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The Clinical Excellence Podcast

Adam Cifu, MD
Doctor-Patient Relationship
Patient Care
End-Of-Life Care
Internal Medicine
Medical Training
Primary Care
Patient Advocacy
Medical Education
Bucksbaum National Award For Clinical Excellence
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinical Excellence
University Of Chicago
Patient-Centered Care
Clinical Ethics
Dementia
Artificial Intelligence
Social History
Physician Coaching
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Healthcare System

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 t... more

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Dr. Nundy reflects on building a career that spans patient care, health systems, and technology. He describes thinking of himself as an “accidental technologist” and explains how his interest in innovation grew from a practical question: can new idea... more

Dr. Michelle Kittleson and Dr. Adam Cifu get real about the patient-doctor relationship, especially when the stakes are high and the answers are not simple. She shares a small move that can ease a patient’s anxiety in seconds: showing you came prepar... more

Dr. Adam Cifu sits down with cardiologist Dr. Amber Johnson to peel back the curtain on what happens behind the clinic door. Dr. Johnson gets candid about her career evolution, from the reserved, impersonal style she once thought was required of a do... more

Dr. Adam Cifu talks with Dr. Tom Yates, a general internist and assistant professor at the University of Chicago, about how a physician’s approach to care evolves during the early years of practice and how that shapes patient relationships and clinic... more

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Shantanu Nandy
Physician, innovator, AI advisor to the FDA
Advisor on artificial intelligence to the FDA; former chief health officer at Accolade
Episode: Combining Patient Care and Innovation in a Medical Career
Michelle Kittleson
Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, Medical Director of Heart Transplantation
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Episode: A Career Attending to, and Teaching About, the Patient-Doctor Relationship
Amber Johnson
Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine and Section of Cardiology at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: The Patient-Doctor Relationship in an Evolving Cardiology Practice
Tom Yates
General internist and assistant professor at the University of Chicago with expertise in substance use disorders and HIV medicine
University of Chicago
Episode: How the Patient-Doctor Relationship Evolves in the Early Years of a Medical Career
Dr. Tonya Zakrison
Professor of surgery specializing in trauma surgery and acute care surgery.
University of Chicago
Episode: The Patient-Trauma Surgeon Relationship
Sonia Kupfer
Gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: How Modern Genetic Medicine Interacts with the Patient-Doctor Relationship
Dr. Stefan Kertesz
2025 recipient of the Bucksbaum-Siegler Award, investigator and physician at the Birmingham VA Health Care System, Professor of Medicine
Birmingham VA Health Care System, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Episode: A Conversation with the Winner of the 2025 Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute Clinical Excellence Award
Mary Rinella
A board-certified transplant hepatologist with extensive experience in treating complex liver diseases.
Episode: The Patient-Doctor Relationship in Hepatology
Sarah Stein
Pediatric dermatologist at the University of Chicago, professor of medicine and pediatrics, master in the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators, and senior faculty scholar in the Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute for Clinical Excellence.
University of Chicago
Episode: The Patient–Doctor Relationship When It Also Involves Parents, Teens, and Preteens

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Adam Cifu
Host of The Clinical Excellence Podcast; affiliated with Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great pod!

    Great and timely podcast! Love the content.

    Only feedback is to get better intro and outro music!

    Apple Podcasts
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    WongML
    United States3 years ago

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Guests bring a strong mix of clinicians and educators, signaling credibility and depth.
Consistent focus on doctor-patient dynamics is useful for clinicians seeking practical insights.
Intro/outro music feedback suggests room for production polish while content remains strong.

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Combining Patient Care and Innovation in a Medical Career
Q: What sparked your shift from traditional medicine to entrepreneurship and technology?
A text messaging diabetes study showed real patient impact, and when it worked, I realized turning off the app would hurt people; that pivot pushed me toward startups and a lifetime of building impactful tools.
Combining Patient Care and Innovation in a Medical Career
Q: What's your current mix of clinical work and other pursuits?
My work is an 80-20 split: most time in the FDA for policy, some in the safety net clinic, and weekends with my daughters, which together keeps me grounded in patient realities while enabling innovation.
A Career Attending to, and Teaching About, the Patient-Doctor Relationship
Q: How has your relationship with patients changed over the years?
It has evolved to focus more on preparation, trust-building, and being honest about uncertainties.
How Modern Genetic Medicine Interacts with the Patient-Doctor Relationship
Q: What challenges still exist for you in the doctor-patient relationship?
Dr. Kupfer mentioned the struggle of communicating uncertainty regarding risks, especially with rare conditions, and the challenge of adapting to paradigm shifts in medical recommendations.
How Modern Genetic Medicine Interacts with the Patient-Doctor Relationship
Q: How has your relationship with patients changed over the year?
Dr. Kupfer noted that her experiences as a patient and the daughter of a cancer patient influenced her evolution in relating to families, emphasizing empathy and shared humanity.

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The show centers on the evolving doctor-patient relationship across medical disciplines, often framed through cardiology, transplant and other subspecialties, with guests including clinicians, researchers, and educators. Episodes frequently explore shared decision-making, patient communication, empathy, and the realities of practicing medicine in high-stakes settings, from trauma to hepatology and oncology. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on human-centered care, humility in uncertainty, and the balance between empathy and professional boundaries, making it potentially valuable for clinicians, medical educators, and PR sponsors focused on clinical excellence and patient experience.

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1. Shantanu Nandy
2. Michelle Kittleson
3. Amber Johnson
4. Tom Yates
5. Dr. Tonya Zakrison
6. Sonia Kupfer
7. Dr. Stefan Kertesz
8. Mary Rinella

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