Paths of Distinction Info Session Join us to learn more about each of the Paths of Distinction to determine which is the best fit for you. 📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025 ⌚ 5:00-6:00pm 📍 HSLC 1335 …
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Prof. Gregg Mitman Awarded Humane Order of African Redemption by the Republic of Liberia
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Department of Medical History and Bioethics are proud to share that Emeritus Professor Gregg Mitman was awarded the Humane Order of …
New Course Offering | Fall 2025 | Feminist Bioethics
New Graduate Course: MED HIST 747 – Feminist Bioethics Offered Fall 2025 | Online, Synchronous | 2 Credits Instructor: Dr. Karola Kreitmair (PhD, MSc, HEC-C) Course Overview How can feminist philosophy reshape our understanding of …
Nicole Nelson interviewed by The Meta News: The work of metascientists will likely have unexpected effect
“The work of metascientists will likely have unexpected effects.” We’re excited to share this compelling new interview with Dr. Nicole Nelson in The Meta News, conducted during the 2025 Metascience Conference in London. In this …
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Kelleher and Dr. Pablo F. Gómez: Promotion to Full!
We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Paul Kelleher and Dr. Pablo F. Gómez have both been promoted to Full Professor in the Department of Medical History and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison! This milestone …
New Interdisciplinary Course Bridges History and Health Equity Research
This fall, the School of Medicine and Public Health is proud to offer a new collaborative course, Health Disparities Research: Histories, Practices, and Methods, co-taught by two recently appointed faculty members whose work bridges the …
MHB welcomes incoming postdoc, Dr. Sadie Bergen
This fall, we welcome Dr. Sadie Bergen as a postdoc in Medical History & Bioethics! Her work on NICUs, reproductive health, and public health ethics brings fresh insight—and furthers the Wisconsin Idea.
Dr. Gretchen Schwarze featured on Palliatively Speaking Podcast
Dr. Gretchen Schwarze was featured on a new episode of Palliatively Speaking titled Better Conversations, Better Care. About the episode: This conversation explores the challenges and strategies involved in helping clinicians, particularly surgeons, improve their …
Bioethics Path of Distinction Featured in Latest SMPH Quarterly
The Spring 2025 issue of SMPH Quarterly highlights the Paths of Distinction (PoDs), a series of optional learning tracks that allow medical students to pursue deeper engagement in areas beyond the standard curriculum. Among the …
Associate Professor J. Paul Kelleher’s published book: The Social Cost of Carbon: Ethics and the Limits of Climate Change Economics
Associate Professor J. Paul Kelleher’s book The Social Cost of Carbon: Ethics and the Limits of Climate Change Economics was published on March 4th. Called the “the most important number you’ve never heard of” by leading …