We are pleased to invite you to the 35th Annual Jonathan J. King Lecture, which will be held in a hybrid format—in person at the Stanford Faculty Club and via livestream—on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM (PT). This year’s distinguished speaker, Dr. Arthur Kleinman, will present: When Care Comes First: A Radical Reimagining of Medical Ethics. In this timely and thought-provoking lecture, Dr. Kleinman will explore the moral dimensions of caregiving and propose a transformative vision for the future of ethical medical practice.
A world-renowned scholar and prolific author, Dr. Kleinman’s career spans over five decades and has profoundly influenced the fields of anthropology, global health, ethics, psychiatry, and narrative medicine. His seminal book, The Illness Narratives: Suffering, Healing, and the Human Condition, remains a foundational text for patient-centered care.
This milestone event features a true luminary whose work has shaped generations of clinicians, scholars, and caregivers across disciplines.
Registration is now open:
- Register for the in-person format here. Hors d’oeuvres reception will follow the lecture.
- Register for the online format here.
If you require any disability-related accommodations or need access information, we are here to assist you. Kindly email us at kinglecture@stanford.edu with your request. To ensure that we can accommodate your needs, we kindly request that all accommodation requests be submitted by September 26th, 2025.
We look forward to seeing you there.
You can find more information on our King Lectureship page.
Warmest regards,
The Jonathan King Lectureship Committee
