# Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series: Topics in Medical Ethics and Responsible Conduct in Research

Hippocrates' oath manuscript. Frankfurt, 1595. (Image courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.)

### Instructor(s)

Dr. Jonathan Rosen

### MIT Course Number

HST.590 / HST.502

### As Taught In

Fall 2005 - Spring 2006

### Level

Graduate

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Some Description
Instructor(s) | Prof.
As Taught In | Spring 2002
Course Number | 2.24
Level | Undergraduate/Graduate
Features | Lecture Notes, Student Work

## Course Description

This seminar based course explores techniques for recognizing, analyzing, and resolving ethical dilemmas facing healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers in today's highly regulated environment. Guest lectures by practicing clinicians, technologists, researchers, and regulators will include case studies, interactive small group discussions, and role-playing simulations. Professional conduct topics will include authorship, conflict of interest, data acquisition and management, and the protection of human subjects and animals involved in research programs.

## Other Versions

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- HST.590 Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series: Developing Professional Skills (Fall 2006)

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