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"After all those years of people going their own ways, get ready for more contact...indeed, much more intimate contact. Society still expects that "family will show up" (so do health care systems when elders are in need). Elders soon learn that having people with them who know them when the going gets tough is of great value. Marshal these loyal forces and get re-acquainted. Observation has it that at no time since adolescence are parents and children so entangled."

-from My Mother, Your Mother

Events & Speaking Engagements

Dr. McCullough has a variety of upcoming speaking events, so check back often for updated news on when he'll be speaking at a venue near you. Interested in having Dr. McCullough speak? Email drdennismccullough@gmail.com.




November 30, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough's video address at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Grand Rounds "The Case For Embracing Care of the Chronically Ill and Frail" Lebanon, New Hampshire
November 27, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough presents "Slow Medicine" at the Diamond Centre at the Vancouver, BC General Hospital
November 26, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough presents "Slow Medicine: Improving Care For Elders and Families" at the Simon Frazer University Seniors Program in Vancouver, BC
October 31, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough speaks about "Slow Medicine" at the Southeast Vermont Council on Aging during their annual meeting in Putney, VT
October 15, 2012 "Slow Medicine" keynote address by Dr. Dennis McCullough at the National Pace Conference in Los Angeles, CA
September 8, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough presents "Slow Medicine" as the keynote speaker for the Annual Maine Medical Association Meeting in Bar Harbor, ME
May 24, 2012 Aging and Medications workshop presented by Dr. McCullough during the 12th Annual NH Conference on Aging in Manchester, NH. Taking a look at the big picture of medication use as you age, and exploring risks and benefits.
April 29, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough presents "Slow Medicine" at the Norwich Congregational Church in Norwich, VT
April 20, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough presents "Slow Medicine" Mid Conference Intensive at the 2012 Annual National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) Conference in Seattle, WA
April 18, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough and his wife, the poet Pamela Harrison, present "A Multigenerational Approach to Care Giving" as part of the Indian River State College Treasuring Life Series in Ft. Pierce, FL
April 5, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough presents "Slow Medicine" at the Central Westchester Geriatric Committee Meeting in New Rochelle, NY
March 19, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough presents "Slow Medicine: When Less is More" at the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) Symposium in Petersburg, FL
November 9, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough presents a brief history of the evolving nature of the CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) as a residential and healthcare option at the New Hampshire Estate Planning Council Meeting
October 28, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough gives the keynote address "An Introduction to Slow Medicine" at the Bay Path Annual Meeting in Marlborough, MA
October 24, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough's talk on "Slow Medicine" for the Slow Medicine Education Group at the Martins Point Health Center in Portland, ME
October 22, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough's talk on "Slow Medicine" at the Harvard Medical School Town Meeting and book signing during the Family Medicine Education Consortium at the CoCo Water Resort in Danvers, MA
September 15, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough conducts Grand Rounds and is the Visiting Scholar on the topic of "Slow Medicine" at the Internal Medicine College of Milwaukee, WI
August 13, 2011 Dr. McCullough presents keynote address on "Slow Medicine" during the Annual Meeting of the Texas Medical Directors Association in Austin, TX
August 8, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough teaching the 4th class of a series of four "Slow Medicine" lectures for the Adventures in Learning Classes at the New London Hospital in New London, NH
August 1, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough teaching the 3rd class of a series of four "Slow Medicine" lectures for the Adventures in Learning Classes at the New London Hospital in New London, NH
July 30, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough presents "My Mother, Your Mother: Embracing "Slow Medicine", The Compassionate Approach To Caring For Your Aging Loved Ones" during Bookstock at the Norman Williams Library in Woodstock, VT
July 25, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough teaching the 2nd class of a series of four "Slow Medicine" lectures for the Adventures in Learning Classes at the New London Hospital in New London, NH
July 18, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough teaching the 1st class of a series of four "Slow Medicine" lectures for the Adventures in Learning Classes at the New London Hospital in New London, NH
June 21, 2011 Dr.McCullough's keynote address at St. Anslem's Institute of Politics, Manchester, NH
November 30, 2012 Dr. Dennis McCullough's video address at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Grand Rounds "The Case For Embracing Care of the Chronically Ill and Frail" Lebanon, New Hampshire
June 10, 2011 Dr. Dennis McCullough is the keynote speaker at the Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center, Orlando, Florida
May 26, 2011 Dr. McCullough presents "Slow Medicine" at the New England Home Care Conference & Trade Show, Newton, MA
Apr 12, 2011 Dr.Dennis McCullough and Pamela Harrison present "Poetry As A Window Into Aging" at Left Bank Books, Hanover, New Hampshire
Apr 12, 2011 Dr. McCullough presents "Slow Medicine" at the Vermont Geriatrics Conference, Montpelier, Vermont
Nov 12, 2010 "Thought Filled Care" presented by Dr. McCullough at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Orlando, Florida
Nov 5, 2010 Dr. McCullough presents "Conversations on Slow Medicine" at the University of Maine, Portland, Maine
Nov 4, 2010 "An Introduction to Slow Medicine" presented by Dr. McCullough at the 75 State Street Retirement Community
Oct 29, 2010 Dr. McCullough presents "Hospice and Slow Medicine" at Kendal-at-Ithica, in Ithica, New York.
Oct 15, 2010 Dr. McCullough presents "Slow Medicine" at HCA center for Clinical Ethics in Nashvile, TN
June 21, 20011   Dr. McCullough gives the keynote address at the 11th Annual Seniors Count Symposium at Saint Anselm College Institute of Politics in Manchester, NH. This "in-the-trenches" family physician and geriatrician will address "Slow Medicine," the compassionate approach to caring for your aging loved ones and bridging the gaps between elders, caregivers, medical services and community/social services.For Symposium Poster click here

My Mother, Your Mother Book Tour

Embracing "Slow Medicine," the Compassionate Approach to Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones.

