We are thrilled to announce the honoree of the 2026 Clinical Excellence Award: @EmoryatGrady Professor, Shelly-Ann Fluker, MD!
Her leadership in caring for underserved communities and advancing patient care exemplifies clinical excellence.
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New episode to check out 🎧
Trauma surgery doesn’t end when the operation is over. @tzakrison joins @adamcifu to talk about the patient–surgeon relationship, the weight of trauma care, and how surgeons stay present with patients and families. bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.…
⏰ Reminder: Nominations for the Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute Clinical Excellence Award close January 15.
Know a physician who exemplifies dedication to the advancement of the doctor-patient relationship? Submit your nomination before the deadline!
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Reminder that the Bucksbaum-Siegler Clinical Excellence Award Nomination Submissions are now open! Deadline to submit is January 15th.
Nominate a deserving colleague today:
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New episode!
Transplant hepatologist @marurinella joins @adamcifu to explore the human side of caring for patients with complex liver disease—building trust with guarded patients, supporting families, and carrying the emotional weight of loss. Listen now:
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New episode! 🎙️
@adamcifu sits down with pediatric dermatologist Dr. Sarah Stein to unpack the tricky triangle between doctor, teen, and parent and what communication looks like when everyone brings a different perspective.
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Dr. Jason Alexander joins Dr. @adamcifu to explore how the doctor–patient relationship changes as physicians gain experience — from building confidence and embracing uncertainty to caring for colleagues and families. Listen now: bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.…
Hematologist–oncologist and geneticist Dr. Michael Drazer joins us this week to discuss caring for patients, how mentorship shaped his bedside style, and why his research starts with real-world patient needs—not “blue sky” science. Listen here:
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The Clinical Excellence Podcast is back with our debut of Season 4! Listen to guest, Dr. @AlexLickerman's take on why trust matters more than ever, finding the balance between authority & empathy, and the quirks of real-life doctoring.
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Season 3 of the Clinical Excellence Podcast is in the books! Click the link to listen to host, @adamcifu interview the finale's guest, Dr. Michelle Josephson - and browse through our catalog of over 50 episodes, with more to come in the fall! bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.…
Be sure to check out the season finale of the Clinical Excellence Podcast where as Dr. Jennifer Brokaw joins @adamcifu to discuss her remarkable career—A journey of innovation in medicine!
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Listen to the final in our four-part series on "Clinical Training So Far" as host @adamcifu chats with Surgical Resident, Dr. Ava Ferguson Bryan, for this week's Clinical Excellence Podcast episode! bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.…
Check out the third exciting episode in our four-part series on "Clinical Training So Far" as host @adamcifu
interviews Internal Medicine Chief Resident, Dr. Layne Keating for the Clinical Excellence Podcast! bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.…
Don't miss the second of our four-part series on "Clinical Training So Far" as host @adamcifu interviews resident physician @ArmanAShahriar for this week's episode of the Clinical Excellence Podcast.
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Tune in to this week's episode where @chadinabhan and @adamcifu discuss Dr. Nabhan's new book, "The Cancer Journey" and the patient experience of navigating the complexities of cancer.
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New episode alert! Tune into our latest episode where @adamcifu discusses measuring clinical excellence and the Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute's impact with our new Director of Research and Assessment, @annavolerman!
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