Stern Lecture Series

Atul Gawande, M.D. | Oct. 27, 2026

When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Where: Aronoff Center for the Arts

Pricing: $5 - $15 

Bestselling author, acclaimed surgeon, and public health leader Atul Gawande, M.D., comes to Cincinnati for a powerful evening exploring how medicine, families, and communities can better support quality of life in our most vulnerable moments.

About the Mary S. Stern Lecture Series

About Atul Gawande, M.D.

Dr. Atul Gawande is an acclaimed surgeon, public health leader and writer, and a preeminent voice on improving healthcare. His lessons from the field of medicine have made him one of the country’s most sought-after speakers across all industries. 

As a writer, Dr. Gawande is celebrated for his eloquence, depth of thought and research, and broad influence. He was a longtime staff writer on medicine and science for The New Yorker magazine. He has also written four award-winning New York Times best-sellers: Complications (a National Book Award finalist), Better, The Checklist Manifesto, and the runaway global bestseller, Being Mortal. He is the winner of two National Magazine Awards and the Lewis Thomas Award for writing about science. He is now working on his next book, on the art and science of implementation and behavior change, due out in 2026.

If You Like Books by Atul Gawande...

Being Mortal

You'll enjoy these titles because: they give a deeper understanding of doctor's experiences and what is needed in patient care today.

Healthy Aging

Discover tools to help you thrive at every stage of life with this collection of books on wellness and longevity.

Reminiscing in Old Age

Take a journey to find solace, comfort, and understanding as those in the later years of life reflect on their pasts.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the Mary S. Stern lecturer are solely those of the lecturer and do not represent those of the Library Foundation, the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, staff, and partner organizations.

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