After 9 years, I still can’t bring myself to spread my son’s ashes. Don’t ever downplay children dying.

a tip for all my third years. Everytime you encounter a patient that makes you love medicine even more . write it down, write down as many details about that encounter . it helped me SO MUCH with my Personal statement

plz i just want to be here

“lifelong tall person” is how I will be introducing myself from now on.

freaking out in my car because I got another interview invite only to look up and see my mom standing on the porch with customers staring at me like 👁👄👁

What’s better??

friend: yeah so I stopped working out me: ok?? do u want atrophy

I’ve noticed that like 90% of the time when I mention that I was the first person in my family to go to college, people feel the need to clarify that they, too, have had to work very hard for their successes and I just find that so weird

People w anxiety can be really good at calming others down & looking completely serene while exploding on the inside. People w depression can be really good at making people laugh & looking happy while desperate on the inside. So just be kind. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

So excited to announce that Grey's Anatomy will tell the story of #race and #eGFR TONIGHT (through next week). I'm grateful to have helped with this story line. Thank you shonda rhimes and the whole team for highlighting such an important issue! Check your local listings to tune in!

Night Nurse made this and gave it to an upset dementia patient. Instant solution. Patient smiled and proudly showed me “my bear”, now hugging it and sleeping soundly.

Years ago I enrolled a young man on a clinical trial as his last therapeutic hope. He was not saved. But before he died he asked me to convey the results of the research to his family posthumously. This week, that study matured & showed a significant survival improvement. 1/

WHY IS THERE NOT A UNIVERSAL EMR

I invented something called a “mental health bagel” which is when I buy myself a bagel if I feel bad or good about myself

Welcome to Texas. Today abortion, a medical procedure, is now a felony. Punishable with up to life in prison. No exceptions for rape or incest. If you don’t think this will seriously impact medical care, you are wrong. 1/

Rest in Peace Brian Fraser Alexandria Verner 3rd student whose family wishes they stay anonymous Remember them, honor them, make sure to keep their friends and families in your prayers 💚

As a mom of a member of the community and a proud, lifelong ally, I’m grateful that today we’re banning the horrific practice of conversion therapy in Michigan. In doing so, we are taking action to make Michigan a more welcoming, inclusive place.

LETS GOO. 😤 💪