Samuel Shem

Samuel Shem

Keynote Speaker: Medical Expert, Psychiatrist, Acclaimed Novelist, Playwright, Essayist & Activist

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Samuel Shem Biography

Samuel Shem, Professor of Medicine in Medical Humanities at NYU Medical School, is a novelist, playwright, and activist. His first novel, "The House of God," was called “one of the two most important American medical novels of the 20th century” by The Lancet and was chosen by Publishers Weekly as #2 on its list of The 10 Best Satires of All Time.

His novel on psychiatric training, "Mount Misery," was called “another classic—biting, humorous, superb.” "The "Spirit of the Place" won two American Best Literary Novel of the Year Awards, and "At The Heart of the Universe" was described by Abraham Verghese as “poignant and tender, a novel about love, parenting, and the nature of home—a lovely transformative story.” Shem and Janet Surrey’s award-winning play "Bill W. and Dr. Bob," about the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, ran Off-Broadway for a year. With Surrey he has also written "The Buddha's Wife: A Novel with Commentary," "We Have to Talk: Healing Dialogues between Women and Men" and an essay: "Fiction as Resistance."

Graduating from Harvard and Harvard Medical School, Shem was a Rhodes Scholar with a DPhil in Physiology at Oxford and on the Harvard Medical faculty for decades. Honored as a Visiting Artist/Scholar at The American Academy in Rome, he is an in-demand speaker around the world, and has given over sixty commencement speeches on “How to Stay Human in Medicine.”

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Samuel Shem Videos

A Sequel To "The House Of God" | Samuel Shem Raps with ZDoggMD
The House of God - Lecture by Samuel Shem
Sam Shem: How to Stay Human in Medicine

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What topics does Samuel Shem speak about?

Samuel Shem is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Lifestyle, Healthcare, Authors, Psychology, Addiction & Recovery, Commencement and College.

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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Samuel Shem 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 Samuel Shem for your next private or corporate function.

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Samuel Shem is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Medicine, Lifestyle and Healthcare. The estimated speaking fee range to book Samuel Shem for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Samuel Shem can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jayne Anne Phillips, Dan Siegel and John Green. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Samuel Shem for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/03/2024.

Samuel Shem Videos

A Sequel To "The House Of God" | Samuel Shem Raps with ZDoggMD
The House of God - Lecture by Samuel Shem
Sam Shem: How to Stay Human in Medicine
Samuel Shem Speaking at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • How do I book Samuel Shem to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Samuel Shem, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Samuel Shem, 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 Samuel Shem speak about?

    Samuel Shem is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Lifestyle, Healthcare, Authors, Psychology, Addiction & Recovery, Commencement and College.
  • Who is the agent for Samuel Shem?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Samuel Shem 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 Samuel Shem 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 Samuel Shem 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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