Department of 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.

Medical Humanities Alumni

Medical Humanities Alumni are integral to the evolving narrative of compassionate, patient-centered care, making significant strides across diverse sectors of healthcare and society.

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 Baylor students with a major or minor in Medical Humanities.

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Medicine as Mission Conference

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Success Stories

Marigrace McDowell

"Be interdisciplinary not only in your studies, but in your life!"

Deborah Otuno

"The role of a healthcare provider isn't centered around healing a patient, but becoming part of that patient's narrative during a particular season of life."

Krupa George, PGY-3 Anesthesiology Resident

"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."

Daniel Truesdale, MD

"Medical Humanities shaped the way I listen to my patients and taught me what it really means to care for the whole person."

Hannah Sulver, CNM

"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."

Stephen J. Spann, MD

"Healing begins with connection and compassion."