With all of my posts focusing on work and advocacy (so important for me), I also want to acknowledge the times life brings sadness and what we do to overcome. I know I am blessed. Have a wonderful week, all.

The important of allyship: excellent and essential presentation on leadership opportunities by Dr. Alan Moss MD, Chief Scientific Officer at Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

Congratulations to Dr. Lauren Feld recipient of the #ScrubsNHeels24 Scrubs & Heels “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” award for her work and leadership on parental leave!

Congratulations to Dr. Rina Sanghavi,MD,MBA, recipient of the #ScrubsNHeels24 Scrubs & Heels “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” award! Proud of her leadership on all levels as a colleague, friend, and fellow #PedsGI physician. @naspghan

Good morning Miami! Walk and yoga on the beach - Thank you #ScrubsNHeels2024 for organizing! Scrubs & Heels Every conference needs this! NASPGHAN ANMS

Some 🔥 pearls from our panel discussion

💎 When you get an offer, come armed with information…know your “fair market value” 💵
💎 Don’t hesitate to ask. You won’t get anything you don’t ask for! 📣
💎 Learn to love saying “no” and how to say “yes, and”

Don’t be afraid to ask! Great talk by Jessica R Allegretti on the importance of advocating for your career as a #WomenInMedicine . #ScrubsNHeels24 Scrubs & Heels

“Take your seat AND bring another chair!” Linda Ánh Vân Nguyễn MD Lift and empower your colleagues!” #womeninmedcine #ScrubsNHeels24 Scrubs & Heels

Love working with this amazing colleague and #pedsGI leader, Jessica Barry! #ScrubsNHeels24 Scrubs & Heels!

Starting the morning at #ScrubsNHeels24 Scrubs & Heels with over 200+ #WomenInGI #WomenInMedicine and #allies led by the fearless and fabulous Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF Aline Charabaty, MD, FACG, AGAF!

Excited to be with these wonderful women of #PedsGI Scrubs & Heels! Jessica Barry Rina Sanghavi,MD,MBA Pang Krasaelap, MD Neha Santucci MD

Start to Scrubs & Heels Leadership Summit by the phenomenal duo of Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF and Aline Charabaty, MD, FACG, AGAF!

Dr. Ben Freiberg, Cleveland Clinic Children’s #PedsGI Director of Motility presents on achasia at the Cleveland Clinic conference on the esophagus!

What a privilege to partner with this amazing organization and community of incredible young adults living with #IBD ! Crohn's and Colitis Young Adults Network

Humbled and honored to be joining the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation National Board of Trustees with incredible colleagues! We will partner together to ensure that we continue fighting for all patients living with #IBD . Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Northeast Ohio Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - WPA/WV Cleveland Clinic Children’s

One year at the Clinic & spending a belated Valentine’s Day with the wonderful person who has supported me. This is especially meaningful after a week that reminded me of the things that matter & the people who care about you ❤️. Have a wonderful weekend friends.

As a medical community, we will continue to advocate for all of our children and teens living with #IBD and other chronic illnesses. Grateful to be a part of a specialty #PedsGI committed to our patients and to work daily with my colleagues at Cleveland Clinic Children’s who share my passion.

Join Cleveland Clinic Children’s #PedsGI May 15 for the 3rdAnnual Kaplan Foundation IBD Symposium! The symposium will highlight advances in #pediatric #IBD . Speakers/organizers include Andrew Grossman MD Florian Rieder Sandra Kim MD Jacob Kurowski Jessica Barry Nila Mistry Ambani, MD! clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/i…

Grateful for the ability to step back, take time away from work and to learn how to breathe as we welcome 2024.

“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” I’m particularly reminded of this today. Hug your loved ones, serve those less fortunate, and remember the true meaning of the holidays: love, hope and faith. Happy holidays, friends.