Sean Valles Named President of ABPD

Sean Valles, PhD, Director of the Center for Bioethics and Social Justice, has been named President-Elect of the Association of Bioethics Program Directors (ABPD). The ABPD represents the leaders of academic bioethics programs across the US. He will serve for two years as President-Elect, followed by two years as President, then two years as Past-President. Congratulations, Sean!

Save the Date: Fact vs. Fiction in the Emergency Room

The next installment of the What’s Happening in Bioethics and Social Justice webinar series will take place on Monday, December 7 at 12PM via Zoom.

How does The Pitt compare to real-life emergency medicine? Our panel is back for Season 2 to break down cases and key decisions from the HBO Max series. Together, they will explore how ER physicians, nurses, and hospital ethics committees would and should respond in real-world clinical practice.

Featuring Nathaniel Ladaga, DO; Jennifer McCurdy, PhD, BSN, MH, HEC-C; and Darian Mills, MD.

More details to come soon!

Recording Available: Participating in Democracy Beyond the Ballot

What role can medical professionals and learners play in advocacy? Watch the recording of a conversation with Rosalynn Bliss, LMSW, moderated by Sean Valles, PhD, exploring how medical professionals and learners can engage with civic and policy issues, navigate professional responsibilities, and find meaningful ways to participate in advocacy.

Watch Participating in Democracy Beyond the Ballot