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More NewsA spring class for Baylor University Medical Humanities students put them in contact with something that medical training often skirts around: people who are dying and beyond what medicine can heal.
Viriditas: The Soul of Medicine is a student-led magazine affiliated with the Baylor Medical Humanities Program. This magazine is dedicated to offering a platform for Baylor students who are passionate about healthcare. Through prose, poetry, and visual art, the publication aims to bridge the gap between medicine and the arts in the Baylor community and beyond.
DeBakey Scholar and Medical Humanities minor, Carlos Alvarado-Richter, has been awarded "Outstanding Spanish Student" by the Spanish faculty in the Modern Languages and Cultures Department.
Avery Millington and Rajiv Edara were recognized for their academic excellence in Medical Humanities at the J. Harry and Anna Jeanes Academic Honors Week Convocation on Friday, April 10, 2026. This recognition highlights their dedication to interdisciplinary scholarship and their commitment to exploring the human dimensions of healthcare.
The Academic Honors Week Convocation celebrates students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement across the University.
Pictured with the honorees is Dr. Ekaterina Lomperis, Scott and Susan Orr Family Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities and Christian Faith.
Success Stories
"Medical Humanities shapes how I approaches patient care. One lesson that continues to guide me is remembering that what may feel like a routine case for clinicians can be one of the most frightening moments in a patient’s life."
"Medical Humanities shaped the way I listen to my patients and taught me what it really means to care for the whole person."
"The core tenants of Medical Humanities and the practice of midwifery often overlap. I am dedicated to whole-person, patient-led care that is warm, friendly, trauma-informed and evidence-based."
"Healing begins with connection and compassion."
"The courses I took in medical humanities taught me to see medicine through a different lens. Instead of viewing a disease or surgical procedure in isolation, I see the person experiencing it. I can better navigate the ethical challenges and appreciate the ways patients and their families process illness."
"My time in the Medical Humanities Program helped me discover my calling."