Miller School of Medicine Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy

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Ethics and Biomedical Informatics

 

From decision support and Big Data to privacy and interoperability, University of Miami Bioethics Institute faculty have been studying the intersection of information technology and ethics for a quarter century. 

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Ethics Education

 

The Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy contributes to the education of medical students, science students and, indeed, supports innovative teaching and learning opportunities across the university.

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International Ethics

 

The Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy has over a quarter-century track record in international ethics education and research. Collaborations, especially in Latin America and Europe, have addressed research ethics, clinical ethics, and public health ethics. The Institute is a WHO Collaborating Center in Ethics and Global Health Policy, one of fourteen in the world.

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Brief Reminder

In Memoriam

Raúl E. de Velasco, MD, FACP, 1941-2024

In Memoriam

Raúl E. de Velasco, MD, FACP, 1941-2024

Brief Reminder

AI ETHICS RESOURCES

GUIDANCE AND GOVERNANCE

AI ETHICS RESOURCES

GUIDANCE AND GOVERNANCE

Brief Reminder

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“Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine"

New Spanish-language course

“Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine"

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In the News

UM ethics faculty are thoughtful and relied-upon sources for the lay and specialized media.
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Clinical/Research Ethics

The Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy supports UM's educational, clinical and research missions by providing a range of ethics services.  
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Hospital Ethics Services

The Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy faculty contribute to institutional ethics processes at a range of South Florida health care organizations. 

Education Ethics

Education

The Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy has emerged as a "universal donor" to UM curricula and special projects.

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Faculty Publications

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The Florida Bioethics Network (FBN) is dedicated to the understanding and resolution of ethical and legal problems in health care institutions across the State of Florida. More>
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Support Bioethics Institute

The Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy is marking 30th anniversary of education, research, and service. Support for these missions both underscores and transforms our growth into one of the world's leading venues for clinical, research, and public health ethics and policy. More>

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Arsth Ethics Initiatives

Trustee, philanthropist and community leader Adrienne Arsht has given $3 million to the University of Miami Ethics Programs, constituting the largest gift for ethics in Florida history. More >
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