Emily Bufkin

Emily Bufkin, M.D., is an Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with the Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She serves as Program Director (and former Associate Program Director) of the Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program.

• Education: Mississippi State University (Bachelor's in Biological Engineering), University of Mississippi Medical Center (MD)

Her clinical focus centers on improving healthcare transitions for adults with chronic childhood conditions and enhancing care coordination for children with medical complexity. She actively participates in the American College of Physicians and American Academy of Pediatrics, while also acting as a physician coordinator for Special Olympics Texas.

Originally from Mississippi, Dr. Bufkin joined UT Southwestern's faculty in 2020 after completing her residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year.