Author: Aaron Schweitzer

Aaron Schweitzer Aaron Schweitzer (1 Posts)

Pre-Medical Guest Writer

University of Pennsylvania

Aaron Schweitzer is a pre-med guest writer originally from Los Angeles. Currently studying Biological Basis of Behavior at the University of Pennsylvania, he participates in research that focuses on the neural pathways of chemotherapeutically induced nausea. Hoping to pursue a career in medicine, he is particularly interested in the dynamics that exist between between medical ethics and medical practice.




Reconciling Religious Law of Orthodox Judaism with Medical Practice

Published by Aaron Schweitzer

Sometimes it is difficult to reconcile value systems that pull a person in opposite directions. Specifically in medicine, where the laws and nature of the work are so sensitive, yet also so important, it is within normal daily function to default to the ethics and American system of law. However, for Orthodox Jews, it is not that simple. Certain laws, such as the laws pertaining to the Sabbath, can make practicing medicine quite tricky.

Aaron Schweitzer Aaron Schweitzer (1 Posts)

Pre-Medical Guest Writer

University of Pennsylvania

Aaron Schweitzer is a pre-med guest writer originally from Los Angeles. Currently studying Biological Basis of Behavior at the University of Pennsylvania, he participates in research that focuses on the neural pathways of chemotherapeutically induced nausea. Hoping to pursue a career in medicine, he is particularly interested in the dynamics that exist between between medical ethics and medical practice.