Text: Health Care Ethics USA

Of Interest

Summer 2011

M.A. IN HEALTH CARE ETHICS
The master's program in health care ethics at Saint Joseph's University is designed to prepare individuals for the complex and growing field of biomedical ethics. The program fosters a critical analysis of bioethical topics through the interplay between moral theory and medical practice.

For more information, visit www.sju.edu/grad/hce or contact the program director, Mark Aita, S.J., M.D. at 610-660-3427 or email [email protected].

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN HEALTH CARE ETHICS (Online)
St. Joseph's University is hosting a virtual Open House for the new Online Certificate Program in Health Care Ethics on Aug. 18 starting at 5 p.m. ET.

Register to attend the virtual Open House webinar (free) at: www3.gotomeeting.com/register/8872286

For more information, contact Mark C. Aita, S.J., M.D., Director, Graduate Programs in Health Care Ethics at 610-660-3427 or email [email protected].

NEW ETHICIST POSITIONS
Director of Ethics
Providence Health Care

Providence Health Care is seeking an ethicist who is well-versed in clinical ethics and possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services to guide us in the development of an integrated health care ethics service in Eastern Washington. In addition to clinical consultation, the director of ethics will develop an Ethics education program for the various medical residency programs, medical students, and staff. A master's degree with a focus on medical ethics is required. Ph.D. is preferred.

For more information, please visit our website at www.providenceiscalling.jobs or contact PHC Human Resources at (509) 474-3191.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHA Fall Ethics Webinar
Topic: Moral Distress
Oct. 27, 2011
1 – 2:15 p.m. CT
Speaker: Dr. Carol Taylor

 

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