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Congratulations to Medical Humanities Spring Graduates
May 16, 2025
Commencement

The Medical Humanities Program extends its heartfelt congratulations to all of our Spring 2025 graduates.

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Introducing Viriditas: The Soul of Medicine
May 9, 2025
Viriditas

Viriditas: The Soul of Medicine is a new, 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.

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DeBakey Scholars for 2025-2026 Announced
May 7, 2025
2025-2026 DeBakey Scholars

These outstanding students have been chosen as the 2025-2026 DeBakey Scholars.  Top row:  Avery Millington, Sofy Garza, Sofia Neumann, Miriam Daniel, Hannah Yi, Gracie Gatte, Ava Stagner.  Bottom row:  Adam Crone, Carlos Alvarado-Richter, Riley Davis, Rajiv Edara, Colton Johnson.

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Medical Humanities Outstanding Students Recognized at Honors Academic Convocation
April 8, 2025
Honors Convocation 2025

Medical Humanities students Emma Fraga and Mallory Abbott, pictured with faculty member Dr. Emilie Cunningham, were honored at the Honors Academic Convocation on April 4, 2025.

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Baylor Honors Outstanding 2024-2025 Faculty
March 19, 2025
Jason Whitt

Medical Humanities professor, Dr. Jason Whitt, is one of eleven professors honored with Outstanding Faculty Awards for teaching, scholarship and contributions to the academic community for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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Medical Humanities Students Named Fulbright Finalists
February 14, 2025
Fulbright finalists

Three Medical Humanities students have been named finalists for the prestigious Fulbright Award for the 2025-26 cycle.  They are Hannah Anderson, a University Scholar with a Medical Humanities minor, and Medical Humanities majors, Aron Basurto and Abigail Pitts.  We are so proud of these amazing students!

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Faraday Institute at Cambridge University
February 11, 2025
Faraday visit

Dr. Pui Him Ip and Dr. Pavlina Kasparova with the Faraday Institute at Cambridge University visited Baylor recently to talk to students about their study abroad program.  This one semester program aims to provide an immersive global experience in the contemporary intellectual dialogue between science and religion.

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Medicine as Ministry 2025
February 10, 2025
retreat 2025

Students, faculty, and area physicians had the opportunity to reflect on the intersection of healthcare and faith at the Medicine as Ministry retreat held at DaySpring Baptist Church in Waco.  This yearly event is sponsored by the Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University and Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF).

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The Heart Behind Healthcare
January 27, 2025
The Heart Behind Healthcare

Baylor University has a long tradition of training healthcare providers who influence how the best care is delivered to patients in Texas and beyond.  Ali Villagran, Baylor alumna and rising star in the medical field, reflects how Baylor's unique blend of science, research, and academic rigor shaped her career.

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Spring 2025 Course Offerings
December 19, 2024
A triptych of flyers for the three new courses offered at Baylor in Medical Humanities

Check out some of our courses being offered in Spring 2025!

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Reflections from Medical Humanities Fall graduates
December 19, 2024
A quartet of photos highlighting the Medical Humanities graduates

Some of our fall graduates reflect on their time and experience in Medical Humanities at Baylor University.

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Congratulations to our December 2024 Graduates
December 19, 2024

A list of the newest graduates from the program.

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Welcome Class of 2028
December 19, 2024
Photo of a lot of students gathered in the Baylor Sciences Building in athletic gear from fighting the Texas heat.

A very warm welcome to our fall 2024 incoming students!  

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“Success, Failure, and Emotional Connection in the Practice of Medicine”
December 19, 2024
Dr. Marco Campos

The Medical Humanities Program hosted Houston cardiologist and Baylor alum Dr. Marco Campos, who gave a presentation on “Success, Failure and Emotional Connection in the Practice of Medicine.” Students got the chance to hear a firsthand testimonial of a vocation that must balance the demands of managing the business of healthcare delivery and supporting families during their most significant moments

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Pre-Medical Summer Institute at Baylor College of Medicine
December 19, 2024
A photo of the team that worked with Carlos Alvaredo Richter, all in white lab coats
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Hannah Yi – Mayo Clinic Internship
December 19, 2024
Two photos presented side-by-side. Hannah Yi, standing in front of the Mayo Clinic and a sunset photo of Baylor.

Hannah Yi interned at Mayo Clinic in the Biomedical Ethics Research department.

