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Scott Gelfand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he has been affiliated since 2004. His expertise spans applied ethics, biomedical ethics, philosophy of law, and moral psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Maryland (1997), a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center (1989), and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of South Florida (1985).
His research focuses on ethical challenges in healthcare, including the nocebo effect’s impact on informed consent, clinical equipoise in medical trials, and the application of moral psychology to professional ethics education. He has contributed to debates on nudging in medical decision-making and the ethical implications of biomedical innovations.
Gelfand has taught courses such as Biomedical Ethics, Philosophy of Law, and Philosophical Classics, emphasizing critical analysis of moral problems in law, healthcare, and culture. He co-authored an NSF-funded project ("Ethics for Researchers: Helping Moral People Act Ethically") from 2011–2014, collaborating with experts in psychology and education.
His publications explore intersections between ethics and practical dilemmas, including articles in the American Journal of Bioethics, Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, and Journal of Medicine and Philosophy. Though no specific awards are listed, his work reflects sustained engagement with high-impact ethical issues in medicine and academia.
