“We live in an era where scientific and technological breakthroughs, especially in the field of medicine, are occurring at a pace that is supersonic. As these breakthroughs emerge, new ethical challenges and questions arise — making a deeper knowledge of bioethics imperative to me. Being well grounded in this interdisciplinary enterprise provides basic foundational principles that will help me deal with ethical issues as they arise. I want to be able to guide others as they make ‘right’ and ‘informed decisions’ on health care issues affecting them and their loved ones.”