The Montgomery Lectures series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program—along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly called “Special Topics in MH&B,” this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
Upcoming Events for Medical Humanities & Bioethics Lunchtime Montgomery Lectures
October 2026
Oct
1
2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Oct
8
2026
Molly Hales - Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Oct
22
2026
Paul Hutchinson - Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
November 2026
Nov
5
2026
Bassam Sidiki - Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Nov
19
2026
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
January 2027
Jan
7
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Jan
14
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Jan
21
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Jan
28
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
February 2027
Feb
4
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Feb
11
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Feb
18
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Feb
25
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
March 2027
Mar
4
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Mar
11
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Mar
18
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Mar
25
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
April 2027
Apr
1
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr
8
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr
15
2027
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle - 1st floor, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611