Dr. Lucy Kalanithi

Dr. Lucy Kalanithi

Keynote Speaker: Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Stanford & Advocate for Patient-Centered Care; widow of Dr. Paul Kalanithi, author of "When Breath Becomes Air"

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Dr. Lucy Kalanithi Biography

Dr. Lucy Kalanithi is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and an advocate for patient-centered care. She is the widow of Dr. Paul Kalanithi, author of the #1 New York Times-bestselling memoir "When Breath Becomes Air," which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and translated into more than 40 languages, and for which she wrote the epilogue. At the cross-section of experiences as a physician and a caregiver, Dr. Kalanithi has interests in healthcare value, meaning in medicine, patient-centered care and end-of-life care.

A graduate of the Yale School of Medicine, the University of California-San Francisco’s Internal Medicine Residency and a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford’s Clinical Excellence Research Center, Dr. Kalanithi is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians; a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society; and an honoree of Mass General Cancer Center’s “the one hundred” and Stanford’s Medical Staff Awards. She has implemented novel healthcare delivery models in primary care, hospitals and health systems, and served on leadership boards for TEDMED, the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care and the American College of Physicians. Her award-winning podcast, Gravity, explores narratives of suffering.

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Dr. Lucy Kalanithi Videos

Lucy Kalanithi - Reflecting on Loss and Grief
A Conversation with Lucy Kalanithi - Aspen Ideas Festival
Lucy Kalanithi - TED Talks from Stanford Medicine

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What topics does Dr. Lucy Kalanithi speak about?

Dr. Lucy Kalanithi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Inspirational, Motivational, Personal Growth, Health, TED, Mental Health and Healthcare.

Where does Dr. Lucy Kalanithi travel from?

Dr. Lucy Kalanithi generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Dr. Lucy Kalanithi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Medicine, Inspirational and Motivational. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Dr. Lucy Kalanithi generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Connie Mariano, Dr. Joel Selanikio and Allison Massari. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Lucy Kalanithi for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Dr. Lucy Kalanithi Videos

Lucy Kalanithi - Reflecting on Loss and Grief
A Conversation with Lucy Kalanithi - Aspen Ideas Festival
Lucy Kalanithi - TED Talks from Stanford Medicine
Burnout to Brilliance Symposium keynote speaker Dr. Lucy Kalanithi
  • How do I book Dr. Lucy Kalanithi to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Lucy Kalanithi 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 Dr. Lucy Kalanithi, 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 Dr. Lucy Kalanithi or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Lucy Kalanithi for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Lucy Kalanithi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Lucy Kalanithi, 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 Dr. Lucy Kalanithi speak about?

    Dr. Lucy Kalanithi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Inspirational, Motivational, Personal Growth, Health, TED, Mental Health and Healthcare.
  • Where does Dr. Lucy Kalanithi travel from?

    Dr. Lucy Kalanithi generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Lucy Kalanithi?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Lucy Kalanithi 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 Dr. Lucy Kalanithi 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 Dr. Lucy Kalanithi 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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