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.

Krupa George (Class of 2019) graduated from Baylor as a University Scholar with concentrations in Medical Humanities, Ch...
03/13/2026

Krupa George (Class of 2019) graduated from Baylor as a University Scholar with concentrations in Medical Humanities, Chemistry, and Public Health.

She is currently a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident at Baylor College of Medicine and is applying for fellowships in pediatric anesthesiology.

Krupa shares that her experience in the Medical Humanities Program shaped the way she approaches patient care.

Through courses and clinical experiences, she learned the importance of treating the whole person and being present with patients during vulnerable moments.

She recalls how anesthesiologists provide reassurance and comfort to patients during the perioperative period, helping them navigate what can often be one of the most frightening moments in their lives.

These lessons continue to guide her work in the operating room today.

In addition to her medical training, Krupa developed creative interests during her time in the program, including photography and art through the Visual Arts and Healing class.

We are grateful to see our alumni carrying the values of compassion, reflection, and care into their careers.

03/11/2026

The Medical Humanities Program is pleased to share a recent publication from Dr. Hoy, Clinical Professor (Retired).

Dr. Hoy served as a mentor on this article written with a junior scholar.

The piece appears in a special issue of Death Studies dedicated to honoring his mentor, J. William Worden, whose work has shaped the field of grief and bereavement studies.

Read the article here:

Medicine is not only a science. It is also a story of people, experiences, and reflection.Viriditas: The Soul of Medicin...
03/10/2026

Medicine is not only a science. It is also a story of people, experiences, and reflection.

Viriditas: The Soul of Medicine, a student-led magazine sponsored by the Medical Humanities Program, is now accepting submissions.

Students are encouraged to submit prose, poetry, or art that reflects on themes related to health, illness, and medicine. Selected works will have the opportunity to be published.

Submissions are due March 15th.

We look forward to seeing how creativity and reflection help deepen our understanding of the human side of medicine.

Join us for the Health Beyond the Clinic Student Symposium!The Medical Humanities Program invites you and your students ...
03/09/2026

Join us for the Health Beyond the Clinic Student Symposium!

The Medical Humanities Program invites you and your students to an insightful event on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Cashion 506.

Discover how health is influenced by social factors beyond hospitals and clinics, including housing, food systems, faith communities, public policy, social relationships, and structural inequities.

The event Is free, including breakfast and lunch, but requires registration, available here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ9zujmJKArVUHAUTfM3uLxvFi8_4CJM5SBCwOzmkTvYRaeg/viewform

The 2026 DeBakey Scholarship application is now open for Baylor students in the Medical Humanities program.Established b...
03/09/2026

The 2026 DeBakey Scholarship application is now open for Baylor students in the Medical Humanities program.

Established by the DeBakey Medical Foundation, this scholarship supports academically talented students who demonstrate dedication to the intersection of medicine and the humanities.

Selected DeBakey Scholars receive a $10,000 scholarship along with opportunities to engage with faculty, healthcare professionals, and special Medical Humanities events throughout the year.

DeBakey Scholarship Application…

Eligibility includes:
• Medical Humanities major or minor
• Minimum 45 Baylor hours and a 3.50 GPA
• Completion of MH 1331, MH 2301, and PHI 1309

Application deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The Medical Humanities Program warmly invites you and your students to attend the Health Beyond the Clinic Student Sympo...
03/04/2026

The Medical Humanities Program warmly invites you and your students to attend the Health Beyond the Clinic Student Symposium on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Cashion 506.

Health is not produced solely in hospitals, clinics, or laboratories. It is shaped by social determinants, moral formation, community institutions, lived environments, and everyday practices of care. Health Beyond the Clinic invites students and faculty to examine how health and healing are influenced by forces such as housing, food systems, faith communities, public policy, social relationships, and structural inequities.

The event Is free, including breakfast and lunch, but requires registration, available here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ9zujmJKArVUHAUTfM3uLxvFi8_4CJM5SBCwOzmkTvYRaeg/viewform

02/23/2026

Most pre-med students spend undergrad grinding through STEM classes...

Chasing research hours, and prepping for the MCAT...

But what if you paused long enough to ask… what kind of doctor are you actually becoming?

Ava Stagner, Junior Medical Humanities major (Bio Chem minor, pre-med track), shares how Baylor’s Medical Humanities Program has broadened her perspective on healthcare — beyond textbooks and test scores.

Through courses like U.S. Healthcare Systems, Epidemiology, Supervised Clinical Medicine, and Christianity, Spirituality & Healthcare, she’s come to see patients not as cases… but as people with stories, struggles, and sacred purpose.

Medicine isn’t just biology.

It’s narrative.

It’s context.

It’s humanity.

And the question becomes:

How will you step into someone else’s story?

Dr. Ip will be sharing information about the Study Abroad program at the Faraday Institute in Cambridge, England.If you ...
02/20/2026

Dr. Ip will be sharing information about the Study Abroad program at the Faraday Institute in Cambridge, England.

If you are curious about what a term at The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion might look like join us on Monday, February 23, 4-5PM in BSB E234. For questions email Emilie_Cunningham@baylor.edu.

02/18/2026

A composer.
A theologian.
A physician.

Hildegard of Bingen believed healing wasn’t just physical — it required harmony between mind, body, and faith.

Nearly 900 years later, her vision still speaks to the future of medicine.

At Baylor University, the Medical Humanities Program prepares students to become more than clinicians — to become thoughtful, compassionate leaders who understand the whole person.

If Hildegard were beginning again today, she might begin here.

Visit our website to learn more about the Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University.

Dr. Lauren Barron met with MBA students in Healthcare Administration to share her experience as a family doctor and to d...
02/16/2026

Dr. Lauren Barron met with MBA students in Healthcare Administration to share her experience as a family doctor and to discuss the barriers many patients face when seeking care.

By connecting clinical stories with broader healthcare systems, she encouraged students to think deeply about access, equity, and what compassionate leadership looks like in practice.

02/14/2026

Our theme of Stories from the Inner City gave students and faculty space to slow down, worship, ask honest questions, and consider what it really means to abide in Christ while pursuing a sacred vocation. Not hype. Not pressure. Just clarity.

We were honored to hear from Wayne Detmer, Chief Clinical Officer of Operations at Lawndale Christian Health Center, whose stories reminded us that faithful presence in under-resourced communities is not glamorous work—but it is holy work.

Compelling talks. Breakout conversations. Shared meals. Worship.

Students left refreshed for the semester—and clearer about their calling.

Hosted by Christian Community Health Fellowship in partnership with Baylor Medical Humanities.

If you’re discerning how faith and vocation intersect, follow along. The conversation is just getting started.

CCHF (Christian Community Health Fellowship) Baylor University College of Arts & Sciences

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