Marcus Engel
MS, CSP
FL, USMarcus Engel is a professional speaker and best selling author who's messages provide insight and strategies for excellent patient care. As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through two years of rehab, over 300 hours of reconstructive facial surgery and adaptation through a multitude of life changes, Marcus witnessed the good, the bad and the profound in patient care. Marcus' keynote, "The Other End Of The Stethoscope" has been witnessed by tens of thousands of health care professionals and his books are used in scores of nursing schools to teach the basic foundations of caregiving.
In 2010, "The Drop" a short film based on Marcus' memoir was released and has won many awards at national film festivals.
He is the co-creator of the I'm Here movement, an effort to inspire health care professionals to understand the power they have by simply being present for patients.
Marcus holds a B.S. in sociology from Missouri State University (2000) and a M.S. in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University in New York City (2012.) He lives in Orlando, Florida with is wife, Marvelyne, and his Seeing Eye dog, Garrett.
Marcus' books:
"After This... An Inspirational Journey For All The Wrong Reasons"
"The Other End of the Stethoscope: 33 Insights for Excellent Patient Care"
"I'm Here: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care"
"Everyday Inspiration"
Marcus Engel is a professional speaker and best selling author who's messages provide insight and strategies for excellent patient care. As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through two years of rehab, over 300 hours of reconstructive facial surgery and adaptation through a multitude of life changes, Marcus witnessed the good, the bad and the profound in patient care. Marcus' keynote, "The Other End Of The Stethoscope" has been witnessed by tens of thousands of health care professionals and his books are used in scores of nursing schools to teach the basic foundations of caregiving.
In 2010, "The Drop" a short film based on Marcus' memoir was released and has won many awards at national film festivals.
He is the co-creator of the I'm Here movement, an effort to inspire health care professionals to understand the power they have by simply being present for patients.
Marcus holds a B.S. in sociology from Missouri State University (2000) and a M.S. in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University in New York City (2012.) He lives in Orlando, Florida with is wife, Marvelyne, and his Seeing Eye dog, Garrett.
Marcus' books:
"After This... An Inspirational Journey For All The Wrong Reasons"
"The Other End of the Stethoscope: 33 Insights for Excellent Patient Care"
"I'm Here: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care"
"Everyday Inspiration"
The Other End of the Stethoscope
Attendees of Marcus Engel's keynote, "The Other End Of The Stethoscope" will realize the vital role they play in the field of health care. The speech explains the perspective of a patient, the care and compassion shown by health care professionals and how important it is for these health care pros to be present and communicate compassionately with patients. It also honors the important role that front line health care professionals have in the comfort of patients during an incredibly...
In the Blink of an Eye
As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through two years of rehab, 350 hours of reconstructive facial surgery and a multitude of life changes, Marcus remained committed to his goals of returning to college and recapturing life. This story helps audiences minimize self limiting behaviors, overcome personal and professional adversity, appreciate the truly important aspects of life and learn to laugh at the unexpected. It is an...
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