Courtney Burnett

Courtney Burnett

Keynote Speaker: Physician, Award-Winning Author, Brain Cancer Survivor & Motivational Speaker

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Courtney Burnett Biography

Dr. Courtney Burnett currently works as a hospitalist at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She is an assistant professor of medicine with the University of Minnesota Department of Medicine and a faculty advisor with the University’s medical school. Dr. Burnett attended medical school at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency training in internal medicine at the University of Minnesota. Just before starting her chief residency, she self-diagnosed a brain tumor, which turned out to be a rare form of incurable brain cancer called anaplastic astrocytoma.

Dr. Burnett saw this as an opportunity to raise awareness and help others going through their own difficult health experiences. She is the author of the award-winning memoir, Difficult Gifts: A Physician’s Journey to Heal Body and Mind and creator of the patient-advocacy focused blog, “Elephant, Lotus, Brain Tumor.”

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Courtney Burnett Speaking Topics

Patient Advocacy

Being a patient is overwhelming, even for a doctor! Courtney’s own experience reshaped the way she practices medicine and opened her eyes to the importance of helping patients advocate for themselves. This talk can be customized to patients and caregivers, healthcare providers, clinical research professionals, or others involved in patient-facing professions.

Difficult Gifts: Cultivating a Motivational Mindset

Courtney sees her diagnosis as something she calls a “difficult gift.” This talk utilizes themes from her personal story, mindfulness, open-minded spirituality, and philosophy to bring an accessible approach to cultivating a motivational mindset and finding gifts amidst difficult situations.

Narrative Medicine (Medical Humanities)

Courtney is passionate about storytelling as a tool for patient advocacy. Discover the power of vulnerable storytelling and narrative medicine as tools for cultivating resilience and improving patient satisfaction. Also customizable as an interactive workshop.

Brain Cancer Awareness and Fundraising

Courtney can talk all day (or as long as you need!) about brain cancer- an underfunded, understudied illness with a historically grim prognosis. Fortunately, clinical research and advocacy events are providing impressive advancements in care options and outcomes. The future is bright for us, fellow brain cancer thrivers. Advocacy matters!

Courtney Burnett Videos

Gold Ivy Health. Co Podcast: Finding Happiness in Hardship- Embracing Life’s Difficult Gifts ft. Dr. Courtney Burnett
Difficult Gifts
Day 1 - 2021 ABTA National Conference

How do I book Courtney Burnett to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Courtney Burnett for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Courtney Burnett, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Courtney Burnett are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Courtney Burnett, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Courtney Burnett speak about?

Courtney Burnett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Healthcare, Health, Cancer, Cancer Survivors and Authors.

Where does Courtney Burnett travel from?

Courtney Burnett generally travels from Saint Paul, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Courtney Burnett?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Courtney Burnett for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Courtney Burnett for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Courtney Burnett or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Courtney Burnett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Medicine, Healthcare and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Courtney Burnett for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Courtney Burnett generally travels from Saint Paul, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christine Handy, Don Armstrong and Dr. Laura Esserman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Courtney Burnett for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 26/12/2024.

Courtney Burnett Speaking Topics

  • Patient Advocacy

    Being a patient is overwhelming, even for a doctor! Courtney’s own experience reshaped the way she practices medicine and opened her eyes to the importance of helping patients advocate for themselves. This talk can be customized to patients and caregivers, healthcare providers, clinical research professionals, or others involved in patient-facing professions.

  • Difficult Gifts: Cultivating a Motivational Mindset

    Courtney sees her diagnosis as something she calls a “difficult gift.” This talk utilizes themes from her personal story, mindfulness, open-minded spirituality, and philosophy to bring an accessible approach to cultivating a motivational mindset and finding gifts amidst difficult situations.

  • Narrative Medicine (Medical Humanities)

    Courtney is passionate about storytelling as a tool for patient advocacy. Discover the power of vulnerable storytelling and narrative medicine as tools for cultivating resilience and improving patient satisfaction. Also customizable as an interactive workshop.

  • Brain Cancer Awareness and Fundraising

    Courtney can talk all day (or as long as you need!) about brain cancer- an underfunded, understudied illness with a historically grim prognosis. Fortunately, clinical research and advocacy events are providing impressive advancements in care options and outcomes. The future is bright for us, fellow brain cancer thrivers. Advocacy matters!

Courtney Burnett Videos

Gold Ivy Health. Co Podcast: Finding Happiness in Hardship- Embracing Life’s Difficult Gifts ft. Dr. Courtney Burnett
Difficult Gifts
Day 1 - 2021 ABTA National Conference
Courtney Burnett's Story | 2021 Virtual MN Brain Tumor 5K
OurBrainBank Voices chat with Dr. Courtney Burnett
  • How do I book Courtney Burnett to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Courtney Burnett for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Courtney Burnett, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Courtney Burnett or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Courtney Burnett for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Courtney Burnett, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Courtney Burnett are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Courtney Burnett, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Courtney Burnett speak about?

    Courtney Burnett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Healthcare, Health, Cancer, Cancer Survivors and Authors.
  • Where does Courtney Burnett travel from?

    Courtney Burnett generally travels from Saint Paul, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Courtney Burnett?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Courtney Burnett for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Courtney Burnett for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Courtney Burnett or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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