Abraham Verghese Honored for Medicine and Literature

Renowned Physician and Author Abraham Verghese Honored for Contributions to Medicine and Literature

Stanford, CA – May 29, 2025 – Dr. Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed physician, author, and advocate for compassionate medical care, has been recognized with a lifetime achievement award by the National Foundation for Humanistic Medicine. The honor celebrates his decades of work bridging the worlds of medicine and storytelling, emphasizing the human connection in healthcare.

Verghese, a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, has long championed the importance of bedside medicine in an era increasingly dominated by technology. His latest book, The Covenant of Water, was a New York Times bestseller and an Oprah’s Book Club selection, further cementing his reputation as a masterful storyteller who illuminates the struggles and triumphs of patients and healers alike.

Born in Ethiopia to Indian parents, Verghese trained in medicine in India and the U.S., later becoming a leading voice in medical humanities. During the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, his work in rural Tennessee highlighted the stigma faced by patients, an experience that deeply influenced his writing and medical philosophy.

'Dr. Verghese reminds us that medicine is not just about treating diseases but about caring for individuals,' said Dr. Maya Thompson, a colleague at Stanford. 'His ability to weave clinical expertise with profound empathy has inspired countless medical professionals.'

In addition to his writing, Verghese is known for his TED Talks and public speeches advocating for a return to hands-on patient care. His concept of the 'physical exam as a ritual' has been widely taught in medical schools.

When asked about the award, Verghese said, 'I’ve always believed that every patient has a story, and it’s our duty as healers to listen. This recognition isn’t just for me—it’s for every caregiver who understands that medicine is an art as much as a science.'

Verghese continues to practice medicine, teach, and write, with rumors of a new novel in progress. His legacy endures as a healer who reminds the world of the power of human touch in an increasingly digital age.

For media inquiries, contact the Stanford Medicine Communications Office.

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By [Your Name], Staff Writer
May 29, 2025

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