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Faraday Institute for Science and Religion Summer Course
December 19, 2024
A photo of Izzy Russo and her cohort at the Faraday Institute

Izzy Russo reflects on her time and the lessons learned at the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion Summer Course.

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CCHF Breakfast
December 19, 2024
Students gather in Baylor Sciences Building to share breakfast and enjoy one another's company

Images, a recap and a way to join the Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF).

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Experiences of the DeBakey Scholars
December 19, 2024
The DeBakey Scholars pose for a photo in front of the Baylor Sciences Building

“Strive for excellence, nothing less.” - Dr. Michael E. DeBakey

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Baylor Researchers Publish Largest Study Ever on Massage Therapy Use
July 9, 2024
Dr. Jeff Levin

Many people receive massage therapy and for many reasons.  But according to a new study by Baylor researchers, the prevalence of visits to massage therapists is higher than one might have imagined and the reasons may be surprising.

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The Spring 2024 Newsletter is here!
June 6, 2024
Hugh Manatee

Read all about the latest happenings in Medical Humanities in the spring 2024 newsletter!

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Announcing the 2024-2025 DeBakey Scholars
May 6, 2024
DeBakey Scholars

The Medical Humanities Program is proud to announce the 2024-2025 DeBakey Scholars!  Top row:  Lawrence Edmond, Katrina Nguyen, Ruth Mercer, Isabelle Russo, Emma Nicell, Carlos Alvarado-Richter.  Bottom row:  Jessica James, Emma Fraga, Hannah Yi, Mallory Abbott, Aron Basurto, Abigail Hills, Madilyn Johnson.  Not pictured:  Nia Spilotro.

Congratulations to these outstanding students!

 

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University Scholar Wins Baylor's Unprecedented Fourth Consecutive Churchill Scholarship
April 19, 2024
Alagu Subramanian

Alagu Subramanian, B.A. ’23, who studied at Baylor University as a University Scholar with concentrations in biology, medical humanities and business administration, is among 16 recipients of the prestigious and highly selective Churchill Scholarship in science, mathematics and engineering, announced by the Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States.

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Annual DeBakey Lecture in Medical Humanities and Bioethics
April 12, 2024
Stephen Post

DIGNITY FOR DEEPLY FORGETFUL PEOPLE
How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease
By Stephen G. Post

Thursday, April 18, 2024

5:00 PM

Baylor Sciences Building Room D110

 

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Medical humanities program embraces Christian heritage, holistic care
February 29, 2024
BSB

Medical Humanities students at Baylor go beyond scientific mastery to better understand the human experience of patients and practitioners.

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The Human Side of Medicine
January 11, 2024
The Human Side of Medicine

Students explore person-centered care at the intersection of science and the humanities.

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$2 Million Gift to Baylor University Establishes Medical Humanities Chair
October 27, 2023
BSB

Baylor University announced a $2 million gift from Scott and Susan Orr of The Woodlands, Texas, establishing the Scott & Susan Orr Family Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities & Christian Faith to support teaching, mentorship and innovative research in the Medical Humanities Program within the College of Arts & Sciences. This endowed chair brings the total number of new endowed chair and faculty positions funded by the Give Light campaign to 45.

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Making Waves in the Realm of Government and Policy
August 24, 2023
Gil Ruiz

Gil Ruiz, a distinguished alumnus of Baylor's Medical Humanities Program, is making waves in the realm of government and policy.  Gil's journey from Baylor's Medical Humanities Program to Capitol Hill is a testament to the program's transformative impact. 

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Shaping the Future featuring Isabelle Russo
August 4, 2023
Isabelle Russo

Medical Humanities major, student ambassador, and office assistant, Isabelle Russo, discusses her academic journey at Baylor in an article posted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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2023 DeBakey Scholars
April 24, 2023
2023 DeBakey Scholars

Congratulations to the 2023 DeBakey Scholars!  They are Lily Weir, Marie Boone, Joy Moore, Isabelle Russo, Allen Dao, Mikaela Kim, and Kayleigh Mann.

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2.07 Grief, Observed (with Bill Hoy)
January 20, 2023
Grief Observed

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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Viewing the Practice of Science as an Art
December 21, 2022
Subramanian

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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A Ministry Found In Dentistry
December 14, 2022
Lassiter-Walker

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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New national philosophy award is named in honor of retired Baylor Professor Kay Toombs
August 31, 2022
Kay Toombs

This fall, the Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy (SPEP) will be presenting its inaugural award named in honor of retired Baylor University philosopher Dr. S. Kay Toombs.

