Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute

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. Read more: bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/events/

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.edu/programming/cl…

⏰ 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! bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/research-award…

Check out our latest episode as we sit down with the '24-'25 Clinical Excellence Award winner, @StefanKertesz. Nominations for the '25-'26 Award are now open! Podcast: bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl… Award: bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/research-award…

Reminder that the Bucksbaum-Siegler Clinical Excellence Award Nomination Submissions are now open! Deadline to submit is January 15th. Nominate a deserving colleague today: bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/research-award…

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: bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl…

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. bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl…

@JOylerMD joins @adamcifu to reflect on the art of balancing social and medical care for older patients — from handwritten notes to tech-assisted visits, efficiency to empathy, and decades-long patient relationships. Listen now: bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl…

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.edu/programming/cl…

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: bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl…

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. bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl…

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.edu/programming/cl…

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! bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl…

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.edu/programming/cl…

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.edu/programming/cl…

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. bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl…

Congratulations to Bucksbaum-Siegler Senior Scholar, Dr. Mitchell Posner for being appointed CCO of the @UCCancerCenter! bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/events/

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. bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl…

Don't miss the special interview with the 2024 Clinical Excellence Award honoree, @umichmedicine physician @Dee_Fenner_MD! Submissions for the 2025 award are also now open! @adamcifu Episode: tinyurl.com/b5xt8tft Award submissions: tinyurl.com/2p9hfp2w

Don't miss the latest Clinical Excellence Podcast episode all about clinical medical ethics in end of life care with special guest and UChicago Hospitalist, Dr. @micah_prochaska! @adamcifu bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/programming/cl…