Adam Cifu

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Adam Cifu

Adam Cifu (pronounced: Adam See-foo) is a prominent figure in the field of Internal Medicine and Medical Education. He is best known for his contributions to the development of Evidence-Based Medicine and his work as a professor at the University of Chicago.

Etymology

The surname Cifu is of unknown origin. The first name Adam is of Hebrew origin, meaning "man" or "to be red". It is a common name in many cultures.

Career

Adam Cifu is a renowned physician and educator. He is currently a professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, where he has been teaching since 1997. He is also a practicing internist at the University of Chicago Medicine. His areas of expertise include Internal Medicine, Medical Education, and Evidence-Based Medicine.

Cifu is the co-author of the book "Ending Medical Reversal: Improving Outcomes, Saving Lives", which discusses the issue of medical reversal - the phenomenon where new medical research contradicts and reverses established medical practices. This book has been influential in the field of Evidence-Based Medicine.

Related Terms

  • Internal Medicine: A medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
  • Medical Education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner.
  • Evidence-Based Medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research.
  • University of Chicago: A private research university in Chicago, Illinois.

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