Collegium Institute invites you to apply for the Spring 2026 Fellowship program in Medical Humanities. The program welcomes a small cohort of student fellows each semester to participate in a six-session luncheon discussion series held at the University of Pennsylvania.
The discussions will be facilitated by academic and clinical professionals including physicians, philosophers, psychologists, theologians, historians, journalists, and public policy specialists. Among the questions to be raised are: Why medical humanities? What are the core values of medical practice, and have they changed over time? What is wellness in a holistic sense? How can a profession focus on health and deal with death? And how can art and storytelling impact the patient experience? By the end of the fellowship, each participant will be guided to produce a one-page statement of their philosophy of clinical practice.
Dates: Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm (lunch provided)
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
March 4
March 18
There will also be a movie night and discussion in the evening of Friday, February 26th.
There will also be a closing reception and lecture tentatively scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, April 8.
Click the button below to apply for the Spring 2026 Medical Humanities Fellowship. Questions? Please contact Mary Lee (mlee@collegiuminstitute.org).
The program requires attendance at all scheduled events, so we encourage applicants to consider their availability carefully before applying.
Applications are rolling until space is filled. Final Application Deadline: Friday, January 23rd, 2026