The DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy is a biannual event showcasing health care leaders on the cutting edge of medical ethics. The Colloquy is Co-hosted by the Kirkhof College of Nursing and the Philosophy Department.
Upcoming Fall Colloquy - October 12, 2026 - Registration Coming Soon!
Fall 2026 Colloquy Topic:
Are There Ethical Concerns about AI in the Clinical Setting?
Speakers
- Dr. Alex London, PhD - Carnage Mellon
- Dr. Danton Char, MD - Stanford University
Stay tuned for more information on the Fall 2026 Colloquy.
Most Recent Colloquy
Ethics in Determining Decision Making Capacity
Monday, March 23, 2026 | 5:30 - 8 pm ET
Loosemore Auditorium at the Richard M. DeVos Center, 401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Before a clinician can rely on a patient’s consent to or refusal of care, the clinician must determine whether the patient has the capacity to make the medical decision at hand. Join Dr. Scott Y.H. Kim and Dr. Ben Schwan in a discussion, moderated by Judge Murkowski on critical questions around determining a patient’s capacity.
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The DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy is a biannual event showcasing health care leaders on the cutting edge of medical ethics. The Colloquy is Co-hosted by the Kirkhof College of Nursing and the Philosophy Department.
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