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2022 DeBakey Scholars
April 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.

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2021 DeBakey Scholars Announced
May 5, 2021
2021 DeBakey Scholars

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

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Baylor Connections speaks with Dr. Barron
January 29, 2021
Dr. Lauren 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.

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Baylor: Testing lab started for COVID-19 could have far-reaching benefits
January 22, 2021
Covid Testing Lab

WACO, Texas (January 22, 2021) — Baylor University expects its massive COVID-19 testing program to leave a legacy that far outlasts the pandemic itself.

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Changing Diets — Not Lower Physical Activity or Infectious Disease Burden — May Best Explain Global Childhood Obesity Crisis
January 19, 2021

WACO, Texas (Jan. 19, 2021) — Variation in consumption of market-acquired foods outside of the traditional diet — but not in total number of calories burned daily — is reliably related to indigenous Amazonian children’s body fat, according to a study led by Baylor University that offers insight into the global obesity epidemic.

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Baylor launches massive COVID-19 testing push as class resumes
January 19, 2021

WACO, Texas (January 19, 2021) – Students, faculty and staff were required to mail in a COVID-19 test result before returning to campus Tuesday, and now they will be required to get a test on an assigned day each week.

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Huddles — Not Electronic Communication — May Be the Best Way for Hospital Workers to Cope with Information Glut During COVID-19
December 7, 2020

WACO, Texas (Dec. 7, 2020) – Brief “huddles” — rather than a barrage of emails and texts about safety and risk — may be the fastest and simplest way for hospital workers to avoid communication overload as they deal with the flood of COVID-19 cases, a Baylor University researcher says.

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2020 Has Tested Our Humanity: Where Do We Go from Here?
November 11, 2020

COVID-19 and protests for social justice have shined a spotlight on society’s inequities and most vulnerable people.

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Waco Doctor, Professor Stresses the Human in Medical Humanities
November 11, 2020

Dr. Lauren Barron is one of the reasons why Baylor University has the nation's preeminent, student-focused, Christian undergraduate medical humanities program, inspiring students to become compassionate healthcare leaders. Sic'em, Dr. Barron!

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Dr. Hoy quoted in the November issue of National Geographic Magazine
November 4, 2020
Dr. Hoy - National Geographic

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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Baylor University Announces $2 Million Gift from The DeBakey Medical Foundation
October 29, 2020

We are celebrating a $2 million gift to Baylor from The DeBakey Medical Foundation of Houston that will create The Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., Selma DeBakey and Lois DeBakey Chair for Medical Humanities while advancing the Health Initiative within Illuminate. The DeBakey family’s legacy in higher education and the medical profession is truly inspiring, and we are honored that their legacy will continue through the distinguished faculty who will hold The DeBakey Chair. The inaugural holder is our own Lauren Barron, M.D., director of the Medical Humanities program, who provides leadership, mentorship and inspiring instruction to pre-health students who embrace the sacred nature of a vocation in medicine.

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Baylor University Announces $2 Million Gift From the DeBakey Medical Foundation
October 29, 2020

we are celebrating a $2 million gift to Baylor from The DeBakey Medical Foundation of Houston that will create The Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., Selma DeBakey and Lois DeBakey Chair for Medical Humanities while advancing the Health Initiative within Illuminate. The DeBakey family’s legacy in higher education and the medical profession is truly inspiring, and we are honored that their legacy will continue through the distinguished faculty who will hold The DeBakey Chair. The inaugural holder is our own Lauren Barron, M.D., director of the Medical Humanities program, who provides leadership, mentorship and inspiring instruction to pre-health students who embrace the sacred nature of a vocation in medicine.

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The Faith Community and the SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution
June 15, 2020

An original paper by Dr. Jeff Levin published in the Journal of Religion and Health, June 2, 2020.

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Certainty in the Midst of Uncertainty: A Conversation About Moving Forward in the Face of Loss and Anxiety
May 22, 2020

Temple Beth El of South Orange County, O’Connor Mortuary, and Vitas Healthcare Presents Certainty in the Midst of Uncertainty: A Conversation About Moving Forward in the Face of Loss and Anxiety With Dr. Bill Hoy, Cantor Fran Chalin, Rabbi K’vod Wieder, and Becky Lomaka

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Religion and Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19
May 22, 2020

Dr. Jeff Levin considers how the institutional and spiritual resources of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism can contribute to better mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Observations by Dr. Michael Attas
May 21, 2020

In an article in the Waco-Tribune Herald, Dr. Attas writes about mixing politicians and pandemics.

