Speaking
Speaking & Events
If you wish to invite Dr. Rahman to give a talk on his books, his advocacy for medical humanities and ethics, or cancer care issues, please get in touch.
Speaking Topics
Empathy in Medicine
Why a patient's healing begins with a reassuring presence — lessons from 35 years at the bedside.
Rural Cancer Care
Pioneering oncology for a vast, underserved region, and what rural patients teach us about connected care.
Medical Humanities & Ethics
Nurturing empathy in clinical training — the case for teaching the humanities in medicine.
An Immigrant Physician's Journey
From a village in Bengal to West Texas: medicine, identity, and the American tapestry.
Invite Dr. Rahman to Speak
Dr. Rahman speaks to medical schools, universities, hospitals, book clubs, and community organizations.
Request a BookingPast Events — Fall 2025 Book Tour
Thursday, November 7, 2025 — San Antonio, TX
- Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
- Event: Reading and Book Signing (free and open to all; book signing immediately before and after the lecture)
- Location: UT Health San Antonio, Holly Auditorium Pestana Lecture Theatre, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229
Tuesday, November 12, 2025 — Lubbock, TX
- Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
- Event: Literary Lubbock
- Location: Texas Tech, McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St., Lubbock, TX 79409
Thursday, November 14, 2025 — San Angelo, TX
- Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Event: Book Signing
- Location: Old Town Books, 506 S. Chadbourne St., San Angelo, TX 76903
Wednesday, November 20, 2025 — Sherman, TX
- Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Event: Q & A (4:30 – 5:30 p.m.); Book Signing (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
- Location: Austin College, 900 North Grand Avenue, Sherman, TX 75090-4400