Department Head
Patricia K.
Watson M.D.
Department Head, Humanities in Medicine
Assistant Director
Sharon
Alderete
Associate Department Head
Mark
Sicilio, M.D.
About
Humanities in Medicine, founded at the inception of the college, is a charter department in the College of Medicine. The mission of the Department of Humanities in Medicine is to apply the humanities to the human condition through education, research and service. In the process, we will enhance/instill respect for history, traditions and diverse heritage of our patients and fellow professionals. We will do this by focusing on these core set of attributes: Ethics Altruism Professionalism Leadership Responsibility and Accountability Caring Compassion Communication Excellence in Scholarship Respect