Dr. Julie Silver

Dr. Julie Silver, MD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She holds the position of Associate Chair for Strategic Initiatives at Harvard Medical School, focusing on enhancing the impact of healthcare initiatives. A breast cancer survivor, she specializes in rehabilitation medicine with a keen interest in physical recovery from serious illnesses. Dr. Silver is also the Chief Editor of Books at Harvard Health Publications, where she has influenced numerous publications aimed at guiding patients through recovery.

Silver has made significant contributions to the field through her innovative approaches and leadership in strategic initiatives. She founded Oncology Rehab Partners LLC, an organization dedicated to developing comprehensive cancer rehabilitation services, which was recognized by Bloomberg/Businessweek as one of the most promising social entrepreneurial companies in 2012. Additionally, she and her business partner were honored with the Stevie Awards for “Most Innovative Company” and “Company of the Year” in the same year. Her commitment to advancing medical practice and patient care is also evident from her recognition as a Top Innovator in Medicine by The Boston Globe.

As an award-winning author, Silver has published extensively, including the highly regarded "After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, Stronger," which was named one of the top twenty health books of 2006 by Library Journal. Her latest book, "What Helped Get Me Through: Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope," published by the American Cancer Society, offers insights into the healing processes of hundreds of cancer survivors. Beyond her writing, Dr. Silver is renowned for her dynamic presentations, where she often shares her personal survivorship story along with strategies for health and recovery. She addresses a wide range of topics, from leadership in strategic initiatives to leveraging personal networks for change, engaging a diverse audience with her practical approaches to overcoming personal and professional challenges.