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.

05/29/2026

Listening is part of care.

Dr. Kayla Ridenour shares how teaching Health Narratives helped her better understand what it means to listen to someone living with chronic pain.

Through an illness interview assignment, students learn how to sit with another person’s story, ask thoughtful questions, and listen without dismissing their experience.

In Medical Humanities, these conversations remind us that healthcare is not only about treatment. It is also about presence, empathy, and learning how to truly hear another person.

05/27/2026

“Literature mimics life.”

Dr. Mona Choucair shares how language, poetry, and storytelling play an important role in helping students understand illness, suffering, and the human experience behind healthcare.

Through works like When Breath Becomes Air and discussions in Literature, Medicine, and Public Health, students explore how words can build empathy, connection, and understanding between people and their stories.

05/25/2026

In Medical Humanities, students are encouraged to think critically about the ethical questions that continue to shape healthcare.

Cassandra reflects on how discussions surrounding healthcare history, ethics, and patient care broadened her perspective and challenged her to listen to viewpoints beyond her own.

By analyzing the past, discussing the present, and considering the future of medicine together, students gain a deeper understanding of the human side of healthcare.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Riley.Riley Davis, a University Scholar with minors in Biochemistry and Med...
05/21/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Riley.

Riley Davis, a University Scholar with minors in Biochemistry and Medical Humanities, reflects on how the program encouraged him to think more deeply about healthcare delivery, the goals of medicine, and his role within the profession.

Through courses like History of Medicine with Dr. Matthews, Christian Spirituality and Health Care with Dr. Whitt, and Meaning, Money, and Medicine with Dr. Thompson, he was challenged to consider vocation, moral formation, and Christian virtues as part of his personal and professional journey.

After graduation, Riley will begin the MD program at UTMB Sealy School of Medicine.

We’re proud to celebrate his accomplishments and all that lies ahead.

Congratulations to Maddie Dezendorf on her upcoming graduation.Maddie, a Health Science Studies major with minors in Med...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to Maddie Dezendorf on her upcoming graduation.

Maddie, a Health Science Studies major with minors in Medical Humanities and Business Administration, reflects on how her experience in the Medical Humanities program contributed to both her academic and personal growth during her time at Baylor.

Alongside her coursework, she also served as a student worker in the Medical Humanities office, supporting the program and its community.

This July, she will begin the Robbins Healthcare MBA program at Baylor University on the Administrative-Residency track.

We are proud to celebrate her achievements and look forward to what lies ahead.

Earlier this spring, students in the Medical Humanities Program participated in the Student Symposium, presenting projec...
05/19/2026

Earlier this spring, students in the Medical Humanities Program participated in the Student Symposium, presenting projects and research that reflected the interdisciplinary nature of the field.

From healthcare systems and ethics to history, culture, and patient experience, the symposium highlighted the thoughtful work students are doing across the program.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their work and the meaningful conversations it continues to inspire.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Colton.Colton Johnson, a University Scholar with a secondary major in Biolo...
05/18/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Colton.

Colton Johnson, a University Scholar with a secondary major in Biology and a minor in Medical Humanities, shares how the program shaped his understanding of medicine as something holistic, not linear.

Through courses like History of Medicine, he gained a deeper appreciation for the complexity and meaning behind the practice of medicine.

After graduation, he will begin his MD at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

We’re proud of you.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Colton.Colton Johnson, a University Scholar with a secondary major in Biolo...
05/18/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Colton.

Colton Johnson, a University Scholar with a secondary major in Biology and a minor in Medical Humanities, shares how the program shaped his understanding of medicine as something holistic, not linear.

Through courses like History of Medicine, he gained a deeper appreciation for the complexity and meaning behind the practice of medicine.

After graduation, he will begin his MD at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

We’re proud of you.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Annabella.Annabella Abraham, a Medical Humanities major, reflects on how th...
05/15/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Annabella.

Annabella Abraham, a Medical Humanities major, reflects on how the program shaped her understanding of healthcare and patient care.

She shares that Medical Humanities helped her think more deeply about medicine through the lenses of ethics, history, culture, and the human experience.

Through her coursework and mentorship from faculty like Dr. Barron and Dr. Sparky Matthews, she learned the importance of compassion, humility, listening, and understanding the human story behind every patient encounter.

After graduation, Annabella will begin medical school this August.

We’re proud to celebrate her and all she has accomplished.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Jordyn.Jordyn Murchison, a Medical Humanities and Psychology major, reflect...
05/14/2026

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Jordyn.

Jordyn Murchison, a Medical Humanities and Psychology major, reflects on how the program reshaped the way she thinks about healthcare.

Through courses like Literary and Philosophical Perspectives of Medicine, she gained a deeper understanding of how chronic illness can affect individuals differently and the challenges involved in providing thoughtful and compassionate care.

After graduation, Jordyn will attend Florida State University to pursue a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

We’re proud to celebrate her and all she has accomplished.

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