Dr. Lance Wahlert

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lance Wahlert is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as the Faculty Director for the Master of Bioethics (MBE) program and has a diverse background in English, History, and medicine, earning his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests encompass various aspects of bioethics, clinical ethics, narrative medicine, LGBTQ medicine, and disability theory. Wahlert's contributions to the field include authoring and editing over thirty peer-reviewed articles, focusing particularly on the intersections of narrative and ethics within medical humanities. His academic work has been recognized through several fellowships and visiting professorships at prominent institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic and Princeton University. Wahlert has been involved in scholarly activities funded by esteemed organizations including the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization. He has also guest-edited multiple special issues of academic journals dedicated to exploring bioethics and queer theory. In addition to his teaching, Wahlert has chaired several doctoral dissertations and has received multiple teaching awards for his commitment to education.

Research Interests

Courses

Literature and Medicine: 1650-Present Science, Sex and Sexuality

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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