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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 Art and Music

The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science (The Health Museum) is seeking artistic works for this year’s Healing Arts exhibition, “The Fatherhood Effect.” The exhibition positions fatherhood as a public health approach to healthier living. Through the arts in public health, “The Fatherhood Effect” highlights fathers as present, nurturing, and deeply involved in caregiving. Visit the museum’s exhibit page for guidelines and eligibility details. The submission deadline is April 19.

The Midtown Cultural Arts District is launching an open call for Houston-based artists and designers to create original concepts for its 2026 Midtown Outdoor Art Gallery Banner Program. Artists are invited to submit up to 4 written concept proposals that reflect Midtown’s identity. Submissions for the first round concept phase are due by April 20. More details.

This summer, Houston and Midtown will welcome thousands of national and international visitors. Many will travel through the heart of the city. The Midtown Cultural Arts District and Entertainment District invites artists/graphic designers to participate in the creation of a large-scale public art project based on specific themes that will be displayed in Bagby Park. Applications for the summer sign wrap are due May 18. Those artists/designers selected will receive a $1,500 honorarium.

Make Music Houston, an annual event showcasing amateur, part-time, and professional musicians, will be held on June 21. Those interested in signing up as a performer can do so via makemusicday.org/houston. The sign-up deadline is June 15.

Grant Opportunities

ScholarRx is offering a Brick Builder Grant program. This initiative provides funding for faculty and students to develop innovative learning resources on underrepresented or emerging topics in medical education. Awards are $250 per selected project, with up to 100 projects to be awarded. The submission deadline is May 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm (EDT). Students interested in submitting a project must have a faculty advisor/reviewer.

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.