Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦 @Adeel_A_Sham Twitter profile

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

2 years

My dad, an ENT surgeon, wanted to be a General Surgeon but couldn't match into it. Today he got to sit in my office, here is to the original Dr.Shamim. 🥂 #sortofdreamcometrue #FatherAndSon

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

@AdairaLandryMD Bariatrics: High protein, high fiber diet

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

#Medtwitter this 🧵 is my advice regarding interviewing (do's & dont's) for residency. Tried to make it as general as possible, hopefully you find it helpful. Some tidbits for #IMGs . Key points are at the end. #ERAS2023 #Match2023 Disclaimer: I have never done virtual interviews.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

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1 year

Absolutely irrelevant post. You are all IMGs from Pakistan and as such represent your country. Displaying which Pakistani medical school had more matches is not important IMHO.

Muhammad Tausif 🇵🇸🇵🇰

@thinKerDrz

1 year

KEMU leading this match cycle with 78 graduates matched so far among 443 Pakistani IMGs That’s huge 💯 Proud of #KemuAlum #Match2023

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

1/ #MedTwitter , as promised this 🧵 is about my mistakes during #ERAS and #residency interviews scheduling. Very important specially for #IMG applicants. I tried to keep is as generalized as possible, so it's not speciality specific. #Match2023 @StoriesImg @ECFMG_IMG @ERASinfo

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

- I didn't match into ENT. - My plan B was to do Gen Surg --> turned out to be the best decision I took! - Now I am living the dream I had once envisioned as an #IMG #medstudent . - The universe has a mysterious way of doing things, you just never know. #Match2023 #MedTwitter

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

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5 years

It's not official until it's on Twitter! Glad to have passed the ABSCE...officially board certified in General Surgery! 😊

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Hot take #7 : #MedTwitter , residency matching is NOT a fair process. It's who you know that will get you interviews. Likewise, it's who you know that will determine where your name ends up on the ROL & hence match. Be wary of people that claim this process is equitable. #match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Hot take: #MedTwitter it doesn't matter if you get 25 interviews or 1 interview. IF you match, it will be to ONE program. So please stop this I got "n" interviews as it truly makes no difference. You are demoralizing other applicants. No need to make it a competition. #Match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

1/ Many folks have messaged me asking for guidance regarding #USMLE , so I figured I might create a thread on how I was able to take all exams (except step3) while still in #medicalschool . The following 🧵 is what I found useful for me, obviously doesn't apply to everyone. 👇

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

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@toxicologist12 Trauma surgeons hate people "who are minding their own business at 4am"

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

3 years

@traumamom4 @elliotthaut I am in Arkansas. We have been on divert, no ICU beds. Insane!!!

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

4 years

For the new surgery interns, Congratulations! Here is my advice to you all that I wish someone had told me, when I embarked on the same path back in 2013. #surgeryinternship #match2020 #july1st #MedTwitter #surgeryresidency

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1 year

Hot take: #MedTwitter , it doesn't matter if you matched at your 1st, 5th or last choice, heck even if you SOAP'd into a spot. All that matters is: you have a job to get a training. Make the most of your training & focus on what kind of a physician you want to become. #Match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

1 year

#Livingthedream

Mercy Fort Smith

@MercyFortSmith

1 year

Mercy's Dr. Adeel Shamim has again been named a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly! Dr. Shamim is a general surgeon at #MercyFortSmith who specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including bariatric surgery. Congratulations, Dr. Shamim! Read more:

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

1/ Want to be busy early on in your surgical career? Below is a 🧵 on how I was able to perform >1000 procedures in less than two years into being an attending. #MedTwitter

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

@temafudge Why is ANY doctor mean to medical students? Like the unnecessary tension in the hospital...what's the point?

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

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@EMSabiha LMAO, was that a surgery resident by any chance?

