News and appearances

Dr. Wen is a sought-after speaker in the U.S. and internationally on topics of patient advocacy, healthcare reform, and medical education. She is a frequent keynote speaker to patient groups, community and corporate groups, churches, and schools on how to improve healthcare; she also gives motivational speeches at universities and grand rounds at medical schools and hospitals.

Speaker testimonials

Past appearances

Upcoming appearances

Video clips

Harvard Countway Lecture. May 2013.
When Doctors Don't Listen


Conference on Healthcare Consumer Empowerment. May 2013
Why Doctors Don’t Listen, and What You Can Do About It


Speaking at Unite For Sight Conference. April 2013.
Courtesy of Next Billion:
“Here’s a great intro to the conference by one of the most gifted speakers I’ve ever seen”


Speaking at FACE AIDS Conference. February 2013.
The Art of the Patient Narrative: Using Narrative to Enhance Diagnosis and Transform Policy


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