Health Humanities
The Health Humanities minor offered by Simmons University and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS) adds humanistic perspectives to the understanding of wellness and healthcare through interdisciplinary scholarship and research.
The future of healthcare is now
The Health Humanities minor focuses on ethical leadership practice, sensitivity to cultural impacts on health and wellness, and communication skills, helping future practitioners bridge the gap between patients and providers.
This minor includes a Capstone for independent research, and students will be encouraged to take optional internship experiences that explore the intersection of health and culture.
Our Faculty
Michael Berger
Professor Emeritus
Elise Brenner
Adjunct Faculty
Wanda Torres Gregory
Professor and Department Chair
Valerie Leiter
Professor and Chair of the Public Health Department and Director of the Bachelor's Program in Public Health
Cherie Ramirez
Associate Teaching Professor
Dawna Thomas
Professor and Chair of the Department of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Becky Thompson
Professor
Lena Zuckerwise
Associate Professor and Department Chair