Ronald Epstein MD is a family physician, teacher, researcher and writer who has devoted his career to understanding and improving patient-physician communication and clinician self-awareness and well-being. His groundbreaking research on communication in medical settings and innovative educational programs have been among the most widely cited in the literature and have had a major impact on thousands of medical practitioners and trainees. His seminal writings on physician self-awareness and clinical practice include a 1999 JAMA article, “Mindful Practice,” and his book, Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness and Humanity, which received wide critical acclaim. With Mick Krasner, he created Mindful Practice in Medicine at the University of Rochester (New York, USA), which offers Flourishing in Medicine workshops which have helped clinicians worldwide experience greater self-awareness, resilience, joy and effectiveness in practice. In addition, Dr. Epstein co-directs the Center for Communication and Disparities Research where he is Professor of Family Medicine, Oncology and Medicine (Palliative Care). A graduate of Harvard Medical School, he is recipient of numerous lifetime achievement awards relating to communication and humanism, a Fulbright fellowship in Barcelona, fellowships at the University of Sydney and the Brocher Institute in Switzerland, and, in 2018, the American Cancer Society’s highest award, the Clinical Research Professorship. He has published over 300 articles and book chapters. For further information about Dr. Epstein, please go to www.ronaldepstein.com.