Bioethics
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Educational ProgramsGraduate ProgramsThe Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences (Course Directors: Charles Mobbs, Ph.D. & Nada Gligorov, Ph.D.) conducts an annual series of eight seminars for the Ph.D. students. Topics include: professional norms, codes of conduct, misconduct, working with animal and human subjects. M.S. Program in Genetics CounselingThis program includes an extensive curriculum in bioethics education. Students in the program are introduced to the ethical issues that arise in genetics counseling in a seminar series on "Ethical Issues in Genetics Counseling" (Course Directors: Rosamond Rhodes, Ph.D. and Randi Zinberg, M.S.). Later they participate in two semester-long seminars, "Research Ethics" and either "Bioethics, Policies and Cases" or "medical Ethics." This semester-long seminar is offered every fall. It addresses the key issues related the use of human subjects in biomedical research. It involves seminar discussion, extensive reading, and a research paper. Topics include: the evolution of clinical trial oversight, informed consent, assent, assessment of risks and benefits, research design, research with minors and other vulnerable subjects, inducements for research subjects, conflict of interest, payments for researchers, confidentiality, privacy, scientific fraud, authorship, attribution and whistle blowing. The seminar addresses historical examples as well as contemporary dilemmas such as surgical trials, gene therapy trials, and international research. It also explains the IRB & GCRC review processes. This seminar is required for students in the Masters degree programs in Clinical Research and Genetic Counseling. . It is an elective for medical and Public Health students. Ethical Issues in MedicineCourse Director: Rosamond Rhodes, Ph.D. This elective allows students to pursue independent research. It offers an opportunity for students to explore the literature and to write on issues of particular interest. Bioethics, Policies and CasesCourse Directors: Rosamond Rhodes, Ph.D. & Ian Holzman, Ph.D. Some version of this full semester seminar in clinical medical ethics and health policy ethics is offered annually at Mount Sinai or at the CUNY Graduate Center and sponsored jointly with the MALS Program, The Graduate Center, CUNY. The seminars offer students the opportunity to engage in extended discussions of issues related to medical policy and specific cases. Professionalism and Ethics of Human Subject ResearchCourse Directors: Karin Meyers & Rosamond Rhodes, Ph.D. This 15-week seminar addresses the key issues related the use of human subjects in biomedical research. It involves seminar discussion, extensive reading, and a research paper. Topics include: the evolution of clinical trial oversight, informed consent, assent, assessment of risks and benefits, research design, research with minors and other vulnerable subjects, inducements for research subjects, conflict of interest, payments for researchers, confidentiality, privacy, scientific fraud, authorship, attribution and whistle blowing. The seminar addresses historical examples as well as contemporary dilemmas such as surgical trials, gene therapy trials, and international research. It also explains the IRB & GCRC review processes. This seminar is required for students in the Masters Degree programs in Clinical Research and Genetic Counseling and for fellows in the T32 program. It is an elective for medical and Public Health students. Official RecognitionWe have incorporated ceremonies and awards programs throughout the year to emphasize the importance of ethics and professionalism in medical education. These activities are part of our educational effort to demonstrate the significance of professional ethics and to inculcate and reinforce professional values. Over the course of the academic year, we celebrate the following:
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