Matthew Baral

Matthew Baral serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medical Humanities at Creighton University's School of Medicine, with his appointment specifically based in Phoenix. His role bridges humanities disciplines and medical education, emphasizing the humanistic dimensions of healthcare practice and physician-patient relationships within Creighton's Jesuit, Catholic mission of holistic education.

Research Interests

• Medical Ethics
• History of Medicine
• Narrative Medicine
• Naturopathic Medicine
• Integrative Medicine
• Philosophy of Medicine

His scholarly focus centers on ethical frameworks, historical contexts, and narrative approaches within medicine, enriched by his Naturopathic Doctor (ND) background to explore complementary healthcare systems and holistic healing paradigms.

Scientific Awards

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Advising and Grants The directory listing lacks specifics on graduate students, postdoctoral advisees, or research grants. As a Clinical Professor, his primary responsibilities likely involve teaching and clinical integration rather than traditional research supervision or grant management, though Medical Humanities may include curriculum development grants not mentioned here.

Labs and Teams No laboratories, research teams, or collaborative groups are referenced; his work appears centered on classroom instruction and departmental initiatives within the Phoenix medical program.