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Careers in Bioethics Lecture Series

Presented by Columbia University’s Master of Science and certification programs in Bioethics, Careers in Bioethics brings noted bioethicists, academics, authors, and medical professionals to Columbia’s campus for lectures, book readings, and panel discussions focused on the intersection of their work and bioethics.

Hear from noted experts in a range of fields ranging from consulting and clinical research to advertising and law including:

  • Elizabeth J. Chuang, M.D., Clinical Researcher, Montefiore Health Center
  • Jonathan Moreno,  Ph.D., David and Lyn Silfen University Professor of Ethics, University of Pennsylvania
  • Sheldon Sloan, M.D., Vice President, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • David Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.P., President, The Commonwealth Fund

Listen to speakers from previous Careers in Bioethics events in Additional Offerings & Resources and stay-up-date on forthcoming Careers and other Bioethics events in Upcoming Events

Past Events

The Bioethics M.S. program frequently hosts guest speakers, commemorative events and talks, and networking receptions. Resources from and recordings of select previous events are available to view by clicking or tapping the events listed below.

October 2025

Meeting Patients Where They Are: Enforcing the Duty to Provide Quality Care October 16

Meeting Patients Where They Are: Enforcing the Duty to Provide Quality Care

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Bioethics Virtual Office Hour October 13

Bioethics Virtual Office Hour

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty October 8

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty

September 2025

Learn More About Columbia's New Dual Degree Master of Science in Bioethics/Master of Science in Social Work Program September 25

Learn More About Columbia's New Dual Degree Master of Science in Bioethics/Master of Science in Social Work Program

Third Annual Faith Sommerfield Memorial Lecture September 18

Third Annual Faith Sommerfield Memorial Lecture

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship Information Session September 17

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship Information Session

SPS Application Week 2025 September 15
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SPS Application Week 2025

June 2025

Ethics for Lunch: From Coma to Consciousness: Are We Worried? A Conversation with Joseph Fins, M.D., One of the Nation’s Leading Neuroethicists June 17

Ethics for Lunch: From Coma to Consciousness: Are We Worried? A Conversation with Joseph Fins, M.D., One of the Nation’s Leading Neuroethicists

Ethics for Lunch: From Coma to Consciousness: Are We Worried?
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May 2025

Inside Columbia's Online Classroom: What It’s Really Like to Learn Virtually May 22

Inside Columbia's Online Classroom: What It’s Really Like to Learn Virtually

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship Information Session May 7

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship Information Session

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty May 6

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty

April 2025

Learn More About Columbia's New Dual Degree Master of Science in Bioethics/Master of Science in Social Work Program April 21

Learn More About Columbia's New Dual Degree Master of Science in Bioethics/Master of Science in Social Work Program