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James Woodruff, MD, Internal Medicine, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

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Internal Medicine • Chicago, IL

Professor of Medicine, Dean of Students of the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago Medicine

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Overview of Dr. Woodruff

Dr. James N. Woodruff is the Dean of Students for the Pritzker School of Medicine. In this role, he supports medical students in their professional development, specialty selection and residency application. A graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Woodruff completed his internal medicine residency and Chief Residency in the department of medicine at the University of Chicago. His 8-year tenure as Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and 6-year tenure as the Department of Medicine’s Vice Chair for Education provide him with broad perspective on the medical training pathway. Dr. Woodruff remains Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency with responsibility for managing 14 fellowship-training programs. He is a practicing General Internist, caring for patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings on the South Side of Chicago. His areas of scholarship include medical professional development, complexity in medicine, adaptive behavior, and diversity & inclusion.

A major focus of Dr. Woodruff’s work in professional development has been the roles of adaptive behavior and values in medical practice. He has implemented programming designed to promote trainee development in these areas using active student engagement in student run free clinics, wellness, career advising, residency application process, student mistreatment, and diversity and inclusion.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1996
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AAMC CiM Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising Association of American Medical Colleges, 2019
  • The University of Chicago Faculty Service Award The University of Chicago, 2016
  • The University of Chicago Department of Medicine Diversity Award The University of Chicago Department of Medicine, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Improving in-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Process and Outcomes with Performance Debriefing
    Improving in-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Process and Outcomes with Performance DebriefingMay 26th, 2020
  • Living the Legacy: Making Careers in Medicine Accessible to South Side Youth
    Living the Legacy: Making Careers in Medicine Accessible to South Side YouthDecember 4th, 2019
  • Resident Time Spent in Clinical and Educational Activities at Home: Implications for Duty Hours
    Resident Time Spent in Clinical and Educational Activities at Home: Implications for Duty HoursJune 13th, 2011

Professional Memberships

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    Cofinity PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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