Dr. Woodruff serves as Dean of Students for the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine and is a former Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency. His areas of interest in medical education are professional development and specifically complex problem solving and adaptive behavior. He practices general internal medicine in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
The University of Chicago, Internal Medicine Residency
Chicago, IL
Chief Residency - Internal Medicine
1996
The University of Chicago, Internal Medicine Residency
Chicago, IL
- Internal Medicine
1995
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, NY
MD - Medicine
1992
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
BA - Biology
1988
Seeking medical wisdom: Development of a physician-defined practical model of wise competence.
Seeking medical wisdom: Development of a physician-defined practical model of wise competence. Med Educ. 2025 May 05.
PMID: 40325990
Enhancing the Graduate Medical Education Clinical Learning Environment Through Community of Practice Forums.
Enhancing the Graduate Medical Education Clinical Learning Environment Through Community of Practice Forums. Acad Med. 2024 Dec 01; 99(12S Suppl 1):S20-S27.
PMID: 39208234
Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Student Experiences in Medical School: A Multicenter U.S. Survey.
Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Student Experiences in Medical School: A Multicenter U.S. Survey. J Gen Intern Med. 2025 Jan; 40(1):192-194.
PMID: 39117884
Application in Parallel to U.S. Residency Training Programs in Multiple Specialties: Trends and Differences by Applicant Educational Background, 2009-2021.
Application in Parallel to U.S. Residency Training Programs in Multiple Specialties: Trends and Differences by Applicant Educational Background, 2009-2021. Acad Med. 2025 Feb 01; 100(2):170-178.
PMID: 39042417
The Chicagoland Free Clinics Consortium: A Model for Student-Run Free Clinic Collaboration.
The Chicagoland Free Clinics Consortium: A Model for Student-Run Free Clinic Collaboration. J Gen Intern Med. 2024 Apr; 39(5):873-877.
PMID: 38286972
Beyond Compliance: Growth as the Guiding Value in Undergraduate Medical Education.
Beyond Compliance: Growth as the Guiding Value in Undergraduate Medical Education. Acad Med. 2023 06 01; 98(6S):S39-S45.
PMID: 36811974
Breaking the Silence: A Mental Health Initiative to Reduce Stigma Among Medical Students.
Breaking the Silence: A Mental Health Initiative to Reduce Stigma Among Medical Students. Acad Med. 2023 04 01; 98(4):458-462.
PMID: 36377865
One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Update on Medical Student Experiences and Well-being.
One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Update on Medical Student Experiences and Well-being. J Gen Intern Med. 2023 01; 38(1):273-276.
PMID: 36266379
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study.
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study. Acad Med. 2022 Nov 01; 97(11S):S175.
PMID: 37460517
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study.
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study. Acad Med. 2022 Nov 01; 97(11S):S175.
PMID: 36734794
The University of Chicago Faculty Service Award
The University of Chicago
2015 - 2016
The Department of Medicine Diversity Award
The University of Chicago
2015 - 2016
Class Marshall
The Pritzker School of Medicine
2014 - 2016
Favorite Faculty Award
The Pritzker School of Medicine
2014 - 2019
The University of Chicago Citizen Service Award
The University of Chicago
2013 - 2014
The Advocacy and Community Service Award
Society of General Internal Medicine, Midwest Region
2012 - 2013
Volunteer Physician of the Year
CommunityHealth Free Clinic, Chicago, IL
2011 - 2012
Fellow, Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators
The Pritzker School of Medicine
2007 - 2008
Fellow, American College of Physicians
American College of Physicians
2007 - 2008
Clinician-Educator of the Year
Society of General Internal Medicine, Midwest Region
2003 - 2004
Post Graduate Inductee to AOA
The Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society
1995 - 1996
Medical Chief Resident
The University of Chicago, Internal Medicine Residency
1995 - 1996
Aaron Diamond Fellowship
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
1991 - 1992