Spring 2027

Transplant Ethics

Analyzes the ethics of transplantation practice and policy in the U.S. health care system, focusing on philosophical debates and ethical arguments regarding diverse populations.

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What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate understanding of transplant-related dimensions of the U.S. health care system.

  • Critically analyze transplant candidate evaluation, deceased donor allocation policy, ethics of living donation, and novel transplant and procurement techniques using the tools of ethical analysis.

  • Exposit others’ ethical claims and arguments about transplant ethics clearly, concisely, and charitably.

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MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

MEDHIST/SURGERY 984

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Understand and analyze the ethics of transplantation practice and policy in the U.S. health care system, especially considering ethical criticisms made by and on behalf of the diverse populations it serves. Gain an understanding of philosophical debates over important issues in transplant ethics. Hone the craft of constructing ethical arguments, and foreseeing and responding to potential objections.

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  • Ethics of transplantation practice and policy
  • Candidate evaluation, donor allocation, living donation, and novel techniques

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  • Constructing ethical arguments and responding to objections
  • Critical analysis of transplant policies and practices using ethical tools

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