In order to be effective, health care professionals need to understand not only the workings of the body from a scientific perspective, but also to know how people and societies function, and the art and science of caring for people. A caring health professional is assisted by interpretive ability and insight, applies ethical sensitivity and has an awareness of their own values and attitudes. This major proposes to balance the educational experience for students where arts and humanities subjects might make a contribution t their preparedness for a cycle two degree in the health professions. Any students already planning a career in medicine, dentistry, or as a health professional, in health care policy or law, psychology, public/global health, social work, patient advocacy, or health journalism will benefit from completing this major. This major is coordinated by the Division of Health Professions Education in the School of Allied Health and is a collaboration with the Medical School.

Career Pathways A major in medical humanities is intended primarily for undergraduate students who are planning careers in healthcare. As a Humanities in Health and Medicine graduate, possible careers include: health education public health community health healthcare administration