third-year PhD students Katherine Burke, Debra Carroll-Beight, Zachary Landeros, Sean Eli McCormick, and Gargi Pandey.

These promising scholars continue a proud legacy of 20 years as home to the nation's first PhD program in Bioethics.

Want to learn more about our first-year scholars and catch up on what our third-years have been accomplishing? Visit our new doctoral student spotlight page linked in our bio!

#CWRU #Bioethics #PhDLife #GradSchool #AcademicLife #Bioethics #MedicalEthics #HealthcareEthics #PhDJourney #ThinkBeyond #GradLife #FutureScholars by @cwrubioethics

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📚✨ Calling CWRU undergrads! Ready to level up your academic journey?

Join us next week for our Combined Bachelor's/Master's Open House and discover how you can earn your MA in Bioethics and Medical Humanities while completing your bachelor's degree!

Learn more about:
🎓 9 shared credits (time & money saver!)
🏥 160 hours of real-world clinical experience
🌟 Career prep for medicine, law, research & more

📍 Tink Senior Classroom A
📅 Tuesday, Feb 11
⏰ 4-5 PM

Drop by to chat with our faculty and current students about this amazing opportunity!

#Bioethics #GradSchool #PreMed #PreLaw #FutureScholars by @cwrubioethics

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🎓 Reflecting on a proud moment from last October: MA Student Samantha Tsang's research presentation at the 10th Congress of the European Academy of Pediatric Society in Vienna, Austria! 🏥 Her poster was titled "Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Pediatric Advocacy in Clinical Settings." 💡

The impact of student research continues to inspire us! 🌍 🌟 Student researchers and their fresh perspectives can shape the future of medicine!

#Healthcare #Research #ProudofOurStudents 🔬 by @cwrubioethics

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Would you like to:

🔍 Master clinical ethics consultations across diverse settings?
🤝 Develop expert conflict resolution and communication skills?
📚 Gain valuable teaching experience in academic medicine?
✍️ Contribute to bioethics research and policy development?
🌟 Receive mentorship from leaders in the field?

The Center for Clinical Ethics at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals are now accepting candidates for a two-year Clinical Ethics Fellowship to start July 2025.

Our fellow will join senior clinical ethicists and mentors at a high-volume adult and pediatric ethics consultation service (>400 consults annually within the UH Health System). In addition, fellow will:

- 🤝 Support ethics committee initiatives
- 📚 Educate clinicians and bioethics students
- 📋 Contribute to ethics policy development
- 🔍 Conduct research in clinical ethics

✨ We welcome applications from individuals with terminal degrees in bioethics-related fields (medicine, nursing, philosophy, law, social sciences). The ideal candidate demonstrates excellence in communication, brings teaching or publication experience, and shares our commitment to advancing healthcare ethics.

📄 Full position details and application process available in link in the bio!

⏰ Application deadline: December 15th, 2024

#ClinicalEthics #HealthcareEthics #Cleveland #Bioethics #MedicalEthics #PostDoc taken in University Hospitals of Cleveland by @cwrubioethics

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