After some rousing "energizers" led by our Alumni Director Jad Allen (Baylor University), our Ambassadors dove into our first panel of the day, MEDICAL ETHICS. Led by Professor Tom Mayo of SMU and Dr. Gerald Casenave of UT Southwestern and supported by local attorneys from Baker & McKenzie (including Josh Bennet, Alex Brauer, Mackenzie DeWerff, Laura O'Rourke and HOBY's own Jennifer McCollum), the group tackle the issue of patients rights and a minor's right to choose their own course of action. After introductions of the panelists and topic, they split into small groups and the attorneys worked to facilitate conversations around the legal and ethical perspectives of who should have say in the medical treatment of minors.
Last year when we introduced this format around the topic of immigration reform, many of us were concerned that this was too "deep" a topic for high school sophomores to engage in. We went ahead and we were amazed at how engaged, thoughtful and open minded our Ambassadors were. This year was no different. These future leaders expertly debated multiple arguments respectfully - and while no consensus was reached (as our goal is not to teach WHAT to think but instead HOW to think), it was refreshing to hear spirited, respectful debate.
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Hi HOBY! Thanks for having us! Everyone on the medical ethics panel was very impressed with how thoughtful and passionate you all were. Have a great seminar!
ReplyDeleteJennifer Martin McCollum