Speaking Times:

PBS.org WNET reports on Slow Medicine

PBS reports on "Hasten Slowly", excerpted and adapted from remarks by Dennis McCullough, M.D. at an interfaith service, Kendal at Hanover as well as his book, MY MOTHER, YOUR MOTHER.

You can read the sermon on the PBS.org website: "Hasten Slowly" as well as the book excerpt.

PBS.org WNET Interviews Dr. McCullough on Slow Medicine

A Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly e-mail interview with Dr. Dennis McCullough on August 15, 2008.

You can read the interview on the PBS.org website: Interview with Dr. McCullough

Capital Health's Greying Nation Conference, The New Thinking About Aging

Dr. McCullough delivers the keynote address: "Slow Medicine: Reshaping Time and Relationships in Health Care" for Capital Health's Greying Nation Conference, The New Thinking About A ging: Fostering Health, Coping with Frailty.

Speaking Times:

  • June 11, 2009 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

For more information, please see the Capital Health Event Calendar, as well as the Greying Nation 2009 Schedule At-A-Glance.

"Exploring Slow Medicine"

Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting: Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and Opportunities.

Speaking Time:

  • November 24, 2008 - National Harbor, MD

The lecture time is TBD.

For more information, please contact the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Aging with Grace and Dignity-Slow Medicine: An Evening with Dr. Dennis McCullough

Cambridge Center for Adult Education presents An Evening with Dr. Dennis McCullough.

Speaking Time:

  • November 20, 2008 - Cambridge, MA

The lecture takes place at 7:00PM

For more information, please contact the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.

National Healthcare Group's Annual Scientific Conference-Science, Medicine, and Lifestyle

Distinguished visitor Dr. McCullough provides the keynote address.

Speaking Time:

  • November 7, 2008 - Singapore

The lecture time to be determined

This event is sponsored by National Healthcare Group.

American Association for Homes and Services for the Aged (AAHSA) annual conference

Dr. McCullough talks about "Slow Medicine".

Speaking Time:

  • October 13, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA

The lecture time to be determined

For more information, visit the AAHSA conference website.

"The Slow Medicine Approach to Care"

Dr. McCullough talks about "Slow Medicine".

Speaking Time:

  • October 6-7, 2008 - Seattle, WA

The lecture time to be determined

This event is sponsored by Greenwood Senior Center.

"The Slow Medicine Approach to Care"

Dr. McCullough talks about "Slow Medicine".

Speaking Time:

  • September 23, 2008 - Hancock, MI

The lecture takes place at 3PM and again at 7PM

This event is sponsored by Finlandia University and Omega House Hospice.

"Slow Medicine Approach to Care"

Redefining Elder Care for the Changing Consumer: Perspective on Healthcare, Housing and Lifestyle

Speaking Time:

  • September 10, 2008 - Hanover, NH

The lecture takes place at 1:00PM

For more information, please contact Kendal-at-Hanover.

Dartmouth Geriatric Conference

Dr. McCullough, a long-time Upper Valley physician, will talk about caring for aging parents and how to encourage discussions between adult children and parents about living well through late life.

Speaking Times:

  • June 23, 2008 - More details to come.

Healthy Aging Conversations: Elders, Families, and the Healthcare System


The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Healthy Aging Center presents:
A Community Lecture Series on Healthy Aging.

Speaking Time:

  • June 19, 2008 - Lebanon, NH

The lecture took place from 5:30-7:00PM - Auditoria E & F.
You can now watch a video of the Healthy Aging Conversations talk.

For more information, please call 603-653-0868 or email: HealthyAging@hitchcock.org.


Baptist Health's Annual Geriatric Symposium

Dr. McCullough delivers the keynote address for the Baptist Health's Annual Geriatric Symposium.

Speaking Times:

  • April 24, 2008 - Little Rock, Arkansas

A Discussion with Dennis McCullough, M.D.

Dr. McCullough, a long-time Upper Valley physician, will talk about caring for aging parents and how to encourage discussions between adult children and parents about living well through late life.

Speaking Times:


Talking with Your Adult Children about Health and Aging Issues

Dr. McCullough, a long-time Upper Valley physician, will talk about caring for aging parents and how to encourage discussions between adult children and parents about living well through late life.

Speaking Times:

Bugbee Senior Center is located at 262 North Main St. White River Jct., VT 05001-7027, Their phone number is (802) 295-9068.

Caring for Mom and Dad

Dr. McCullough, a long-time Upper Valley physician, will talk about caring for aging parents and how to encourage discussions between adult children and parents about living well through late life. Resource kits will be given to each participant.

Speaking Times:

  • October 16 - Upper Valley Senior Center, Lebanon, NH
  • October 18 - Woodstock Wellness Center, Woodstock, VT
  • October 23 - Brattleboro Retreat, Brattleboro, VT
  • October 25 - Nolin Murray Center, Springfield, VT


RSVP to 888-832-6504, ext 1070. Registration and light supper at 5:30 - Program goes from 6 to 8 pm

Sponsored by the Upper Valley United Way and Hypertherm



Working Together: The Fine Art of Making Complex Decisions About Your Health

Dartmouth Community Medical School Series:
"The New Thinking About Aging: Fostering Health, Coping With Frailty"

Speaking Time:

  • Oct. 9, 2007 - Manchester, NH


All sessions are 6:30-9:00PM - Dartmouth Community Medical School

Offered in association with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center



Spiritual Issues In Later Life

A program for nurses in long-term and community-based care

Speaking Time:

  • July 23, 2007 at Kendal-At-Hanover, Hanover, NH


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