Gurpreet Dhaliwal

Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and site director of the internal medicine clerkship at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. He specializes in clinical reasoning, diagnostic excellence, and medical education, focusing on how clinicians think and make decisions. His work integrates clinical expertise with technology to improve diagnostic processes.

Dr. Dhaliwal completed his medical training at Northwestern University Medical School (MD, 1998) and residency and chief residency in internal medicine at UCSF. His research interests span clinical reasoning education, diagnostic errors, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

He has received numerous awards, including the Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award and multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards from UCSF. His publications address topics like diagnostic reasoning, medical education innovation, and leveraging AI for clinical decision support. He is a prolific author in top journals such as JAMA, NEJM, and BMJ Quality & Safety.

Dr. Dhaliwal’s educational contributions include developing curricula for clinical reasoning and feedback systems for hospitalists. He has also been a commencement speaker and mentor, emphasizing leadership and continuous learning in medicine.