The Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University

The Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University The nation's premier undergraduate program in the context of Christian community developing capable, compassionate leaders working for wellness in our world.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Gracie.Gracie Gatte, a Medical Humanities major with a minor in Biochemistr...
04/27/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Gracie.

Gracie Gatte, a Medical Humanities major with a minor in Biochemistry, shares how the program reshaped her understanding of medicine by focusing on people, their stories, and their lived experiences.

She will be attending Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Monroe, Louisiana, this July.

We’re proud of you.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Julie.Julie Duke, a Medical Humanities major with a minor in Biochemistry, ...
04/24/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Julie.

Julie Duke, a Medical Humanities major with a minor in Biochemistry, reflects on how the program shaped her understanding of medicine as both a science and a human-centered practice.

Through courses like Supervised Clinical Medicine and Literary & Philosophical Perspectives on Medicine, she learned to see patient care as a relationship built on empathy, trust, and responsibility.

After graduation, Julie plans to gain clinical experience as an EMT as she prepares for a future career as a physician. She also earned a Bioethics Certificate during her time in the program, further strengthening her perspective on ethical patient care.

We’re proud to celebrate her and all she has accomplished.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Brooklyn.Brooklyn Molina, a Medical Humanities major, reflects on how the p...
04/23/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Molina, a Medical Humanities major, reflects on how the program shaped her understanding of healthcare through a focus on empathy, patient stories, and the human side of medicine.

Through courses like Literature, Medicine, and Public Health, she explored the relationship between medicine and humanity and developed a deeper appreciation for holistic care.

After graduation, she plans to take a gap year, gaining patient care experience as a medical assistant before pursuing PA school. She also hopes to continue serving as a worship leader during this time.

We’re proud to celebrate her and all she has accomplished.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Rajiv.Rajiv Edara, a Medical Humanities and International Studies major, re...
04/22/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Rajiv.

Rajiv Edara, a Medical Humanities and International Studies major, reflects on how his experience in the program shaped his understanding of healthcare.

Through courses like Supervised Clinical Medicine, he gained hands-on exposure by shadowing healthcare professionals across a range of settings. In Philosophy of Medicine, he explored the deeper questions surrounding healthcare and its role in society, developing a broader perspective on the field.

After graduation, Rajiv will attend the University of Michigan Ross School of Business to pursue a Master’s in Management.

We’re proud to celebrate his accomplishments and look forward to what lies ahead.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Avery.Avery Millington, a Medical Humanities major, DeBakey Scholar, and Ed...
04/21/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Avery.

Avery Millington, a Medical Humanities major, DeBakey Scholar, and Editor-in-Chief of the Medical Humanities Literary Magazine, reflects on how the program shaped her understanding of healthcare and society.

Through courses like The U.S. Health Care System and Literature, Medicine, and Public Health, she gained insight into the complexities of healthcare and discovered a passion for large-scale, legal change. She also shares the impact of close mentorship within the program in shaping both her academic and personal growth.

After graduation, Avery will attend Truett Seminary to pursue a Master of Theological Studies.

We’re proud to celebrate her and all she has accomplished.

Student Employee Appreciation Week may have passed, but the recognition continues.Thank you, Alizay Mohamed, for your wo...
04/20/2026

Student Employee Appreciation Week may have passed, but the recognition continues.
Thank you, Alizay Mohamed, for your work and support.

Taking a moment to recognize the work of our student employees.Featuring Luisa Ramos and Jaclyn Castro, whose contributi...
04/20/2026

Taking a moment to recognize the work of our student employees.

Featuring Luisa Ramos and Jaclyn Castro, whose contributions support the day-to-day work of the Medical Humanities Program.

We’re grateful for their time, effort, and the role they play in keeping things running.

This week, we’re celebrating Student Employee Appreciation Week.We’re thankful for the dedication and hard work of our s...
04/15/2026

This week, we’re celebrating Student Employee Appreciation Week.

We’re thankful for the dedication and hard work of our student employees who help support the Medical Humanities Program in meaningful ways every day.

Featuring Leocadia Alger and Maddie Dezendorf, whose contributions make a difference behind the scenes.

We appreciate all that our student workers do.

Celebrating academic excellence.Rajiv Edara and Avery Millington were recognized for their achievements in Medical Human...
04/14/2026

Celebrating academic excellence.

Rajiv Edara and Avery Millington were recognized for their achievements in Medical Humanities at Baylor’s J. Harry and Anna Jeanes Academic Honors Week Convocation on April 10, 2026, alongside Dr. Lomperis.

Their dedication reflects the values of the Medical Humanities program, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments.

04/13/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful learning happens outside the classroom.

Ava Stagner shares how her favorite class, Supervised Clinical Medicine, gave her the opportunity to shadow physicians across a variety of specialties. Through these experiences, she saw how Medical Humanities is applied in real clinical settings and how it shapes the way physicians care for patients.

For many pre-med students, shadowing can be difficult to access. This course creates that opportunity, allowing students to learn directly from physicians and envision the kind of doctor they hope to become.

04/10/2026

Sometimes the right place takes time to find.

Cassandra shares her journey to Baylor and how the difference became clear.

From large lecture halls to smaller classes where she could actually connect with professors, she found the support she was looking for as a pre-med student.

Through Medical Humanities, she’s been able to explore philosophy, psychology, and ethics alongside science, helping her grow in confidence and better understand what it means to pursue a career in healthcare.

04/08/2026

Listening is harder than it sounds.

Dr. Kayla Ridenour shares how her Health Narratives class focuses on something we don’t always think about, how to be better listeners to people experiencing illness.

Whether it’s chronic pain or a difficult diagnosis, learning to sit with someone’s story and truly hear them is an important part of care.

In Medical Humanities, students are taught that listening is not passive. It’s an act of presence.

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