Dr. Patrick Smith is an Associate Research Professor of Theological Ethics and Bioethics (Divinity), and an Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences (SoM), and his work is at the intersection of bioethics, racial inequalities in health, and Black Church studies. In this recent spotlight, Dr . Smith talks about his family’s historical experiences in the Civil Rights Movement, his love for jazz, and how his philosophical ethics training brings unique perspectives to his teaching and leadership roles. Learn more about Dr. Smith’s journey in the School of Medicine Blog.