Program in Medical Ethics, Bioethics & Medical Humanities

The Program in Medical Ethics and Human Values

Bioethics & Medical Humanities at Tulane University School of Medicine prepares students to engage critically with the ethical, cultural, and human dimensions of healthcare. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, clinical integration, and humanities-based inquiry, students develop the skills to lead in medicine, research, policy, and healthcare systems.

Shape the Future of Ethical Healthcare

Advance your impact in medicine, law, public health, or the humanities—apply to Tulane’s MS in Bioethics and Medical Humanities or one of our specialized Graduate Certificate programs and deepen your expertise in clinical ethics, research ethics, and human values in healthcare.

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Academic Programs

MS in Bioethics & Medical Humanities

Advance your career and impact the future of healthcare—earn your MS in Bioethics and Medical Humanities at Tulane and develop the ethical insight, interdisciplinary expertise, and leadership skills needed to shape compassionate, equitable, and forward-thinking medical practice.

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MD/MS Dual Degree

The Dual Degree (MD-MS) program can be completed within the 4-year Medical School curriculum. MD-MS dual degree students complete the MS portion of the curriculum in the first two years. M.S. coursework integrates with the MD curriculum and ensures that MS classes do not conflict with the scheduled and required MD curriculum.

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Graduate Certificates

The Program in Bioethics and Medical Humanities offers three graduate certificates in Clinical Ethics, Research Ethics, and Medical Humanities. Each Certificate is a 12-credit hour program and can be completed in one year, either in person or by distance learning.

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Director

Hello! I’m Stephen Hanson, the Director of Graduate studies for the program

I welcome you to learn more about us. We have recently created the Bioethics and Medical Humanities program, and our nationally and internationally recognized faculty are all champing at the bit, ready to go! We are enthusiastic to be able to work with fine students excited about the same topics that excite us. Our goal is to train highly competent scholars who will make significant contributions to society as researchers, educators, professionals, and human beings.

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