The Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University

The Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University The nation's premier undergraduate program in the context of Christian community developing capable, compassionate leaders working for wellness in our world.

This week, we’re celebrating Student Employee Appreciation Week.We’re thankful for the dedication and hard work of our s...
04/15/2026

This week, we’re celebrating Student Employee Appreciation Week.

We’re thankful for the dedication and hard work of our student employees who help support the Medical Humanities Program in meaningful ways every day.

Featuring Leocadia Alger and Maddie Dezendorf, whose contributions make a difference behind the scenes.

We appreciate all that our student workers do.

Celebrating academic excellence.Rajiv Edara and Avery Millington were recognized for their achievements in Medical Human...
04/14/2026

Celebrating academic excellence.

Rajiv Edara and Avery Millington were recognized for their achievements in Medical Humanities at Baylor’s J. Harry and Anna Jeanes Academic Honors Week Convocation on April 10, 2026, alongside Dr. Lomperis.

Their dedication reflects the values of the Medical Humanities program, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments.

04/13/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful learning happens outside the classroom.

Ava Stagner shares how her favorite class, Supervised Clinical Medicine, gave her the opportunity to shadow physicians across a variety of specialties. Through these experiences, she saw how Medical Humanities is applied in real clinical settings and how it shapes the way physicians care for patients.

For many pre-med students, shadowing can be difficult to access. This course creates that opportunity, allowing students to learn directly from physicians and envision the kind of doctor they hope to become.

04/10/2026

Sometimes the right place takes time to find.

Cassandra shares her journey to Baylor and how the difference became clear.

From large lecture halls to smaller classes where she could actually connect with professors, she found the support she was looking for as a pre-med student.

Through Medical Humanities, she’s been able to explore philosophy, psychology, and ethics alongside science, helping her grow in confidence and better understand what it means to pursue a career in healthcare.

04/08/2026

Listening is harder than it sounds.

Dr. Kayla Ridenour shares how her Health Narratives class focuses on something we don’t always think about, how to be better listeners to people experiencing illness.

Whether it’s chronic pain or a difficult diagnosis, learning to sit with someone’s story and truly hear them is an important part of care.

In Medical Humanities, students are taught that listening is not passive. It’s an act of presence.

04/06/2026

“It’s the community that built me.”

Dr. Mona Chouciar shares how mentorship and community shaped her journey, from learning to teach to finding her place at Baylor.

Now, she carries that forward by investing in the next generation.

Because what we receive, we pass on.

04/01/2026

Because of Baylor Medical Humanities, students like Miriam are being equipped to flourish.

Through her classes, faculty mentorship, and hands-on opportunities, Miriam has gained a deeper understanding of the many paths within healthcare and how faith, policy, and vocation intersect. As a student interested in health and policy, she has been encouraged, supported, and given opportunities to pursue an education shaped around her calling.

That support has already opened remarkable doors, including the chance to attend meetings in Washington, D.C., focused on the intersection of faith and policy, with visits connected to the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Because of donors like you, students like Miriam are able to step into experiences that deepen their calling and prepare them for meaningful work in the world.

Today is Baylor Giving Day. To give, click the link below, under the Fund Designation drop-down menu, select Medical Humanities Excellence Fund.

Every gift matters. And anyone who gives $25 or more through the link will receive this year’s limited-edition Sic ’Em socks after Giving Day.

https://baylor.scalefunder.com/gday/giving-day/108549/donate?des=722298&dept=108575

Today, April 1st is Baylor Giving Day! No joke.For the next 24 hours, the Baylor Family is coming together to make a dif...
04/01/2026

Today, April 1st is Baylor Giving Day! No joke.

For the next 24 hours, the Baylor Family is coming together to make a difference across campus, and every gift counts. Whether it’s $1, $25, or $1,000+, your generosity helps create meaningful opportunities for students through Baylor Medical Humanities.

To give, click the link below, under the Fund Designation drop-down menu, select Medical Humanities Excellence Fund. That helps make sure your gift goes exactly where you want it to go and counts toward our Giving Day progress.

And one more thing: anyone who gives $25 or more through the link will receive this year’s limited-edition Sic ’Em socks after Giving Day.

Make your gift today through the link below and support the future of Baylor Medical Humanities.
https://baylor.scalefunder.com/gday/giving-day/108549/donate?des=722298&dept=108575 #

Time, attention, and care matter.Six Baylor faculty members have been honored with the Elizabeth Vardaman Faculty Awards...
04/01/2026

Time, attention, and care matter.

Six Baylor faculty members have been honored with the Elizabeth Vardaman Faculty Awards, also known as the “Betsys,” for their exceptional commitment to mentoring undergraduate students.

Five faculty members received the Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduates Award, recognizing their dedication to helping students thrive through engaged learning. Dr. Lauren Barron was also honored with the Excellence in Research Leadership Award for her leadership in creating research opportunities for students.

These awards reflect the meaningful role faculty play in guiding students beyond the classroom.

In Medical Humanities, mentorship is central to how students grow, think deeply, and prepare for lives of service in healthcare.

We are grateful for faculty who invest in students with care and intention.

03/31/2026

Some experiences stay with you for life.

Whitley Brace, a sophomore Medical Humanities major, is currently studying abroad in Cambridge, England through the program. He’s been able to experience new cultures, meet new people, and grow in ways that go far beyond the classroom.

He shares that opportunities like this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of others.

Baylor Giving Day is TOMORROW, April 1.

If you feel led, consider giving to support students like Whitley and help make these experiences possible:
https://bbis.baylor.edu/give?id=49837&1=2&c=907

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