Student Resources

We encourage students and trainees to publish their work and research. In the past, our medical humanities students have published reflections written during third-year journaling, collaborated on essays with faculty, and submitted opinion pieces to various publications. Those interested in publishing may want to consider some of these publication venues. Additionally, conferences, editorial fellowships, essay contests, and professional organizations may be of interest.

In addition to the below, the McGovern Center maintains a database of publications in the humanities, ethics, and medical education. The database is accessible in Google Drive: https://go.uth.edu/resources/

Blogs

According to the Arts explores how the arts contribute to understanding illness and its effects on lives.

Bioethics Today is the blog of the American Journal of Bioethics.

Call for Cover Art

The AAMC peer-reviewed journal Academic Medicine is accepting cover art submissions through March 16. Artwork can be in any medium. Submissions should be a high-resolution (300 dpi) JPEG image of the artwork (no filters). Submissions should be accompanied by a 250-word Artist’s Statement to explain technical choices and connections between the art and one or more of the 5 missions of academic medicine: research, education, clinical care, community collaboration, or leadership. More details

Calls for Conference Proposals

The 67th Annual National Student Research Forum will be held on March 7, 2026, in Galveston, TX. The NSRF provides students with the opportunity to present unpublished work in basic science, clinical research, and the medical humanities through poster and oral presentations, with multiple award categories available. Proposals will be accepted through January 26 at 11:59 pm. More information

The Academy of Professionalism in Health Care invites abstract submissions for its 2026 International Hybrid Conference, taking place in person at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (Camden, NJ) and virtually via Zoom, June 3-5, 2026. Proposals from health professionals and trainees across disciplines focused on Professionalism and Advocacy in education, clinical care, public health, and bioethics are welcome. Sessions should be highly interactive and aligned with advancing the field. Submission deadline: February 2, 2026. Abstract details & submissions

Organizations

Podcasts

Bioethics in the Margins
A podcast about bioethics and medical humanities, highlighting marginalized voices and topics.

Genetic Frontiers
This newly launched podcast explores the promise, power, and perils of genetic information. Episodes are available on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

In the Same Vein
This podcast is co-hosted by a University of Rochester student and professor and focuses on how medicine, the humanities, and ethics are intertwined. Innovative topics are presented through interviews with scholars. The podcast is available via Apple and Spotify.

Journeys to Medicine: The Synapse Podcast
The Synapse Club at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a group of aspiring physicians passionate about storytelling and medical humanities. Journeys to Medicine is the official podcast of GCSOM’s Synapse.

The Clinic and The Person
Developed to attract the attention of healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and others interested in the plights of people with specific health problems aided by the humanities’ knowledge and perspectives.