International debate about human genome editing governance has undergone a paradigm shift and suggests that inclusive public deliberation is still important.

Genome editing raises old questions, but CRISPR arose in a political landscape that vastly differs from the early aughts.

Dr. Oz’s advice has raised ethical questions about medicine as a profession, its evidentiary standards, and its role in maintaining public trust.

Almost all allopathic medical schools in the United States allow students to participate in global health.

Short-term experiences in global health are common ways trainees engage in global health activities. Professional societies take active roles in addressing these ethical challenges.

Pastel and oil paint on wood are used to investigate self-preservation during processes of medical training and professionalization.

Dr Sean C. McConnell provides an introduction to gene editing, and Scott J. Schweikart discusses what prudent governance requires.

Two pediatric cases highlight risks of prolonging anesthetic exposure for training purposes and prompt questions about influences of surgical training on outcomes.

This article considers that benefits of using humor in clinical settings come with risks of diminishing therapeutic capacity in patient-clinician relationships.

Humor can help motivate positive interactions amidst fast-paced clinical encounters but can alienate colleagues when weaponized to promote assumed superiority of an individual or group.