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

It's official, FACS ✅. #ACSCC2022

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

7 months

@saharbjones @AmericanAir I once helped out a passenger on @TurkishAirlines flight from Istanbul to Chicago...forget about giving a gift they didn't even acknowledge something like this happened on the flight when i reached out to them later on. These airlines are getting ridiculous by the day.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Pakistani mehendi color scene is on point! #mehendi #pakistaniwedding

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

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Changing perception of Surgeons...one medical student at a time. #MedTwitter

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

#MedTwitter #IMG #surgeonsunited @AKUGlobal @UFSurgery @SIUHOSPITAL @AmCollSurgeons @StoriesImg It took 10 years, but it was worth it! Can't thank people enough for taking a chance & having faith in me. It's a privilege to be FACS!! 🎉 How it started. How it's going.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Hot take #2 : #Medtwitter , no matter how good the correspondence has been with the PD, take that with a pinch of salt. PD is supposed to be nice & welcoming. Emails stating how much they like you mean NOTHING. It's not official until you match & sign on the dotted line! #match2023

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

5 months

Congratulations to everyone that matched!! Its been 10 years since I received the same email back in March 2014! Welcome to the best field 😁 To those going through SOAP...do not give up. @TheNRMP match does not define you in any way. #GenSurgMatch2024 #Match2024 #MedTwitter

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

10 year Anniversary, @AKUGlobal class of 2012. #25thgraduatingclass

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

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@Raptors Wasn't there like 0.3 secs left???

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

My elderly patient (who couldn't speak English) was so excited to be discharged home, just before I left the room he: - pointed to me - pointed to his heart - pointed upwards It's such a privilege to be working in this field. #BlessedAndGrateful #MedTwitter

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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My journey started on July 1st, 2013, finally complete on Oct 16th, 2022. 9 years in the making, but honored to officially be a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 🎉 Innumerable people to thank for being my support & helping me get here. #ACSCC2022 #FACS #MEDtwitter

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

6 months

There better be a @netflix series on the 2024 Pakistani elections. True democracy shown by the people of 🇵🇰! PTI has destroyed any competition despite everyone trying to prevent it from existing. @PTIofficial #PakistanElection2024

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

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#MedTwitter ✅ Changing perception of surgeons, one medical student at a time.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

1) I am noticing in my DMs, the same sort of Qs from #Medstudents & #IMGs about how I was able to get into surgery in the US. Below is a brief 🧵 of what I did, which is not by any means the only way to do it...just worked for me. - Hardwork - Calculated risks - Luck #MedTwitter

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

1/🧵for my #GeneralSurgery folks. @AmBdSurg oral boards is probably the toughest exam you will face in your career (definitely was for me)! I couldn't find really good guidance anywhere when I was a resident. I got #boardcertified within 4 months of graduation,👇 is how to do it!

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

1 year

#MedTwitter Work has been physically & mentally exhausting. My patient's mother, dropped this off in my office & told me to make sure my mom reads it. I was so touched by this, that I want everyone to read it! Reminder of why we do this day in & day out. 🙂 #blessed #Gratitude

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

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#medtwitter , congrats to all that matched!!! For those folks that didn't, don't give up & don't be afraid to pivot. 10 years ago, I didn't match into ENT, but eventually found a home in GS & now I'm living the dream! You just never know what's best for you! #IMG #Match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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6/23/13, I travelled from Canada to the US alone to embark on my surgical training & remember spending my first Eid alone. 10 years later (6/23/23), traveling this time to Canada with wifey to celebrate Eid with family. 😁 Life works in mysterious ways... #blessed #EidUlAdha2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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@Raptors Down 17, tied it up! Awesome game, just couldn't overcome the best player of the Cavs...the referee.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

@AlghalayiniLulu There is also a huge gap between residency and actual practice. No one teaches about the insurance/admin/CPT codes/non-medical issues that you have to deal with on a daily basis.

