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Medical Humanities

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

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Why Medical Humanities?

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.  THE 2023 DEBAKEY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!

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Feb. 2, 2023
2023 DeBakey Scholarship applications now being accepted

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 students who are majoring in Medical Humanities.  The deadline to apply is March 13 by 5PM.

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Jan. 20, 2023
2.07 Grief, Observed (with Bill Hoy)

Grief is an all too common and all too under-discussed experience.  Our own Dr. Bill Hoy discusses grief in a Second Rodeo podcast.

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Dec. 21, 2022
Viewing the Practice of Science as an Art

Alagu Subramanian's role as first author of the paper published in Nature Scientific Reports demonstrates the students involved in Medical Humanities can hold their own with anyone in the sciences!

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Dec. 14, 2022
A Ministry Found In Dentistry

This semester, the Medical Humanities Program created a unique opportunity for MH major, Hunter Walker, to shadow local general dentist and MH lecturer, Dr. Terry Lassiter. 

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Micah Gamble, MD

"A great deal of health is beyond what I can explain objectively. My foundation in the medical humanities plays a huge role in helping me understand the subjectivity within my patients' experiences of their medical condition."

Kristina Hagerman, PA

"Medical Humanities courses helped me consider all aspects of the patient's care, whether from the perspective of society, the healthcare provider, the caregiver, or the patient."

Daniel Kiang, PharmD

"A lot of people go into college thinking they have to major in one of the traditional sciences to be a good candidate for professional school. However, my background in Medical Humanities helped me learn the vital art and skills of caring for humans - and that is invaluable training for anyone in health care whether they plan to be in pharmacy, medicine, nursing, etc."

Macy Scott, MBA-Healthcare Administration

"Since before I came to Baylor, health care administration has always been my passion. It's the glue that holds the whole health care enterprise together and medical humanities helps me make sure I keep patients where they belong-at the center!"

Sarah Tucker, MD

Medical Humanities "Gave me a space to think about death and understand how that is going to affect me when patients die. Death is not the enemy of medicine."

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Waco, TX 76798-7202

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