Add to Calendar MEHL Seminar Series 9/9/2026 12:00:00 PM 9/9/2026 1:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://wmed.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=39262 Description: Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking weekly seminar series dedicated to the intersection of medical ethics, medical humanities, and health law and policy. This series will feature expert speakers from diverse fields, including bioethics, medicine, literature, philosophy, law, and public health. Each session will delve into critical issues such as patient autonomy, ethical dilemmas in medical pr... WMed Upjohn/Virtual false MM/DD/YYYY


Overview

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking weekly seminar series dedicated to the intersection of medical ethics, medical humanities, and health law and policy. This series will feature expert speakers from diverse fields, including bioethics, medicine, literature, philosophy, law, and public health. Each session will delve into critical issues such as patient autonomy, ethical dilemmas in medical practice, the impact of cultural narratives on health, and the evolving legal and policy landscape of healthcare. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, broaden their perspectives, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare. Ideal for healthcare professionals, students, policymakers, and anyone interested in the ethical and humanistic dimensions of medicine.

For more information, please contact Janelle Quick//[email protected]//269.337.4552


Target Audience
Specialties - Academic/Research, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietetics, Emergency Medicine, EMS, Endocrinology, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, General Practice, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Gynecology, Hematology, Hepatology, Hospitalist, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Medical Assistants, Medical Examiner, Medical Examiner Investigator, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Radiology, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Osteopathic, Otolaryngology, Pain Medicine, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Health, Pulmonary Disease, Radiology, Registered Dietician , Rheumatology, Social Work, Speech Language Pathology, Surgical Specialties, Urology, Vascular Surgery

Date & Location
Occurs weekly every Tuesday starting on 9/9/2026 at 12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, WMed Upjohn/Virtual, Kalamazoo, MI

Objectives
  1. Enhance Ethical Decision-Making - Participants will be able to apply ethical principles and frameworks to navigate complex medical dilemmas, ensuring patient care aligns with professional standards and moral considerations.
  2. Integrate Legal Knowledge - Participants will understand and incorporate relevant healthcare laws and policies into their practice, improving compliance and informed decision-making in clinical settings.
  3. Cultivate Humanistic Approaches - Participants will develop skills to appreciate and integrate cultural narratives and humanistic perspectives into patient care, fostering empathy and holistic treatment strategies.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit amount subject to change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), General Attendance (1.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (1.00 hours)