According to American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC “Firearms are now the leading cause of death for U.S. children & teens under the age of 18” Kids are curious – keep them safe while they explore. Follow these tips below. #Injuryprevention #Pediatrictrauma #gunsafety #ptsIP

"Why did he shoot me? What did I do wrong?". Aderrien Murry, an 11 year old African American from Mississippi, was shot by police after calling 911... The 4 ft 10 in kid was "mistaken for an adult". Luckily, Aderrien is still alive after being shot in the chest.

Are you a 4th year medical student interested in surgery? Don’t miss an opportunity at a sponsored away rotation at Emory University in the honor of the great Asa G Yancey (🫡) Link for more information: med.emory.edu/departments/su… #emorysurgery #grady Emory Surgery Society of Black Academic Surgeons

Wound care/dressing changes are one of the most painful parts of recovering from a severe burn, so any distraction, especially for pediatric patients, is welcome. We teamed up with a @UTSWNews med student & @cristoreydallas to turn a wound care room into an underwater wonderland.

Love working at Parkland!

Heartbroken to hear about a doctor who experienced a pregnancy loss. Gladly, she had access to abortion drugs and lives in a state that supports choice. There is a real human impact with restrictive abortion laws. Women deserve compassion, choice, and access to safe healthcare.

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Academic Medicine will say “diversity is important,” while actively maintaining anti Black spaces. Dr. Robert Ray Jr endured a harmful and toxic learning environment without support from institutional bodies claiming to care about DEI work.

Congratulations to Samir Gadepalli for being appointed the Daniel H. Teitelbaum, MD Collegiate Professor *and* the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship director! 🎉👏 🥳

Congratulations 🎊!!!! Samir Gadepalli

We are overjoyed to celebrate Dr. Gifty Kwakye being named the inaugural Arthur W. Fleming, M.D. Research Professor! Congratulations! 🎉

So inspired, so thankful for my people... UTSW Surgery #SBASUMich2023

Kicking off this year’s spotlights is the amazing Andres Abreu! He’s a current research fellow at UTSW, and applying for the General Surgery #match2024 #generalsurgerymatch2024 #gensurgmatch2024 #futuresurgeon #medtwitter #utswmatch

So excited to see my first independent idea finally published. I learned so much writing this (mostly from Michael Villarreal) and it was a JOURNEY into the #surgpall world. Grateful to AAST and Journal of Surgical Research for the chance to share! 😍 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Congrats to Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku on his investiture as a Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine presidential endowed chair holder with UofUSurgery this week. A trail-blazing career that has shattered many a glass ceiling, Dr. Nwariaku inspires us all. Grateful for all that you do Fiemu 🙏🏾

“Hey Periop and Circulator Nurses! Want to be part of the first surgery ambulatory center that prioritizes special needs patients? Come help build something that’s never been done before! We would love for you to join us!” University Health Morgan's Wonderland