Donor Gives $42-Million for Doctor Training

$42-Million Gift Seeks to Improve Doctor-Patient Interaction 1

Bruce Powell for the University of Chicago

Carolyn Bucksbaum worked with Mark Siegler to developa program to enhance doctor-patient ties.

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Bruce Powell for the University of Chicago

Carolyn Bucksbaum worked with Mark Siegler to developa program to enhance doctor-patient ties.

How much: $42-million

Who gave it: Carolyn and Matthew Bucksbaum. He is co-founder of General Growth Properties, a Chicago developer of shopping centers. [Editor's note: The previous sentence corrects an error that suggested Mr. Bucksbaum has died.]

Who got it: The University of Chicago

What the gift will create: The Institute for Clinical Excellence, which will train doctors to