Point of Contact
Prof. Tim Newfield Director of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship: timothy.newfield@georgetown.edu.
Philosophy of research
We are interested in thinking across at least two, if not more domains of knowledge/disciplines. We support creative projects, public and engaged projects, and digital humanities in addition to the more typical humanities and social sciences approaches, and qualitative health scholarly research.
How to get started
Research is integrated throughout the Medical Humanities minor curriculum. Students develop research skills in the introductory course, where they complete a researched final project, and further demonstrate these skills in the Senior Capstone experience. For guidance on research opportunities and planning your Medical Humanities minor, we encourage you to reach out to our Director of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, Professor Tim Newfield.
How to get connected with a faculty mentor
Students can find mentors through exploring the faculty pages on the Medical Humanities website, through taking MH courses, word of mouth, and reaching out to the Director of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (Professor Tim Newfield) for specific guidance. Students typically approach professors individually.
Earning credit for undergraduate research
Students earn research credit through the introductory course’s research project and the Senior Capstone experience. For highly motivated and self-directed students, we also offer the Medical Humanities Tutorial, which provides the opportunity to conduct a semester-length independent research project under faculty mentorship.
Getting paid for research
Possible through winning competitive fellowships, including the annual Medical Humanities Research Fellowship (call for proposals opens every fall semester).
Thesis or capstone research
Students conduct research for their Senior Capstones.