Christine E. Bishop, MD, MA
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Pittsburgh
Director of Perinatal Supportive Care
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Michael Deem, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics
Core Faculty, Center for Bioethics & Health Law
Director, Consortium Ethics Program
University of Pittsburgh 

Matthew Shea, PhD
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Carrie Stott, PhD, LSW
Assistant Professor, Social Work MSW Program,
MSW Program Director
Carlow University

John C. Welch, MDiv, PhD
Senior Pastor, Sixth Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Medical Ethicist, Equity Coach & Community Engagement Consultant

Abstract:  This day-long program will provide an intensive introduction to ethical and practical issues that arise in contemporary healthcare practice. Aimed at providing healthcare professionals with a basic, but substantive overview of the ethical and social frameworks needed to identify, understand, and address ethical challenges  within their institutions and practices, this program will examine common methods and central topics in healthcare ethics through lectures and case-based discussion. Topics considered will include informed consent, decision-making capacity, surrogate decision making, end-of-life care, and the importance of culturally congruent care.

Contact cep@pitt.edu for additional information and to register.