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@Adeel_A_Sham

1 year

Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. As an intern, you don't have enough knowledge to make a decision. It's better to ASK a senior why a test is being ordered as opposed to deciding yourself to not order a test. Better advice is to seek help when unsure. #MedTwitter #GenSurg

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@awsumpowers

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Incoming interns! #ResidencyTip 475: Before ordering ANY test/lab/imaging, ask yourself: “How will the results change management?” If the answer is “It won’t”, don’t order it.

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@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Hot take #3 : #MedTwitter ,when answering questions during your interview,avoid lengthy "essay type" answers. Your interviewer will lose interest & forget what you are talking about. Keep your answers pertinent,relevant & crisp. Don't ramble unnecessarily. Practice this! #Match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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@SPerdawood If I am going to do a colostomy, I do 1. If I am going to do a ileostomy, I do 2. This is to keep the incision away from the ostomy and it's appliance. Otherwise it doesn't really matter.

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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Hot take #6 : #Medtwitter , common Q asked is "tell me about your weakness"? DON'T try to make "the weakness into a strength answer", it's very generic & EVERY candidate does it. Instead,tell your weakness & focus on how you're working on it to try to get BETTER everyday. #match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

@jasonryanmd For IMGs: most important thing is knowing someone at the program that vouches for them.

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@Adeel_A_Sham

1 year

@generalorthomd Plot twist: Maybe the patient actually had some sort of a backward hip to begin with... *I am gen surg, go easy on me* 😂

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Eid Mubarak, from both of us... #EidMubarak2022

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

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@HarkerDavid Some residents say they don't like neurology that much. They must be out of their mind.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

@DoctorVig 1) How to handle an emotional patient/situation. 2) Death of a patient. 3) Breaking bad news.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

4 years

To new beginnings... #BlessedAndGrateful #attendinglife #mis #bariatricsurgery #roboticsurgery

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

6 years

You had just ONE gun shot wound on your chest. Came in with CPR going. We opened your chest. I held your heart in my hands when you were pronounced dead. You were on your way to deliver a pizza, still think about it Everytime I see that pizza store. #ShareAGunViolenceStory

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@Adeel_A_Sham

7 years

@HarkerDavid Some residents don't like Opthalmology that much. They must have a tunnel vision.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Hot take #9 : #Medtwitter , program ROL is Tiered. It typically follows this ranking: -US MDs (fresh grad > old grad) -US DOs (fresh grad > old grad) -US IMGs (fresh grad > old grad) -IMGs (fresh grad > old grad). • Exceptions include Canadian medical students = US MDs #Match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

When you get an interview invite, you need to decide how early you want to interview. If a program is going to be low down on your rank list, try to schedule that interview ASAP. 🎯 It's as if you are practicing for your interviews at high tier programs later on. This is helpful!

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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Hot take #10 (final): #medtwitter , NRMP is geared towards matching AMGs & rightly so --> American taxpayer $$$. As an #IMG you HAVE to be better than American applicant to be ranked. It's hard, but NOT impossible, many have made it. GOODLUCK, pursuing your 🇺🇸 dream. #match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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Happy Holidays, also just wanted to drop in and say IT'S OFFICIAL- I am #boardcertified in #generalsurgery . Thank you for the timely certificate @AmBdSurg .

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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Looking for Anesthesia to start my case

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@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

@zohaaa Who remembers the red Dodge Viper that was always parked in the car showroom?

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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Twitter Fam, so alot of current interns have messaged me asking for advice about PGY2 year. I think this is the perfect time to share what I have learned so far. Here is yet another thread for the junior #MedTwitter , from my perspective...Let's go #surgeryresidency #yougotthis

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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@ElliotServaisMD @TomVargheseJr @DavidCookeMD @DissanaikeMD @TsengJennifer @juliomayol @STS_CTsurgery @SAGES_Updates @steven_stain When NOT to operate...that comes with experience.

