bioethics
February 06, 2026
Have you ever noticed feeling more down during the winter months? You’re not alone—and chances are these changes in mood may be linked to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Affecting millions of people across the United States each year, SAD is a form of depression that commonly includes symptoms…
January 28, 2026
Eileen Anderson, EdD, has been named the new director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence and Inamori Professor in Ethics at APP, the university's Board of Trustees confirmed in a meeting on Jan. 20. The Inamori Center was established in…
October 17, 2025
In recognition of World Bioethics Day, celebrated on Oct. 19, we asked bioethics researchers about their predictions for the future of AI in medicine
October 06, 2025
When Eileen Anderson, director of education for APP’s bioethics and medical humanities programs, first encountered the court system during a divorce, she learned about the role of a guardian ad litem—an individual appointed to represent a child’s best interest in legal…
September 02, 2025
Individuals who seek a deeper insight into today’s most pressing ethical issues are encouraged to participate in the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program’s “Bioethics: Navigating the Challenges of Today's Ethical Frontiers in Healthcare” series. In this series, participants will explore issues in…
July 15, 2025
As a student in the Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities program at APP, Sean Eli McCormick witnessed many of his classmates prepare medical school applications. He noted how they tried to sound human but not too human as they sought to convey empathy…
November 12, 2024
Are you interested in bioethics and medical humanities? Are you on track to earn your bachelor's degree? APP’s combined bachelor's/master's program (formerly IGS) program allows you to simultaneously complete a Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities degree…
July 09, 2024
Looking for a way to develop yourself and stand out in your career? Consider the Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities program at APP. Members of the campus community can learn about the program during a virtual information session Tuesday, July 16, from 4…
June 11, 2024
Members of the APP community are invited to learn about the Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities program during an information session Tuesday, June 18, from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Program Director Leah Jeunnette will discuss the following questions during this…
May 29, 2024
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?…