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Dr. Hoy comments in this article featured on the Council on Foreign Relations website
May 20, 2020

"How the World Has Learned to Grieve in a Pandemic" Pandemic restrictions have meant that many people have died or grieved alone.

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New book by Dr. Jeff Levin!
May 18, 2020

In his new book, "Religion and Medicine A History of the Encounter Between Humanity's Two Greatest Institutions", Dr. Jeff Levin details the history of religion and medicine.

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Poverty in Pandemic
April 21, 2020

Dr. Hoy's latest post from his blog "Crossroads Loss.Life.Faith"

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Forgetting the Past
April 20, 2020

Medical Humanities professor, Dr. Bill Hoy, has created a new blog called "Crossroads. Read his submission "Forgetting the Past" here.

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Health Care in Waco Joins Shift to Online
March 31, 2020

Baylor professors, Dr. Bill Hoy (Medical Humanities) and Dr. Helen Harris (Social Work) donate tablets for patients at Providence Hospice.

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Unintended consequences of COVID-19
March 24, 2020

Our own Dr. Bill Hoy and Dr. Helen Harris from the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work have written an article about the unintended consequences of COVID-19.

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Public Health Crises-Such as COVID-19-May Lead to Flare-Ups of Dangerous Religious Sentiments, including "Scapegoating"
March 24, 2020

Dr. Jeff Levin, University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health, Professor of Medical Humanities, and Director of the Program on Religion and Population Health at the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor, speaks about current issues in this Q&A.

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The 2020 DeBakey Scholarship Application is open!
February 17, 2020

Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Monday, March 16th.

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Fall 2019 Newsletter is here
December 12, 2019

Read about all the exciting things that have been going on in Medical Humanities this semester.

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Benefactors Day 2019 featuring Dr. Lesa Scholl
November 25, 2019

The Armstrong Browning Library, along with the Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University, proudly welcomed Dr. Lesa Scholl from the University of Adelaide in Australia as its Benefactor's Day lecturer for 2019.

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Dr. Lauren Barron Keynote Speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Humanities in Medicine Symposium
October 22, 2019

Lauren Barron, M.D., Director of the Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University, will be discussing the importance of the human presence as the center focus of healthcare and how the humanities have shaped her education and medical practice.

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The Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University to welcome Dr. David Fleeger, current president of the Texas Medical Association on Monday, October 21st
October 17, 2019

Dr. Fleeger is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon and managing partner of his nine-member group practice in Austin, TX. One of his priorities is to remove barriers between physicians and the patients who need their care.

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Medical Songstress
October 7, 2019

Three chords and the truth. That’s a theme that Dr. Lauren Barron references when she’s talking about music as well, especially the music that she enjoys singing.

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Learning to Serve, Serving to Learn
November 14, 2018

Lauren Barron, M.D., is a family physician who serves as director of Baylor’s Medical Humanities Program. In this First Person essay, she describes how Baylor prehealth students are receiving valuable training and research skills through volunteering at Waco’s Family Health Center.

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Medical Humanities Program prepares future healthcare professionals
March 1, 2018

Baccalaureate programs in medical humanities are rapidly growing in popularity across the United States. With 613 currently enrolled students, the Medical Humanities program at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is one of the largest undergraduate degree programs of its kind in the nation.

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Prescription for Compassion
January 19, 2018

Baylor partners with Waco's Family Health Center to address health concerns for area residents.

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Married to Medical School and Each Other
November 9, 2015

We all know that making it through medical school is one of life’s greatest challenges, but is it worth the long hours and sleepless nights? And are medical students able to maintain some semblance of a social life? Can they even, pray tell, be successful and –– married? To find answers to these and other questions, we turned to one of Baylor’s best and brightest couples, who are both attending Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston.

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Giving Back
November 4, 2015

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” Those immortal words of Charles Dickens are being taken to heart by Baylor Arts & Sciences students as they give thousands of hours of service to others each year.

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Dr. Eric Cassell Receives 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Humanities from Baylor’s Medical Humanities Program
September 28, 2015

Dr. Eric Cassell, physician, clinical professor, and author is the most recent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Humanities, presented by Baylor University’s Medical Humanities Program.

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