Might I recommend residency

If I were a baby I would simply get my vaccines in a timely organized manner as recommended by the CDC

Two months ago, I officially graduated with my PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

So IUD insertion is normally just like "take a motrin after"? No nerve block, benzo, nothing?

I'm in clinic today. My 75+ year old attending preceptor walked in and asked me if I'm having a brat summer. The reach of the youth is both wide and dangerous.

Documenting “ecchymosis” instead of “bruise”

Heading into a call shift

a really, really special moment as Stephen Nedoroscik got to meet (and give pins to) a young fan with the same eye condition as him 🫶

This is awesome. Many children with glasses are told they can’t play certain sports. They are not even given the opportunity to try. To see an athlete at the top of his sport proudly wearing glasses is so important. Representation matters.

This text from my dad 😭😭

Imagine winning a gold medal at the Olympics then next week you’re on rounds with a nephrologist answering questions about free water deficit

There is an entire ID board exam in this painting

Hello #MedTwitter, my name is Momodou (Gobi) and I am an MD/MPH student applying to #neurosurgery for #match2025. 🙏🏾 I am passionate about Global neurosurg and promoting DEI in neurosurg. Outside medicine, I enjoy playing and watching soccer. Lets connect! #match2025 🇬🇲

Can someone explain loan forbearance to me like I’m 5?

Excited to announce that I have graduated as a neurologist. But I felt like something was missing. Every day in the hospital I’d diagnose people with life-changing illnesses like stroke, dementia, ALS… but I never saw them again. So who supports them in this new long road ahead?

There are lots of questions, frustration, judgement, and name calling going around about masking so I just wanted to share some things I’ve learned as a person who’s been masking since April of 2020 🧵 And of course, if this doesn’t appeal to you, feel free to scroll on by 🍃

To all my aspiring pediatricians: I have an unexpected PGY-1 spot for immediate start. Unfortunately, I cannot support any visas at this time. If you are interested in this position, please email [email protected] + [email protected] with your CV, 2 LORs, and a letter of intent.

Big fan of medical conferences in Australia

Five years ago I had suicidal ideation due to repeated sleep deprivation. I was a resident working long hours, including 28-hour calls. Sleep deprivation is an independent risk factor for suicide. Any discussion about physician wellness is wholly inadequate if it excludes sleep.

For men, having a wife is a predictor of cancer survival. Meanwhile women with cancer have a very high rate of having their husbands leave them. Sickness and health, indeed.