Maria (Lolita) Alcocer Alkureishi, MD, serves as a primary physician for infants, children and teens of all ages. Her goal is to provide continuity of care and preventive health care services for medically underserved youth.
A dedicated educator, Dr. Alkureishi teaches medical students, interns and residents about pediatric clinical care in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. Her research activities focus on patient-centered EHR use.
UCSF
San Francisco, CA
- Pediatrics Residency
2008
UCSF
San Francisco, CA
MD - Medicine
2004
National Coverage of Adolescent Opioid Overdose Prevention Content in Pediatrics Clerkships.
National Coverage of Adolescent Opioid Overdose Prevention Content in Pediatrics Clerkships. J Adolesc Health. 2025 Apr 23.
PMID: 40266163
Technological Literacy as a Framework for Health Professions Education in the Digital Era.
Technological Literacy as a Framework for Health Professions Education in the Digital Era. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2024 Aug 22; 316:1500-1504.
PMID: 39176488
Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Student Experiences in Medical School: A Multicenter U.S. Survey.
Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Student Experiences in Medical School: A Multicenter U.S. Survey. J Gen Intern Med. 2025 Jan; 40(1):192-194.
PMID: 39117884
One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Update on Medical Student Experiences and Well-being.
One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Update on Medical Student Experiences and Well-being. J Gen Intern Med. 2023 01; 38(1):273-276.
PMID: 36266379
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study.
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study. Acad Med. 2022 Nov 01; 97(11S):S175.
PMID: 37838903
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study.
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study. Acad Med. 2022 Nov 01; 97(11S):S175.
PMID: 36734794
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study.
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Medical Students From Low- vs Higher-Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds? A Multicenter U.S. Survey Study. Acad Med. 2022 Nov 01; 97(11S):S175.
PMID: 37460517
Impact of the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Student Well-Being: a Multisite Survey.
Impact of the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Student Well-Being: a Multisite Survey. J Gen Intern Med. 2022 07; 37(9):2156-2164.
PMID: 35710675
Digitally Disconnected: Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives on the Digital Divide and Potential Solutions.
Digitally Disconnected: Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives on the Digital Divide and Potential Solutions. JMIR Hum Factors. 2021 Dec 15; 8(4):e33364.
PMID: 34705664
U.S. Medical Student Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey.
U.S. Medical Student Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey. Acad Med. 2021 11 01; 96(11S):S207-S208.
PMID: 34705708
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine
Gold Foundation
2024
Lucille Lester Award for the Promotion of Childhood Wellness, Senior Award
University of Chicago
2024
University of Chicago Basic Sciences Division Distinguished Faculty Educator & Mentor Award
University of Chicago
2017
Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence Institute Associate Junior Faculty Scholar
University of Chicago
2016
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
Gold Foundation
2014
AOA Faculty Inductee
AOA
2014
Richard M. Rothberg Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care and Resident Education
University of Chicago
2014
Fellow of the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators
University of Chicago
2014