Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this new article on simultaneous heart-kidney txp allocation policy, just out in #TransplantationReports! Many thanks to Lisa McElroy, Brian Shaw, and Moronke Ogundolie for including me. #transplant #SHK doi.org/10.1007/s40472…

Cannot be more excited about the #OBGYN residency application to be launched in 24-25! Thanks to all the collaborative work of our #MedEd community, we will be able to offer applicants state of the art application that is user friendly, mobile-first, and will allow program

2023 was an interesting year for me as a #DO I took over for our long term program director for the fellowship program. When the ACGME and AOA merged in 2018 one of their “requirements” was that all Program directors had to be ABIM certified. This negated my AOBIM

Super excited about #OBGYN ACOG ResidencyCAS bringing more value to applicants. In addition to reducing applications costs (only $99 for 18 applications- the number of signals), the new application will allow a truly rich holistic review of applicants! Proud of this next chapter

Great time being back on campus to present our work at VCOM-Carolinas Research Day! Look out, #ObGynMatch2025, Jordan Winebrenner and I are officially coming for ya!

It is so heartbreaking to have to deal with this. There is unfortunately still so much bias against DOs, no matter how hard we work.

It took a village to get me here. I couldn’t have done it without my mentors and VCOM having my back. Very grateful to match. #dreamcometrue #neurosurgery #match2024

an *ongoing* master thread on my experience matching OB/GYN ✨ keep in mind we are all unique - what worked for me may not suit you, but hopefully this thread can help demystify the extremely intimidating process! i’m here to help with any questions or concerns :-) #obgyn

From U.S. National Science Foundation GRFP Honorable Mention to Awardee 🎉 Huge thank you to my amazing PI Jimena Andersen and my previous mentors/letter writers Keri Martinowich, Svitlana Bach, and Dr. Kimberly Shorter! I can’t believe it! Emory Genetics and Molecular Biology

Attention #OBGYN #Match2025 residency applicants, join us on April 25 at 6pm for a #ResidencyCAS webinar to preview the new @ACOG OBGYN application. #ChangeMedEd Register here us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

How can a team be assembled to manage intricate obstetrical surgeries? Futterman et al. advocate for a structured approach to training faculty within obstetrical divisions, enabling them to successfully handle complex obstetrical cases. Read more at: ow.ly/oE6250Swnvh

In this large multicenter retrospective cross-sectional study, Gulersen et al. showed that fibroids are associated with an increased risk of preterm birth. Read more at: ajogmfm.org/article/S2589-…

In this systematic review, Sigdel et al. showed that induction of labor does not increase the risk for severe perineal lacerations when compared to expectant management. Read more at: ow.ly/c8l450SwnwW

Can OBGYN residents benefit from virtual reality training? McEvoy et al. demonstrate the efficacy of virtual reality in teaching the insertion of postpartum balloons for managing postpartum hemorrhage. Read more at: ow.ly/KVkP50SKHzq

What methods can prevent cesarean uterine scar defects? According to Maki et al., using double-layer barbed suture closure during cesarean delivery may help reduce the risk of scar defects and postoperative complications. Read more at ow.ly/NKeq50SKHAg

Teamwork makes the dream work! Mccarley et al. showed that implementing a pragmatic nurse-initiated protocol improved the diagnosis time and treatment of perinatal hypertensive emergency. Read more at: ow.ly/o4Fh50SKHBL

What is the ideal interpregnancy interval in patients with twin pregnancies? Ye et al. aim to answer that question in this population-based retrospective cohort study. Read more at: ow.ly/Vpif50SQxSY

The postpartum period is a vulnerable time for many patients. Zafman et al. highlight an alarming trend in postpartum education among patients with racial-ethnic disparities. Read more at: ow.ly/MxUS50SQxTe

What is the cheapest and most effective way to manage postpartum hypertension? Mei et al. conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis showing that remote blood pressure management is associated with better outcomes compared to usual care. Read more at: ow.ly/37P850SQxTj

Pain control following cesarean delivery remains challenging in many patients. Qin et al. compare lateral quadratus lumborum block versus acupuncture in this randomized clinical trial. Read more at: ow.ly/cFC050SQxTx