Abigail Eastburn

Abigail (Abbi) Eastburn (formerly Phillips) is a Professor and clinician educator at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), practicing general internal medicine at the SFVA Healthcare System. She serves as Site Director for the UCSF Ambulatory Continuity Clinic at the San Bruno VA and Director of F2 Clinical Skills Learning & Assessment. As a member of the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators, she precepts interprofessional trainees through the VA EdPACT program and acts as a Bridges Coach for medical students.

Education:

• 2020: Teaching Scholars Program, UCSF
• 2018: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, University of California
• 2011: Internal Medicine Residency, UCSF
• 2008: M.D., UCSF
• 2001: B.S., Yale University

Research Focus: Dr. Eastburn specializes in clinical skills assessment, interprofessional education models, primary care training frameworks, and cross-cultural mentoring methodologies. Her work emphasizes competency-based curricula and healthcare team dynamics.

Awards:

• Calvin Chou PRIME Teaching Award (2016)
• Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching Award (2014, 2016)

Educational Leadership: She leads interprofessional training initiatives at the San Bruno VA, oversees resident clinical skill development, and mentors trainees through UCSF's Bridges coaching program.