Rosamond Rhodes

Rosamond Rhodes is a Professor of Medical Education and Artificial Intelligence and Human Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She holds dual academic roles in advancing ethical frameworks for medical practice and integrating AI into healthcare systems. Her research spans clinical ethics, medical education innovation, and global bioethics policy.

Education:

• BA, The City College, CUNY
• MA, Lehman College, CUNY
• PhD, The Graduate Center, CUNY

Research Interests: Dr. Rhodes focuses on ethical challenges in medical practice, particularly conscientious objection in healthcare, AI ethics in diagnostics, and cross-cultural research ethics training. Her work emphasizes the moral obligations of clinicians and the societal implications of medical innovation. She has developed curricula for medical students and researchers to enhance clinical ethical reasoning and advocate for equitable healthcare policies.

Awards:

• 2014 Fellow, The Hastings Center
• 2010 Alexander Richman Award for Humanism in Medicine
• 2010 Most Controversial Article in 10 Years (American Journal of Bioethics)

Grants & Collaborations: Leads Fogarty-funded initiatives in Eastern Europe to strengthen research ethics training programs. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on AI ethics frameworks and pediatric decision-making protocols.

Lab/Team: Directs the Medical Ethics Education Core at Mount Sinai, focusing on clinical ethics training and interdisciplinary bioethics research.