McGovern Center faculty publish paper in the Journal of the American College of Dentists
Members of the McGovern Center recently published a paper on the Dental Clinical Humanities Certificate Program, describing an evaluation study based on exit surveys of graduating students, reflections on the program’s future, and considerations for the field of dental humanities….
McGovern Center reaches from Lebanon to Hawaii with new program
The McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics successfully launched its Medical Humanities Workforce Training Program for Physicians with its first intensive weekend event Jan. 17 at the Ensemble Theatre in Houston. The Medical Humanities Workforce Training Program is a 24-month…
Nathan Carlin to give talks on his book, The Secularization of Medicine
McGovern Center director and professor Reverend Nathan Carlin, PhD, will give presentations related to his latest book, The Secularization of Medicine. The first invited talk is at Austin College as part of the Department of Religious Studies’ annual Allen-Head lecture…
Faces of Dementia exhibit
The McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics has announced its newest art wall exhibit, “Faces of Dementia,” featuring the work of McGovern Medical School alum Cindy Williams-Ware, MD. This compelling collection of portraits honors individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer’s…
Arts & Resilience to feature two artist talks this Spring
Two new artists will present talks as part of Arts and Resilience. On January 27, Lisa Cain, PhD, will present an inspiring session discussing her art. Cain is a self-taught memory painter whose vibrant folk art style celebrates the joy…
Nathan Carlin featured on podcast
Nathan Carlin, PhD, professor of medical humanities and author of The Secularization of Medicine, recently joined Dan Koch, PhD, on his podcast (Religion on the Mind) to discuss why modern medicine functions as a new form of religion. Their conversation…
Postdoctoral Fellow position available for September 1 start date
The McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to begin on September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will participate in center activities, with opportunities for teaching, educational development, research, publishing, and more. Candidates…
Keisha Ray interviewed on Bioethics Chats
Center associate professor, Keisha Ray, PhD, recently appeared on Bioethics Chats from The Hastings Center for Bioethics. In the episode, Hastings Center president, Vardit Ravitsky, hears from Ray who discusses the identity crisis she has observed in bioethics and how the…
Resilience Through Creativity: Reflecting on the power of small acts
Faculty members of the UTHealth Houston community gathered virtually for “Resilience Through Creativity,” a reflective writing session, on Oct. 15. Resilience Through Creativity was hosted by Nahid Rianon, MD, DrPH, associate dean for Faculty Affairs and Memorial Hermann Chair at…
McGovern Center seeks Assistant Professor to focus on writing, narrative medicine
The McGovern Center is accepting applications for Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure-Track (Education). The faculty role is expected to lead and expand the Center’s current writing and narrative medicine programs for health professional trainees at all career levels. The position is expected…