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Shep Nickel
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| I am currently a medical
student at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. While
I have just begun my medical career, I already view my bioethics coursework
at UVa as invaluable both as preparation for medical school and for my development
as a medical professional. My UVa bioethics classes greatly advanced my
confidence and ability to identify, analyze, and articulate arguments. Furthermore,
since the medical school curriculum cannot devote substantial time to the
study of ethics, I am especially glad that I obtained this important training
as an undergraduate. While the ethical issues in medicine will change, my
background from UVa will empower me with the knowledge base to engage meaningfully
in debates as a physician. I hope to pursue a career that combines direct
patient care with public health work. |
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| I graduated in 2004 as a member of the first class of the Human Biology Distinguished Majors Program. The interdisciplinary Human Biology DMP reflected my interest in both science and humanities and allowed me to take numerous bioethics courses. In particular I structured my coursework to study both the scientific, societal, and ethical issues raised by the expanding field of genetics. | |
| My DMP thesis focused on
lab work investigating genetic imprinting, but as part of the thesis I also
ethically analyzed assisted reproductive technology informed consent in
relation to the potential risk of imprinting defects. |
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