Rana Awdish

Rana Awdish

Keynote Speaker: Critical Care Physician, Patient Advocate & Author of "In Shock"

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Rana Awdish Biography

Dr. Rana Awdish is the author of In Shock, a critically acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own critical illness. She is a sought-after public speaker, delivering inspirational keynote addresses to groups ranging from professional medical societies, to members of Congress, to organizations combatting homelessness.

A pulmonary and critical care physician, she serves as the Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Henry Ford Hospital. She also serves as the Medical Director of Care Experience for Henry Ford's Health System, where she has integrated compassionate communication strategies and Narrative Medicine practice into the curriculum.

Awdish received the Schwartz Center’s National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Award in 2017. She was named Physician of the Year by Press Ganey in 2017 for her work on improving communication and received the Critical Care Teaching Award in 2016. She has been inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

In 2020, the podcast This American Life documented the COVID pandemic in Detroit in an episode entitled The Reprieve, using Awdish's audio diary of Henry Ford Hospital employees' experience during that time. Her narrative non-fiction essays have been published in The Examined Life Journal, Intima, CHEST and The New England Journal of Medicine. She has written editorials for The Harvard Business Review, Annals of Internal Medicine, The Washington Post and The Detroit Free Press. Her essay The Shape of the Shore was awarded a Sydney by the New York Times and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

Prior to coming to Henry Ford, Awdish completed her training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in Manhattan. She attended Wayne State University Medical School and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

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Rana Awdish Videos

University of Michigan med school, Rana Awdish commencement speech
Trust-Based Partnerships in Health Care Service
Conclusion: Dr. Rana Awdish Shares Her Customer Experience ...

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Speaking fees for Rana Awdish, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rana Awdish are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rana Awdish, 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 Rana Awdish speak about?

Rana Awdish is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Healthcare, Women's Health, Professors, Family & Parenting, Communication and Cancer.

Where does Rana Awdish travel from?

Rana Awdish generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Rana Awdish?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rana Awdish 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 Rana Awdish 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 Rana Awdish 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.


Rana Awdish is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Medicine, Healthcare and Women's Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rana Awdish for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Rana Awdish generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Aaron Horowitz, Marty Makary, M.D. and Glen Tullman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rana Awdish for an upcoming event.

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

Rana Awdish Videos

University of Michigan med school, Rana Awdish commencement speech
Trust-Based Partnerships in Health Care Service
Conclusion: Dr. Rana Awdish Shares Her Customer Experience ...
Communication Tips for Providers and Caregivers with Dr. Rana ...
“In Shock” by Rana Awdish, MD, FCCP
  • How do I book Rana Awdish to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Rana Awdish, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rana Awdish are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rana Awdish, 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 Rana Awdish speak about?

    Rana Awdish is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Healthcare, Women's Health, Professors, Family & Parenting, Communication and Cancer.
  • Where does Rana Awdish travel from?

    Rana Awdish generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Rana Awdish?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rana Awdish 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 Rana Awdish 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 Rana Awdish 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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