Speaker(s): 

Amanda Mordavsky Caleb, PhD, MPH, Professor of Medical Humanities, Geisinger College of Health Sciences - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Explain how terminology and classification systems contributed to dehumanization and justified persecution during the Holocaust.

2. Analyze how medical theories and practices were used to legitimize atrocities and the role of healthcare providers in implementing these policies.

3. Identify examples of moral courage among medical professionals and connect these historical lessons to contemporary medical ethics and human rights.

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Understand how language and medical classifications during the Holocaust were used to dehumanize individuals and justify persecution.

• Recognize the role of healthcare professionals in both enabling atrocities and demonstrating moral courage, and apply these lessons to modern medical ethics and human rights.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Anne Gallagher, MHSA - Activity Director, Rebecca Slangan, MBA - Activity Director, Kelly Shaw, PsyD, Brian J. Piper, PhD, Daniel Longyhore, PharmD, EdD, Lauren Weaver-, MSN, Valencia Walker, MD, MPH, MaryAnn Babinski, Dorca Serrano, Amanda Caleb, PhD, MPH, Alejandra Marroquin, MSW, have nothing to disclose. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None