Marcus Engel was a college freshman when he was blinded and severely injured by a drunk driver. Overcoming unimaginable obstacles, he uses his experience today to inspire health care professionals 
and provide strategies for excellence in patient care. The bestselling author and motivational speaker will present “The Other End of the Stethoscope” on March 5 (Wednesday) at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS). This program is presented by the Health Sciences Lecture Series and co-sponsored by the Occupational Therapy program.
Engel will discuss how health care providers sustained body and mind in the face of incredible trauma at two presentations in the EACPHS auditorium. The first presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m. for faculty and students in the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Radiation Therapy Technology, and Radiologic Technology programs. A second presentation will begin at 4 p.m. for faculty and students in the Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science, Nurse Anesthesia, and Pathologists’ Assistant programs.
In his memoir “After This . . . An Inspirational Journey for All the Wrong Reasons,” Engel chronicles his amazing journey following the accident. Through two years of rehabilitation, more than 300 hours of reconstructive facial surgery and adaptation through a multitude of life changes, Engel remained committed to his goal of recapturing life. His story is the basis for “The Drop,” a multi-award winning short film which is currently in development as a feature film.
Engel holds a bachelor of science in sociology from Missouri State University and a master of science in narrative medicine from Columbia University, New York City. He resides in Orlando, FL.
This is the second presentation in the Health Sciences Lecture Series, which is open to all EACPHS students and faculty. Due to limited space in the auditorium, however, those outside the Health Sciences programs are encouraged to contact Heather Sandlin, academic services officer, email: hsandlin@wayne.edu or phone: 313-577-5523 to assure a seat.
February 6, 2014
Media Contact: Kathleen Karas or Heather Sandlin
Phone: 313-577-2312 or 313-577-5523
Email: kkaras@wayne.edu or hsandlin@wayne.edu