Ethics is the systematic study of moral principles that guides conduct in complex social and professional contexts. In medical education, faculty members’ professional ethics and communication skills are critical, since they influence student development and institutional success. This study examines the relationship between professional ethics and communication skills to inform faculty development programs.This was a descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study conducted in 2023–2024 at Alborz University of Medical Sciences. It investigated the relationship between professional ethics and communication skills among 178 faculty members using validated Cadozier & Brown and Queendom questionnaires. Pearson’s correlation, t-tests, and ANOVA revealed significant associations (P < 0.05) between ethics, communication, and demographic variables.Most participants were female (53.4%) and mid-career (35–45 years, 43.8%). The majority were assistant professors (78.7%) with medical specializations (60.1%) or PhDs (36.0%). Self-reported ethics (M = 65, SD = 5.7) and communication skills (M = 116, SD = 7.7) were high, with 85.4% and 96.6% rated “Good.” A moderate positive correlation (r = 0.33, P < 0.01) was observed between the constructs, and listening skills were strongly associated with ethical dimensions such as honesty and empathy. Gender, age, experience, employment status, and rank influenced sub-dimensions, showing patterns. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between faculty professional ethics and communication skills, shaped by academic rank, teaching experience, and employment type. Integrated training and supportive policies are recommended to enhance faculty communication skills and ethics.

This study investigates the history of male castration, tracing its evolution from an ancient practice used for punishment and court control in civilizations like Sumer and China to a topic of sophisticated medical and ethical debate in the Persian world. The research highlights the important work of Persian physicians such as Rhazes, Avicenna, and Jorjani, who carefully recorded and improved surgical techniques—including total removal (hence the Arabic term Khasi, meaning “castrated”), and blood vessel ligation—within a detailed medical framework. Significantly, these scholars developed a strong and systematic ethical stance opposing non-therapeutic castration, condemning it as a breach of the body's natural, divinely ordained condition.Although earlier traditions expressed concerns about bodily integrity, their incorporation into a formal medical-ethical system marks a key milestone in medical ethics. This established the mentioned physicians as prominent advocates for bodily integrity, a concept that has often been challenging to political authorities. By combining historical and medical perspectives, the paper argues that castration should not be regarded merely as a social custom, as it unintentionally facilitated early advances in surgery and endocrinology. Ultimately, the study underscores the ongoing conflict between medical ethics and political power, offering a nuanced insight into the interplay of science, morality, and authority throughout history.