Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence
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 “Caring” sculpture commissioned by Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence | |
| Founded | 2011 |
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| Headquarters | The University of Chicago |
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Director | Mark Siegler, MD |
| Website | bucksbauminstitute |
The Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence was established in September 2011 with a $42 million endowment gift from the Matthew and Carolyn Bucksbaum Family Foundation.[1] The Institute's mission is to improve patient care, strengthen the doctor-patient relationship, enhance communication and decision-making in healthcare, and reduce healthcare disparities through research and education programs for medical students, junior faculty, and master clinicians of the Institute.[2]
Mission and Objectives
[edit]The primary objectives of the Bucksbaum Institute are:
- Improving Patient Care: Enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.
- Strengthening the Doctor-Patient Relationship: Fostering a collaborative and trust-based relationship between doctors and patients.
- Enhancing Communication and Decision-Making: Improving communication and decision-making processes in healthcare settings.
- Reducing Healthcare Disparities: Addressing and reducing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.[3]
Core Programming and Initiatives
[edit]The Bucksbaum Institute has developed a range of programs and initiatives to fulfill its mission:
Core Programming
[edit]- Schwartz Rounds: Hosted in partnership with the University of Chicago Medicine Biological Sciences Division Office of Faculty Affairs, these rounds provide healthcare providers with opportunities to discuss resilience, work-life harmony, and the impact of technology on the doctor-patient relationship.[4]
- Pilot Grant Program: This program encourages and supports faculty research, awarding over $215,000 in pilot grants to Bucksbaum Scholars in the past year alone.
Education and Mentorship
[edit]- Junior and Senior Scholars: The Institute selects classes of Junior Scholars, Senior Scholars, and a Master Clinician annually.
- Medical Student Involvement: The Institute selects Bucksbaum Medical Student Scholars starting in their first year of medical school and funds students pursuing scholarly work related to its mission.
- Clinical Excellence Scholars Track (CEST): A program for pre-medical students, which transitioned to being fully managed by the Bucksbaum Institute and includes activities like small-group physician discussions, shadowing, and engagement dinners.[1]
National and International Outreach
[edit]- The Clinical Excellence Podcast: This podcast features conversations on pertinent issues facing the doctor-patient relationship and has been downloaded over 10,000 times by listeners in more than 80 countries.[5]
- Academic Publications: The Institute published a special issue of Academic Medicine in June 2023, featuring 17 articles by Bucksbaum Faculty Scholars.[6]
Innovations and Future Directions
[edit]The Bucksbaum Institute is continually exploring new programs and initiatives, including:
- Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence National Award: Recognizing physicians who demonstrate dedication to clinical excellence and mentorship.[7]
- hArt of Medicine Physician Coaching Program: Expanding to train more physicians as coaches.
- Certificate Program for Joel Schwab, MD “On Being a Doctor” Lecture Series: Engaging pre-medical students in a deep exploration of the doctor-patient relationship.[8]
- Patients as Teachers Event Series: Providing insight into the experiences of patients with chronic illness, oncology/clinical trials, and trauma.[9]
Over the past twelve years, the Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence has established itself as a leader in advancing the quality of patient care and medical education. Through its innovative programs and commitment to its mission, the institute continues to make a profound impact on the healthcare community, both nationally and internationally.
References
[edit]- ^ "About the Bucksbaum Institute – Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "About the Bucksbaum Institute – Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "About the Bucksbaum Institute – Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Schwartz Rounds | BSD Faculty Affairs". voices.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Clinical Excellence Podcast – Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "June 2023 - Volume 98 - Issue 6S : Academic Medicine". journals.lww.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Bucksbaum Institute Clinical Excellence Award – Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ ""Joel Schwab, MD On Being a Doctor" Lecture Series – Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "| Biological Sciences Division | The University of Chicago". biologicalsciences.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
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