Sam Brondfield

Sam Brondfield is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He serves as Chief of the Hospital-Based Oncology group and teaches clinical trainees on inpatient oncology consult services at Moffitt-Long Hospital.

Educational Background:

• Harvard College - A.B. in Biochemical Studies (2008)
• UCSF - M.D. with distinction in Medicine (2013)
• UCSF - Residency in Internal Medicine (2016)
• UCSF - Chief Residency in Internal Medicine (2017)
• UCSF - Fellowship in Medical Oncology (2019)
• UC Berkeley - M.A. in Education (2019)

Research Focus: Sam's work bridges Medical Education and Clinical Oncology, examining cognitive load in medical trainees, virtual teaching methodologies, and gender-affirming communication practices. His research spans educational theory, clinical skills development, and patient-centered care.

Publication Trends: Recent work addresses constructivist educational approaches, cognitive load modeling, gender-inclusive clinical language, and immunotherapy complications, reflecting interdisciplinary interests in medical education, oncology, and healthcare equity.

Honors & Awards:

• Outstanding Resident Teaching Award (2023)
• Research Paper Award (2022)
• M. Brownell Anderson Award for New and Emerging Educators (2022)
• Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award (2019, 2016)
• Accepted into ASCO Education Scholars Program (2018)
• Multiple teaching excellence awards (2014-2023)

Grants: Current funding includes a DOCS Ronald Silvestri Clinical Skills Education Grant for peer teaching studies and multiple UCSF Education Innovations grants exploring transgender medical student experiences, cognitive load theory applications, and inpatient consultation education.