The American Code of Medical Ethics' opinions on assisted reproductive technology.

Julian Savulescu's writing on conscientious objection is guided by an emphasis on the principle of distributive justice that does not allow religion to have a special status as justification.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ opinions on physician participation in abortion, assisted reproduction, and physician-assisted suicide.

Patients who have been encouraged to think of themselves as consumers and a medical system that is driven by individual demands rather than big-picture planning can undermine fairness in the distribution of vaccines.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ opinion on population-based genomic research.

Expectations implicit in medical school funding and professional socialization lead underrepresented minorities to work with underserved populations.

No doubt extra-medical education aids in personal satisfaction and career development, but do we really need so many doctors who are trained in business, policy, administration, history, or journalism?

Clinicians should have a working understanding of gene editing, controversy surrounding its use, and its far-reaching clinical and ethical implications.

Longitudinal integrated clerkships intend to correct documented erosion in medical student compassion and patient-centeredness.

Much premed education encourages acquiring competence in basic science and demonstrating (rather than developing) the characteristics of a good physician.