The Clinical Excellent Podcast, sponsored by the Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence is a biweekly podcast hosted by Drs. Adam Cifu and Matthew Sorrentino. The podcast has three formats: discussions between doctors and patients, discussions with authors of research pertinent to improving clinical care and the doctor-patient relationship and discussions with physicians about challenges in the doctor-patient relationship or in the life of a physician.
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We've all heard grand predictions about how AI will transform the future of medicine. But what about the here and now? In this episode, we dive into the ways AI is already reshaping healthcare. Discover how these technologies are not just promises for tomorrow, but are making an impact today. Tune in to explore the exciting developments happening r…
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Dr. Lisa Vinci joins the Clinical Excellence Podcast to discuss the nuances of quality measures in primary care. Delve into the complexities of healthcare metrics and their impact on patient care, with insights on navigating between standardized measures and personalized medicine.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Knowing about the patient who has a disease is as important as knowing about the disease the patient has. But how well do you need to know them?By Adam Cifu, MD
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Ms. Peeples shares her personal story, reflecting on her career, experiences with healthcare providers, and navigating the healthcare system. Drs. Chin and Klein provide insights into their interactions with Ms. Peeples as their patient and their approaches to patient care. The episode explores both positive and challenging experiences in healthcar…
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Charles Martinez, a longtime physician and author from Chicago, talks about his life and career.By Adam Cifu, MD
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MK Czerwiec, a nurse, cartoonist, educator, and co-founder of the field of Graphic Medicine, discusses her work and the utility of graphic medicine.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Diane Rogers, a healthcare consultant and leadership coach discusses the challenges of physician coaching, emphasizing the importance of being present for patients and creating a space for meaningful conversations with colleagues. Diane shares insights from her diverse career journey, highlighting the significance of connecting to purpose in health…
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Cultivating a career in global health with a worldwide impact.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Working with your doctor to care for your parents.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Opioids, Homelessness and Crafting a Non-Traditional Career in Academic Medicine
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Dr. Kertesz discusses the winding path to a non-traditional but productive and successful career in academic medicine.By Adam Cifu, MD
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The patient's side of the patient-centered longitudinal care experience.By Adam Cifu, MD
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The Bucksbaum Institute Clinical Excellence Award
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📢 Announcing the 1st Annual Bucksbaum Institute Clinical Excellence AwardBy Adam Cifu, MD
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Philosophy's place in medicine, and what does it mean to find your personal “why”.By Adam Cifu, MD
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The dynamics of family planning and its intricate interaction with the fields of medicine, politics, and societal forces are subjects of profound significance.By Adam Cifu, MD
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What is on the minds of premedical students today and how has the pandemic affected the application process?By Adam Cifu, MD
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Can we teach medical students by teaming them up with patients?By Adam Cifu, MD
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Making the family and social history a meaningful part of the medical history.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Many physicians perceive their profession as a vocation. In this episode we talk about how this affects our lives and our practice.By Adam Cifu, MD
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What is lifestyle medicine and how can it add value to traditional primary care medicine.By Adam Cifu, MD
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What needs to be considered when caring for people with whom you work.By Adam Cifu, MD
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A patient recounts years of interacting with the medical field.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Dr. Stacy Lindau, the director of PRISM, of the Program in Integrative Sexual Medicine, talks about discussing sensitive topics with patients.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Two retired internists reflect on how retirement affects one's self-image and how to succeed in retirement.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Dr. Selwyn Rogers, the founding director of the University of Chicago Medicine Trauma Center, talks about trauma care and the importance of a team of skilled collaborators.By Adam Cifu, MD
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A hospitalist and clinical researcher discusses her wandering path into medicine.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Education and the Doctor-Patient Relationship
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Dr. Bree Andrews is the Chief Wellness and Vitality Officer at the University of Chicago. She discusses how early education and training of undergraduate students can help students gain key skills and experience needed to become a physician. She will also discuss her new role as Chief Wellness and Vitality Officer charged with assessing the state o…
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Turning a Difficult Clinical Experience into Something Positive
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A patient recounts a difficult and painful experience and discusses how she turned it into something positive for herself and for medicine.By Adam Cifu, MD
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An oncologist discusses the conversation that takes place around discontinuing cancer treatment.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Dr. Alex Lickerman from ImagineMD talks about the direct primary care model and what it can mean for the doctor-patient relationship.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Physician advocacy: what's necessary, how to do it, what are the pitfalls?By Adam Cifu, MD
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Discussing, Accepting and Learning from Our Medical Errors
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Living with and learning from medical errors.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Complexity in Medicine and Medical Education
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Simple? Complicated? Complex? Complexity in Medicine and Medical Education.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Long COVID and the Doctor-Patient Relationship
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Dr. Karnik, who works in the University of Chicago's Post-COVID Recovery Clinic, talks about taking care of patients with persistent symptoms after COVID infections and reflects on the doctor-patient relationship in this setting.By Adam Cifu, MD
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A patient talks about vaccines and long-term relationships.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Graphic Medicine and the Doctor-Patient Relationship
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Dr. Brian Callender is interested in clinical education, global health education, clinical ethics, the patient experience, and the use of graphic narrative in medicine. Dr. Matthew Sorrentino will lead a discussion with Dr. Callender on the role of graphic medicine and its impact on the doctor-patient relationship.…
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Countertransference in the Patient-Doctor Relationship
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Psychiatrist Dr. Martin Greenwald talks about countertransference in the patient-doctor relationship.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Technology and the Doctor-Patient Relationship
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Dr. Valerie Press' work primarily focuses on improving patient-centered education for underserved patients with chronic disease and limited health literacy through novel interventions in the community and hospital settings targeted at both patients and clinicians. Dr. Matthew Sorrentino will discuss Dr. Press's latest research projects.…
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Terminating a Patient-Doctor Relationship
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Unsalvageable relationships. Terminating the physician-patient relationship.By Adam Cifu, MD
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A patient talks about Dr./Pt communication.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Dealing with patients who aren't happy when a second opinion turns out to be the same as the first.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Burnout for Physicians who Hate Discussing Burnout
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Physician burnout for physicians who hate hearing about burnout.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Breaking bad news in surgical practice and preparing patients for the possibility of bad news.By Adam Cifu, MD
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Drs. Adam Cifu and Matthew Sorrentino discuss the new Clinical Excellence podcast. The podcast has three formats: discussions between doctors and patients, discussions with authors of research pertinent to improving clinical care and the doctor-patient relationship and discussions with physicians about challenges in the doctor-patient relationship …
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