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Student Medical Ethics Journal
Spring 2026 Issue
Cover: 'History of Medicine' explores the intersection of two intertwined narratives: the traditional medical historical canon and the lesser-explored stories obscured from view. The Spring 2026 issue of the Student Medical Ethics Journal explores oft-told topics from novel perspectives and uplifts underemphasized ethical themes in a new light.
Artwork Jonathan Ma
Books & Arts
by Jonathan Ma | p.
God bless ‘em, they did it. Scientists at Meta Innovations Labs (MIL) developed a cure for congenital deafness.
Perspectives
by Natalie Marie Lane | p.
The first time I wore a white coat in a clinical setting, I became aware of myself in a way I had not expected
A Brief Glimpse into the History of Dermatology
by Mukund Viswanadha | p.
As the most superficially visual organ, our skin has held great significance for its ability toreflect an individual’s overall
The Defunding of Medical Research: A Sword With Many Edges
by Mateo Silie | p.
Soon after the advent of the second Trump administration, a 40 percent cut to the National Institutes of Health
by Julia Gendin | p.
It's 2:17 a.m. A patient sits in an emergency observation room after telling a physician that they intend to
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Department Triage: Opportunities and Challenges
by Ava C. Fleury and Makinley B. Smith | p.
The waiting room is full. Patients line the walls, some clutching ice packs while others sit quietly with symptoms
The Caregiver’s Dilemma: Navigating Egoism and Subjectivism in Healthcare
by Evan Swoboda | p.
The fundamental design of healthcare is to provide care for others.
Literature Reviews
Oncofertility Discussions with Adolescent Patients: A teenager’s right to choose
by Keshav Kalathoor | p.
Oncofertility is a field that aims to address fertility preservation in patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Restoring Minds or Rewriting Selves? The Neuroethical Dilemma of DBS in Depression
by Munachiso Chisimdi Umeh | p.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a rapidly developing neurotechnology, is emerging as a promising treatment
The Stem Cell Side Hustle: Violations of Autonomy, Human Dignity, and Equity in Bioprinting
by Madison Mercogliano | p.
The organ transplant system faces numerous challenges, marked by an increasing shortage of organs.
Cure or Complication? The Constrained Landscape of Gynecological Pharmaceuticals
by Nabaa Alani | p.
“There are a whole lot of individual practitioners, most of whom are not actually practitioners,
Research
Coronary Artery Anatomical Variability in CABG: Effects and Ethics
by Sajidah Mustafa AlSaihati | p.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat advanced
Rapid Relief, Long-Term Questions: A Neuroethical Inquiry into Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression
by Andy Yu | p.
At low doses, ketamine has been found to rapidly improve depressive symptoms. The drug offers a
The Moral Cost of Financial Incentivisation: An Evaluation of Incentive-Driven Clinical Behaviour in UK Primary Care
by Esey Abreham | p.
The National Health Service [NHS] in the UK has long yearned to accomplish alignment of its goals at organisational
Inheriting a Coin Flip: Addressing the 50% Risk of Huntington’s Disease Through PGD and IVF
by Shlok Goel | p.
This paper explores the use of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) and in Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) to prevent
Ethical Dilemmas for Medical Students: Navigating the Ethical Complexity of Euthanasia
by Alan Silburn MPH MTraum MHREE GradDipCH FAWM FAEEM FRSPH | p.
In the area of medicine, ethical issues represent a complex landscape of competing values, professional obligations
Case Studies
Diabetes and Navigating the Health Care System: How Systemic Disparities Compound Disabilities
by Victoria Pomposiello | p.
"Veronica” is a senior at Saint Louis University, majoring in health sciences.