Emily Bufkin, M.D. Program Director Assistant Professor School Medical School Department Internal Medicine | Pediatrics You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Emily Bufkin, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program for which she previously served as Associate Program Director. Originally from Mississippi, Dr. Bufkin received her bachelor’s degree in biological engineering from Mississippi State University in Starkville, where she graduated summa cum laude. She earned her medical degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and completed a residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving her final year as Chief Resident. Dr. Bufkin joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2020. Dr. Bufkin is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Additionally, she serves as a physician coordinator for Special Olympics Texas. Dr. Bufkin's clinical interests include improving health care transitions for adults with chronic childhood conditions and improving coordination of care for children with medical complexity. Personal Note Outside of medicine, Dr. Bufkin enjoys spending time with her family, exploring local parks, listening to audiobooks, and art. Education Medical School University of Mississippi Medical Center (2016) Residency University of Alabama of Birmingham (2019), Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Chief Resident University of Alabama of Birmingham (2020), Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Research Interest Care Coordination for Children with Medical Complexity Healthcare Transition of Care Honors & Awards Founder's Fund RecipientUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham (2018) Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor SocietyUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center (2015) Gold Humanism Honor SocietyUniverstiy of Mississippi Medical Center Professional Associations/Affiliations American Academy of Pediatrics (2016) American College of Physicians (2016)
