Crockett: There are those that would make some people believe because I happen to be Black and a woman that even though I can rattle off all the qualifications in the world, my blackness makes me unqualified

Had the unique privilege to give my very first oral presentation at a national conference. A blessing to have genuine mentors who believe in you, support you, and nurture your intellectual curiosity. 🤗I remain grounded in my why: to improve lives. #Grateful #ResearchBarbie

A topic near and dear to my heart

The joy I get when I see the “Your Letter has been uploaded to ERAS” notification . . My letter writers out here making my lil ole dreams come true 🥺

The Impact of Surgical Training on Residents' Relationships and Life Choices #WorkLifeBalance #surgeryeducation #MedTwitter pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39178488/

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Plastic Surgery: Where Do We Stand? Highlighting Overlooked Issues in Efforts to Improve Representation pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39019706/

Variability in Postoperative Nipple Sensation by Dermoglandular Pedicle in Bilateral Breast Reduction pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39304609/

Grateful.

Up to 82% of pregnant surgeons experience miscarriage, preterm delivery, and intrauterine growth restriction. Occupational hazards, including prolonged standing, physical exertion, overnight shifts, and teratogenic exposure, contribute to these risks. ja.ma/4eUXVQn

Officially textbook chapter author 💁🏾‍♀️👩🏾‍⚕️🔬🤪 #ResearchBarbie

Opinion: In 2024, the healthcare world saw major strides in obesity treatment, HIV prevention, and schizophrenia therapies. These were the top medical breakthroughs of the year.

For the past 3-4 years, I’ve hosted the Med School Zoom Party, a panel series designed to inspire and empower students (at all levels of training). Looking for med students & residents interested in being panelists for the 2025 panel sessions. Learn more: theprettymed.com/medschoolzoom

Made a mistake this week felt icky. This was what my senior told me: “Repeat to yourself: “I am a learner, I don’t know everything and that’s ok. I value progress over perfection. I will learn from this mistake and not make it in the future.”” Program culture matters.

Yale IM residency program rank list for 2025 match season posted by the program director Ranking equation according to PD is =F2:F567*100+(G2:G567^2)*50+((H2:H567)/2)^1.25+(I2:I567^1.75)*15+(J2:J567^1.75)*15+(K2:K567^1.75)*5+ L2:L567*5+ M2:M567*10+ N2:N567*10+

My first in text citation … “the study by Adebagbo et al” 😭😭😭🥲 crying #ResearchBarbie

“Medical School Admission: Beyond the Numbers” Hear from admissions deans on crafting an authentic med school application!✨ 🎉 📅 Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 📍 Register via QR Code or click the link: tinyurl.com/MSZPDiscoverMed (NOT recorded) #PremedLife #MedSchoolAdmissions

In this Viewpoint, Jimmy McDermott, Christian de Virgilio MD FACS, and Sharon Lum MD MBA FACS provide recommendations for surgeons to stay active amidst demanding professional and personal commitments to help manage stress, avoid burnout, and improve overall quality of life. ja.ma/3F3uzCh

God’s promises are yes and Amen. Going to be a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon #Blessed #Match2025

Medicare Part D Update: What’s the Deal with Obesity Meds? 📄 CMS just dropped its 2026 Medicare Final Rule—and guess what? ❌ Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) are still not covered under Part D. Despite rising demand and strong evidence for meds like semaglutide, CMS said: “CMS