Montefiore Einstein Bioethics

04/04/2026

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and peaceful Easter. May this season of renewal bring hope, reflection, and community.

04/02/2026

Congratulations to Aneka Hendy, LCSW, HEC-C, SIFI, of NYU Langone Health on the publication of her commentary, "Carrying more than charts: Representation and reflection in palliative care," which was recently published in the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology! Aneka is a 2025 alumna of our Advanced Certificate in Bioethics and Medical Humanities program with Albert Einstein College of Medicine and we're so proud of her dedication to her patients and scholarly contributions!!

04/01/2026

With the start of Passover, we are reminded of our communal obligation to honor the pursuit of freedom and our responsibility to uphold dignity and justice in healthcare and beyond. Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful Passover!

03/28/2026

As a follow-up to our announcement of the 2026 Dr. Shoshanah Trachtenberg Frackman Essay Competition Awardees, we’d like to publicly acknowledge the numerous faculty, associates, alumni, graduate students, and community members who volunteered to serve on our essay review committee. We had 116 submissions that required multiple reviews and scoring. Thank you so much!

The 2026 and most recent years’ awardees can be found on our website (link in profile)

03/28/2026

03/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Finalists for MECB's Dr. Shoshanah Trachtenberg Frackman Bioethics Essay Competition! We had well over 100 submissions on theme of Conscientious Objection. Student authors represented colleges and universities from across the United States and Canada. Our essay review committee included numerous faculty, associates, and alumni of Montefiore Health System and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and community volunteers who generously offered their expertise and time to help us with our extensive review process. First Place: Shah Wasif Fabian of Eastern Illinois University; Second Place: Ibrahim Mohammed Ibrahim of Ivy Tech Community College; Third Place: Jiya Dave of Case Western Reserve University; and an Honorable Mention was awarded to Sharna Saha of Yale University. Please also join us in congratulating our student authors who were recognized as semi-finalists! Our review committee had a very difficult task in selecting our awardees but we want to acknowledge every student author for their efforts! A list of this year's finalists and recent finalists is available on our website - link in profile 🙂

03/20/2026

Congratulations to all our Albert Einstein College of Medicine students on your Match Day success! 🎉

Today marks an exciting milestone in your journey as future physicians. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient care inspire us all. As you take this next step in your medical training, we are proud to celebrate your achievements and the bright future ahead of you. Wishing you continued growth, purpose, and impact in the years ahead. 💙

03/20/2026

✨ Eid Mubarak from the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics ✨

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, may these special days of Eid al-Fitr bring peace, joy, and renewed connection to all who observe. At the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics, we honor the diversity of traditions and values that enrich our community and strengthen our shared commitment to dignity, respect, and care for all.

03/17/2026

While many celebrate today with traditions and festivity, it is also an opportunity to honor the values of compassion, dignity, and care for others that unite us across cultures.

At the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics, we are reminded that ethical practice is grounded in respect for diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and lived experiences. These commitments guide how we care for patients, support families, and engage with one another every day.

Wishing all who celebrate a safe and meaningful St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️

03/16/2026

The Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics of Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine are committed to educating students and health professionals to navigate complex ethical challenges with compassion, integrity, and respect for patients. By supporting our Bioethics Education Fund as part of Einstein's Pi Days of Giving you will be helping us to sustain the teaching, scholarship, and dialogue that prepare tomorrow’s leaders in health care. Every gift makes a difference!! Donate online from link in our bio or see comments

03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day!