Emily Bufkin

Emily Bufkin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She also serves as Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program, previously acting as its Associate Program Director. Dr. Bufkin’s clinical interests focus on improving healthcare transitions for adults with chronic childhood conditions and enhancing care coordination for children with complex medical needs. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and she coordinates medical services for Special Olympics Texas.

• Education:
• Bachelor’s in Biological Engineering (summa cum laude), Mississippi State University
• M.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham (Chief Resident final year)

Her research emphasizes patient care continuity across pediatric and adult healthcare systems, particularly for those with lifelong medical conditions. Dr. Bufkin joined UT Southwestern’s faculty in 2020 and actively contributes to residency program administration and medical education initiatives.

Awards & Honors: Summa cum laude graduate (Mississippi State University).

Professional Activities: Leads the Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program, serves on medical education committees, and advocates for underserved patient populations through Special Olympics Texas.