Professor and 'Cutting for Stone’ author Dr. Abraham Verghese to speak at the Wachholz
Dr. Abraham Verghese, a prominent voice in medicine with a humanistic view of health care present at the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell May 5. Verghese is also the author of “New York Times” best-selling novels “Cutting for Stone” and “The Covenant of Water.” (Courtesy image)
Tickets are on sale to see Dr. Abraham Verghese, a prominent voice in medicine with a humanistic view of health care, present at the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell May 5.
Verghese, author of New York Times best-selling novels “Cutting for Stone” and “The Covenant of Water,” was vice chair for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at Stanford University for 15 years. In 2015, he received the National Humanities Medal which was presented by President Barack Obama.
Trained in infectious diseases and pulmonary medicine, he has long been a top thinker in health care. His dual-pronged approach of incorporating both an appreciation of technological developments and a profound commitment to the sacred relationship between doctor/caregiver and patient, makes Abraham a leading voice in the discussion about what quality care means now and in the future.
Verghese leads Presence, a multidisciplinary center that studies the human experience of patients, physicians and caregivers. His warmth and vision as well as his world-class gifts as a storyteller make him a powerful speaker both to health care professionals and the patient in all of us.
Tickets start at just $49.50, which includes service fees. The first 500 tickets purchased will include a free paperback copy of best-selling novel “The Covenant of Water,” which was the 101st pick for Oprah’s Book Club. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $159.50 and include a meet–and-greet after the show in addition to a copy of the book.
Tickets may be purchased online at wccmt.org, at the ticket office or by calling 756-1400.