Vanderbilt Department of Medicine, Health, and Society

08/26/2026

We had a great time getting to know this year's MHS MA cohort during Orientation. Happy First Day of Classes!

This could be you next year! We are now accepting applications for Fall 2027! Learn more about the MHS MA program: http://vu.edu/mhsma-info

Vanderbilt University Graduate School
Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science

08/17/2026

Interested in contemporary healthcare? The MHS MA in Medicine, Health and Society is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 2027!
Gain a better understanding of intersections between social and environmental factors and medicine.
Learn quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze complex health situations.
Focus on real-world applications through a faculty-mentored capstone project.
Learn more: https://as.vanderbilt.edu/medicine-health.../ma-admissions/
Apply here: https://apply.vanderbilt.edu/apply/
https://www.facebook.com/VUGradSchool
https://www.facebook.com/vuartsci

08/01/2026

Now accepting applications for Vanderbilt's M.A. in Medicine, Health, and Society!

Interested in contemporary healthcare? Curious about how social, cultural, and environmental factors shape health and well-being?

Our interdisciplinary graduate program helps students explore complex health issues while building the skills to make meaningful change in healthcare, policy, research, and beyond.

Application deadline: February 1

http://vu.edu/mhsma-info

07/20/2026

Congratulations to our summer grads in the MHS MA program! We can't wait to see where you go next!

05/08/2026

What a beautiful day for Commencement! It was great seeing our Summer 2025 grads with our Spring 2026 grads together on this joyous occasion! And, our own, Heeba Momen, was the banner bearer for Master's programs!

03/03/2026

Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, #15 for the Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball team, is using her time in the MA program to advocate for female athlete mental health. Ndjakalenga is passionate about mental health advocacy and awareness and says playing basketball has taught her how being mentally strong in sports is beneficial. After completing her master’s in Medicine, Health, and Society, Ndjakalenga plans to have a pro-basketball career and later get her clinical license and become a sports psychologist. Because of her passion for mental health advocacy for athletes, she wants to help those who may not have proper access to mental help due to limited resources or stigma. She plans on integrating her knowledge on the social determinants of health and on the interdisciplinary context of health to provide a strong impact on those she is helping. Learn more about her story here:
https://vanderbilthustler.com/2026/02/23/ndjakalenga-mwenentanda-a-gift-of-luck/

The 1-year MHS MA program is a great opportunity for elite athletes who have eligibility in their 5th year of college!

Learn more: https://as.vanderbilt.edu/medicine-health-society/ma-admissions/

Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science
Vanderbilt University Graduate School

02/12/2026

MHS Humanities in the Health Professions presents:
“Primitive, Subtle, Sensual, Obscene”: Being Human in a Techno Age
Thursday February 12th & Friday February 13th 2026
Community Room (408), Central Library
Vanderbilt University
With generous support from The Curb Center, the Department of English, and the LBGTQ+ Policy Lab

A two-day symposium that brings together experts in the medical humanities and bioethics, along with writers, artists, and musicians who work with illness as a subject, to explore how medicine is mediated, facilitated, and expressed by story-telling, and how AI may influence interactions between humans and within practices of healing.

Attendees can look forward to interdisciplinary panel discussions on the afternoon of Thursday 12th and morning of Friday 13th, followed by an afternoon of readings, performances, and creative gathering. We have an exciting and evolving line-up of panels and panelists – so please check back for further updates.

01/14/2026

Thanks to Dr. Laura Stark for presenting in our January 2026 MA Chair's Dinner. We were all eager to learn more about research ethics in modern America!

01/12/2026

Congratulations to MHS 4+1 student and Vanderbilt goalkeeper, Sara "Woj" Wojdelko! She has officially signed with the Washington Spirit in the NWSL, marking the first ever Vanderbilt goalie to be signed to the league. We are so excited for you!

𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐒

⚓️ Sara Wojdelko

01/06/2026

Interested in contemporary healthcare? Applications for the MHS MA in Medicine, Health and Society are due Feb 1, 2026!
Learn more: https://as.vanderbilt.edu/medicine-health.../ma-admissions/
Apply here: https://apply.vanderbilt.edu/apply/
Vanderbilt University Graduate School
Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science