Redefining the modern clinical encounter.

At the Center for Bedside Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we recognize that the world of modern medicine is ever-changing. With this comes the need to reimagine the clinical encounter — including how we teach and assess clinical skills — in order to meet the current needs of patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems. Our center aims to lead this 21st-century revitalization.

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Bringing the Fundamentals of Clinical Care Back to the Bedside

Dr. Brian Garibaldi discusses the importance of bedside clinical skills, meaningful patient interaction, and the future of bedside medicine here.

News & Announcements

Feinberg Hosts Inaugural Conference in Bedside Medicine

Physicians, educators, and trainees from around the world convened at the inaugural Conference in Bedside Medicine, a two-day event designed to revive and celebrate the timeless yet evolving practice of bedside care.

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Save The Date

Please join us on November 13-14, 2026, for the second annual Conference in Bedside Medicine!

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