Institute of Clinical Bioethics Blog
Ean Hudak (Biomedical Sciences, ’26) In EMS, after a serious call, we often find ourselves reflecting on the patients who die in our care. A single day in the field can shift quickly—from treating a woman with a fracture to responding to a dead-on-arrival—reminding us that we never truly know what awaits, only that we …
Nouhad Khoury (Biology, ’26) The Therapeutic Horticulture Project has been a truly meaningful experience that has brought people together and fostered a sense of community. Working with plants in different structured activities has encouraged social connection and teamwork between the students and our patients. As one of the team members and leaders of this initiative, …
Santino Diana (Biology, Philosophy ’26) Through this project to produce menstrual underwear for women in rural El Salvador, I have had the opportunity to work with a community partner in Arcatao, El Salvador, FUDEM, along with fashion designers from various disciplines and well-known companies such as Johnson & Johnson. My team of undergraduate research fellows …
Over the summer, undergraduate fellows Artiom Butuc, Isabel Mejia, Anthony Gargani, and Enoch Liu from the Institute of Clinical Bioethics took on leadership responsibilities as coordinators of the Mobile Health Promoter Program, continuing their dedication to medical justice and service. These fellows helped underprivileged and migrating communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania by offering vital …
Fredy Abboud (Biology, ’26) For the third year in a row, Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, a pioneer in pediatric orthopedic care, offered its “Shriners Children’s Philadelphia Medical Research Immersion Program” designed to introduce aspiring healthcare professionals to the complex and intricate world of clinical research, while offering them glimpses of the intellectual and lifestyle rigors of …
At the heart of the Institute of Clinical Bioethics’ commitment to compassionate care and community service are students who go beyond the classroom to make a tangible impact. This blog post highlights the work of Graduate Fellow Shayne Ryan and Undergraduate Research Fellow Ean Hudak in their roles at the wound care clinic. They play a vital role in …
As the academic year comes to a close, our senior Undergraduate Fellows and Associate Fellows reflect on their journeys through the Institute of Clinical Bioethics. In this blog post, they share the experiences that shaped their growth, the challenges they overcame, and the values that guided them. From hands-on community outreach to research and leadership, …
Members of the Arcatao community, partners of the Institute of Clinical Bioethics, in El Salvador
Junior Pre-Dental student Jessica Haddad’s reflection featured in the Philadelphia County Dental Society Newsletter An informal village called La Carpio is located about 10 kilometers from the downtown of San José, Costa Rica. Due to its separation from the neighboring areas and its bordering Virilla and Torres rivers, it is rather isolated. As a result, …
A New Approach to Blood Pressure Diagnosis According to a 2021 study, 37.3 percent of patients had undiagnosed hypertension with 27 percent of patients having diagnosed yet unmedicated hypertension from the years 2012 to 2017. However, post-Affordable Care Act, those who gained insurance were more likely to be diagnosed and medicated for hypertension. This has …