Dr. Daniel Sulmasy Appointed Director of Kennedy Institute of Ethics
January 11th, 2021
PCCB Faculty Member Dr. Daniel Sulmasy has been named the new director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. Dr. Sulmasy is t…
Welcome to the Edmund D. Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics
The PCCB faculty and staff pledge solidarity with social movements like Black Lives Matter and with Georgetown leadership who are seeking to promote justice and to address systemic racism and discrimination. Read more
The Pellegrino Center provides university-based ethics resources for individuals that shape and give health care. We are committed to the dynamic interplay between theory and practice, experience, and reflection. Center scholars bring expertise in theology, philosophy, basic science, and clinical practice to today’s ethical challenges. We seek to promote serious ethical reflection and discourse in pursuit of a just society and health care that affirms the dignity and social nature of all persons.
Myles N. Sheehan, SJ, MD Appointed Director of PCCB and Lauler Chair in Catholic Healthcare Ethics Read more
PCCB Faculty Address COVID-19 Crisis
The 2020 Harvey Lecture & Pellegrino Symposium: In Celebration of Dr. Pellegrino’s 100th Birthday took place on March 5-6, 2020.
SAVE THE DATE: The 2021 Harvey Lecture will take place on February 19, 2021 via Zoom. More information coming soon.
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Center for Clinical Bioethics Programs
Your Health: A Sacred Matter
Watch this public television documentary on spirituality, religion, and medicine. Earn two free credits of CME/CEU for watching the entire film.
Announcements
PCCB Bids Farewell to G. Kevin Donovan and Welcomes Myles N. Sheehan, S.J. as New Director
November 25th, 2020
G. Kevin Donovan, MD, MA Myles N. Sheehan, S.J., MD After eight years, G. Kevin Donovan, MD, MA has stepped down as director…
Events
September 1st, 2020
McDonald Agape Virtual Conference – “I Was Sick and You Came to Visit Me: Reflections on the State of Pastoral Care” Nov. 6, 2020 The…
Statement of Solidarity
June 15th, 2020
The PCCB faculty and staff have witnessed the events of the past few weeks with anguish as well as hope. We pledge solidarity with social movemen…
Dr. Miguel Fernandez Honored with “Golden Apple” Award from GUSOM
May 18th, 2020
Congratulations to PCCB’s Associate Faculty Member Dr. Miguel Fernandez, MD, on his recognition for his contribution to the education of our students…
Prof. James Giordano receives Tropaia Award for Faculty Excellence from GU School of Continuing Education
May 13th, 2020
Congratulations to PCCB’s Professor James Giordano, who received the Tropaia Award for Faculty Excellence in recognition of his longstanding commitme…