We are proud to announce a new Summer Seminar in Healthcare Ethics Scholarship this year in honor of Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick, a beloved former SS faculty, Montlake committee chair, and ethics consultant. His unexpected passing in January has left a profound void among us, and his absence is deeply felt throughout the UW Bioethics community.
Past News and Events

April 9, 2025, 12:00pm
Please join us on Wednesday, April 9th with an expert-led panel discussion.
This presentation will discuss the legal framework that guides processes for ensuring that a patient’s interests are represented when determining whether to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.

April 8, 2025, 8:00am
Register now to get early bird pricing for the Summer Seminar in Healthcare Ethics!
Use this link: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20410_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6652

March 31, 2025, 7:00am
We have a new director! The Bioethics & Humanities Department is happy to introduce our new Summer Seminar Program Director, Noa T Brazg, Phd, MSW, MPH!
Join us this August for 3.5 days of interactive virtual learning at our summer seminar in healthcare ethics. Look out for more information coming soon!
March 24, 2025, 6:30pm
We are pleased to share that Dr.
