August 31, 2023
Bestselling author Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP, will discuss “Humanism, Meaning, and Medicine in the Era of AI and COVID” during his keynote speech at the Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21 at the Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
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Verghese is known for his warmth and vision, as well as his world-class gifts as a storyteller. In addition to being a deep thinker about the future of healthcare, Verghese is a successful author. His novel, Cutting for Stone, was a runaway hit, topping the New York Times bestseller list for more than two years. His latest novel, The Covenant of Water, is also a highly touted bestseller.
Verghese will speak and then take questions from attendees. Signed copies of his latest book will be available for sale.
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