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Excellence in Clinical Ethics

The Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics (FCME) coordinates all the major service, research, and educational efforts in clinical ethics for nationally ranked Indiana University Health, the state's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system.

Mission Statement

Improve the care of patients by enhancing the ethical practice of health care professionals at IU Health and beyond through excellence in clinical ethics service, education, and research

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Fairbanks Fellowship in Clinical Ethics

A part-time fellowship with a mission to educate interdisciplinary individuals to serve as clinical ethics resources in their professional environment

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Joint Academic Courses

In collaboration with various schools within IU, we host multiple practicum and internship opportunities for education in contemporary healthcare ethics.

Fairbanks Ethics Grand Rounds

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may

1st

IUH Ethics Committee 20+ Years: Cases that Stuck with me and Other Observations

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00pm

sept

4th

Evolution of the doctor/patient relationship over 20 years

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00pm

oct

2nd

Ethics & Climate Change

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00pm

Faculty

Amy Martin portrait

Amy S. Martin,
DBe, MA

Vice President,
Clinical and Organization Ethics
Executive Director,
‍FCME

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Brian D. Leland, MD

Director, FCME;
Medical Director of Pediatric Ethics,
Riley Hospital

Robyn M. Axel-Adam portrait

Robyn M. Axel-Adams, MS,
M.Div, BCC

Manager,
FCME

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Jane A. Hartsock,
JD, MA

System Director,
Clinical and Organization Ethics

Emily G. Holmes, MD, MPH

Associate Fellowship Director,
FCME

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry,
‍IU School of Medicine