Medical Humanities

The nation's premier undergraduate program-in the context of Christian community-developing capable, compassionate leaders working for wellness in our world.

A degree in medical humanities provides graduates with a foundation that is deep and wide, preparing them for the next step in their journey towards working in or around the healthcare professions.

Baylor Alumni Doctors' Alliance

The Baylor Alumni Doctors' Alliance works closely with Baylor Alumni Engagement to host events on the Baylor campus and in major cities. We invite you to participate in the Doctors' Alliance, and we need your help to build this exciting group! Contact us for information on how to get involved or to host an event in your area.

Become a DeBakey Scholar

The Michael E. DeBakey, Selma DeBakey, and Lois DeBakey Endowed Scholarship Fund in Medical Humanities was established in 2009 by the DeBakey Medical Foundation of Houston, Texas in memory of Dr. Michael E. DeBakey and in honor of Professors Selma and Lois DeBakey. This endowed scholarship assists deserving junior or senior student who are majoring in medical humanities.

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Apr. 20, 2022

2022 DeBakey Scholars

The Medical Humanities Program is proud to announce the 2022 DeBakey Scholarship recipients. Pictured here with Dr. Barron are: Isaac Montgomery, Marigrace McDowell, Molly Shoemaker, Katie Hutcheson, Hunter Walker, Alison Jung, and Nevaeh Gomez.

May 5, 2021

2021 DeBakey Scholars Announced

Congratulations to the 2021 DeBakey Scholarship Recipients: Maya Ewing, Esther Jeong, Ebun Ojo, Caitlin Banks, Alexa Vielledent, and Claire Ramos.

Jan. 29, 2021

Baylor Connections speaks with Dr. Barron

Dr. Lauren Barron, the inaugural DeBakey Chair of Medical Humanities, shares how the program partners the humanities with science education to holistically prepare those going into the medical field.

Nov. 4, 2020

Dr. Hoy quoted in the November issue of National Geographic Magazine

Our own Dr. Bill Hoy is quoted in the November issue of National Geographic on the topic of navigating grief through COVID-19.

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2022

Summer Session II

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