Samuel THOMAS

Samuel THOMAS is a Doctor of Sociology from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), holding an associate membership at the Laboratory of Political Anthropology (LAP). His doctoral research (defended in 2024) focuses on moral dilemmas in healthcare, particularly how nursing assistants navigate refusals of care. His work critiques systemic vulnerabilities in caregiver-patient relationships and the ethical frameworks shaping healthcare practices.

Educational Background

• PhD in Sociology (EHESS, 2024)
• Master 2 Research Sociology (EHESS)
• Master 2 Documentary Production (University of Évry Val d'Essonne)
• Training in Clinical Ethics (AP-HP Clinical Ethics Center)

Research Interests

THOMAS’s research bridges sociology and clinical ethics, examining the intersection of healthcare systems, professional training, and socio-territorial inequalities. His work explores how institutional structures influence moral decision-making in caregiving roles, particularly regarding chronic illness, elderly care, and ethical conflicts arising from patient autonomy.

Teaching & Professional Experience

• Temporary Teaching and Research Associate (ATER) at EHESS (2019-2020)
• Teaching Assistant at IFCS GHU St-Anne (2019-2021)
• Lecturer in sociological methodology and healthcare ethics across institutions including AC Santé 93 and the Atelier des Sciences Humaines

Key Contributions

His doctoral thesis advances theoretical frameworks on vulnerability and asymmetry in care relationships, while his documentary Singular Rituals (2016) visually explores patient care practices. THOMAS actively bridges academic research with professional training, contributing to ethics education for healthcare workers.