UPR/MSC CURRENT PROJECTS

AND ACTIVITIES

Selected Campus Projects Relevant to Women's Health

Institute for Humanistic Studies and Bioethics (EMHIHSB)

The Eugenio María de Hostos Institute for Humanistic Studies and Bioethics (EMHIHSB), was founded in 1995 and is administratively under the Deanship for Academic Affairs. Its main goals are: 1) To develop and strengthen the humanistic perspective within the health professions, with emphasis on bioethics; 2) To train health professionals in the comprehension, analysis, evaluation, and application of methods used in humanistic disciplines; and 3) To collaborate with the MSC faculty in the promotion and development of ethical principles among students and health professionals. In this context, Institute-sponsored faculty training seminars, symposia, public lectures, and continuing education activities constitute significant academic offerings. These activities are aimed at creating a humanistic environment and awareness of the intricate relationships between the health sciences professions and the humanistic tradition of the University and our society. Given the importance of bioethical issues for the Puerto Rican community and for women, the W&HCenter has sponsored activities in collaboration with the Institute. The latest was a forum on bioethical issues in the treatment of breast cancer .