About us

As a student preparing for a future in medicine, I’ve seen how easy it is to get caught up in the race to ace exams, memorize pathways, and build the perfect resume. But somewhere along the way, I started wondering what it really means to care for someone, not just treat a disease.

The numbers are hard to ignore. About one in three medical students struggles with depression. Empathy often fades during clinical training. Female doctors face a suicide rate that is 50 percent higher than the general population. These are not just statistics. They reflect a system that values performance over people.

That is why I started Ethos Medicina. I believe we should not wait until medical school to start thinking about ethics and compassion. We need to start now.

Through student-written essays, real-world medical dilemmas, and open conversation, Ethos Medicina gives young people a space to explore some of the hardest questions in healthcare.
What does it really mean to do no harm? How do we honor patient autonomy? Where is the line between innovation and overreach?

Founded by Sean Jeon, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Ethos Medicina is more than just a blog. It is a growing community of future healthcare leaders who believe that knowing science is important, but knowing people matters just as much.