Graduate Bioethics Education Programs Results

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For more information about Bioethics and Humanities Academic Programs, please visit the ASBH webpage.

For more information about additional master’s and doctoral programs in bioethics, please visit the Hastings Center webpage.

Question Answer

Fellowship

Please indicate the type of degree associated with your educational program: Post-doctoral
Educational program name: Biomedical Ethics Scholars Training Program
What institution administers your educational program? Mayo Clinic
What bioethics program, department, or division administers your educational program? Mayo Clinic Biomedical Ethics Research Program
City: Rochester
State/Province: Minnesota
Country: United States
Year first class matriculated: 2014
Educational program website: https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/biomedical-ethics-research-program/education-training/postdoctoral-opportunities
Does the educational program have a designated faculty program director? Yes
Program Directors Name Dr. Jon Tilburt
Program Directors Title BEST Program Director
Program Directors Email tilburt.jon@mayo.edu
Program Directors Phone 507-538-6502
Does the educational program have a designated staff program administrator? Yes
Program Administrators Name Dr. Jessica Hirsch
Program Administrators Title Education Coordinator
Program Administrators Email hirsch.jessica@mayo.edu
Program Administrators Phone 507-538-6502
What are the educational program’s admission requirements? Degree(s)
CV or resume
Statement of interest
Degree(s) MD/DO
Standardized test(s)
Number of letters of recommendation:
What is the minimum length of time to complete the full-time educational program? 12
What is the minimum length of time to complete the part-time educational program?
What is the typical length of time to complete the full-time educational program? 12
What is the typical length of time to complete the part-time educational program?
Is the educational program offered online or in-person? In-person only
What is the educational program’s average annual new trainee enrollment size? (Average over the last two years) 2
Does the educational program offer an annual stipend for trainees? No
What is the stipend per trainee?
What, if any, specific tracks/specializations are offered as part of the educational program?
Is there a clinical component associated with the educational program? No
Does the educational program provide training in clinical ethics consultation?
On average, how many clinical ethics consultations do your trainees participate in as an observer?
On average, how many formal clinical ethics consultations do your trainees lead? (i.e., interact with the provider/patient/surrogate and write the chart note)?
Do all of your trainees lead a minimum of 30 clinical ethics consultations (i.e., interact with the provider/patient/ surrogate and write the chart note)?
Is the training in clinical ethics consultation grounded in the ASBH Core Competencies?
Are trainees periodically assessed and evaluated for meeting the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out clinical ethics consultations in accord with the ASBH Core Competencies?
How are trainees evaluated?
Do trainees complete an oral exam offered by a panel of three clinical ethics fellowship program directors?
Are graduates purported by the educational program to be competent to conduct independent clinical ethics consultations?
Does the educational program require any of the following to graduate?
Publishable manuscript(s) – Number trainees are required to submit:
Portfolio – please describe:
Do graduates receive a certificate or diploma upon successful completion? No