David M. Irby

About the Author

David M. Irby, PhD, is a distinguished educator and scholar in medical education with over four decades of experience shaping the future of healthcare training. As a professor emeritus at the University of California, San Francisco, he has dedicated his career to reforming medical school curricula and residency programs, emphasizing competency-based learning, mentorship, and the integration of clinical skills with ethical practice. His seminal work, 'Educating Physicians: A Call for Reform of Medical School and Residency,' co-authored with Molly Cooke and Bridget C. O'Brien, has influenced policy and practice worldwide, advocating for innovative approaches to prepare physicians for the complexities of modern medicine. Irby's research and writings continue to inspire educators to foster compassionate, evidence-based clinicians.