We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Paul M. Schyve, MD, Center for Bioethics Conference, featuring the theme: Family Matters/Families Matter: Ethical Considerations in Patient Decision Making, scheduled for Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025.

This year’s conference is proudly co-sponsored by the Alden March Bioethics Institute at Albany Medical College, the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at Upstate Medical University, and the University of Rochester School of Nursing. With support from these distinguished institutions, the Paul M. Schyve, MD, Center for Bioethics Conference is the Premier Clinical Ethics Conference in New York State, where professionals from across the region gather to explore the most pressing topics in healthcare ethics. Whether you're looking to refine your practice, navigate complex ethical dilemmas, or stay updated on the latest trends, this conference offers unparalleled opportunities for professional development in the heart of New York State.

Saturday, May 3 – Pediatric Focused Half-Day Workshop

This pediatrics-focused half-day workshop will explore the role of parents’ reasons and reason-giving practices more broadly in guiding decisions for children. Attendees will reflect on questions such as “Do the reasons parents offer in support of a request for or refusal of treatment matter to assessments of medical neglect?” and “How do parents’ reasons influence clinicians’ judgments of what is ethically permissible for children?” It will consist of a keynote lecture and facilitated breakout session discussion.