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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1/ Finished my 💯 case as an attending! Going from a trainee to an attending has been a steep learning curve to say the least. Challenges change on a daily basis but definitely keep it interesting, glad I chose the right field for me! Brief thread of what I have learned so far

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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Last night as a trainee...tomorrow is my first day as a Bariatric/MIS Attending. I still remember my first day as an intern on 7/1/13. I will never forget how I got to this stage! Taking it all in tonight! #grateful #humbled #Thankful #foreverlearner #GivingBack

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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🗝️ points: Know your ERAS application Know the program Know your why Be prepared AHEAD of time for virtual IV Blend in with appearance Answer clearly Avoid controversial topics Be honest Be nice Be humble & come across as trainable Be able to talk about your 🚩

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Hot take #5 : #MedTwitter , residency match is NOT an easy process. It requires hard work, persistence, sacrifice & luck. If it was easy everyone would be matching. Having said that, the process is worth it. Be uncomfortable NOW, so you are comfortable LATER in life. 🎯 #Match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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#livingthedream

Mercy Fort Smith

@MercyFortSmith

2 years

We couldn't be prouder of Dr. Adeel Shamim, recently named a top doctor by @CastleConnolly ! Dr. Shamim joined Mercy Clinic General Surgery in Fort Smith in 2020 and specializes in minimally invasive surgery. Congratulations, Dr. Shamim! Read more:

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Do not fall for the "just be yourself" trap! I made that mistake and know exactly how my interview went after that. 🤦🏽‍♂️ Remember you are interviewing for a job, be on your best behavior ( no slangs/curse words etc). It's basically putting on a show, but it has to be done. 🎯

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Feb 8th, 2024 will go down as the most remembered day after Aug 14th, 1947 in Pakistan's history! How Imran Khan was able to win despite being in Jail, is nothing short of historical. All the other 🤡 parties can keep trying to manipulate the results. #PakistanElections2024

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@SadiqNaveed Step1 end of 4th year. Step2 mid-end of 5th year. Apply for the match as soon as your graduate. Step3 before starting internship. I did this, and have guided numerous students to do this aswell. Increases chance of matching...

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@HarkerDavid Some residents say they don't Iike radiology that much. They must be living in the dark

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Third year as an attending ✅. PGY-11 loading... #MedTwitter

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@Adeel_A_Sham

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Hot take #4 : #Medtwitter , you WILL get many rejections & that's ok, their loss. Don't ruminate over it. Focus on the interviews you do get. Number of rejections has nothing to do with the ONE program you will match at. Take every interview knowing you might match there! #match2023

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@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

During the interview, please dress to blend in (solid colors blue black etc), no awkward screens behind on zoom etc. You don't want to be the one that stuck out for the wrong reasons. These things do get talked about after the interview. Your goal is to blend in with the rest. 🎯

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

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Now that's amazing!!!

Medical College of Wisconsin

@MedicalCollege

1 year

This mother and son dream team both matched today! #MatchDay #MCWMatch23

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Might seem obvious but: LISTEN to the Q being asked. THINK before speaking. When answering a Q, please speak slowly, clearly, enunciate your words. You want the interviewer to understand your answer, not guess as to what you just said. Remember this is YOUR time, slow down 🎯

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

5 years

Just received this gift from @AmericasHernia ! Thank you very much. I loved participating in the compact hernia course and learned so much. Now can't wait to learn from @NovitskyYuri 's book. 😊 #notjustahernia

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Now onto the actual interview Qs. Your most common one will be: "tell me about yourself". Please don't narrate your entire life history, don't regurgitate your #ERAS application, no I don't want to hear about your #USMLE scores here! Have 3-4 short sentences to answer this Q. 🎯

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Ultimately, program director is looking for candidates that are a good "fit" for the program, whatever that is. If you are a good fit for that program, tell them how.🎯 You have come this far; congratulations on your journey & achievements. May the force be with you. #match2023

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Changing perception of Surgeons...one medical student at a time. 🙂 #MedTwitter #surgeryrocks

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

#MedTwitter Changing perception of Surgeons, one patient at a time. ✅

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

4 years

@AlohaMattyTGO >92% O2 is normal Low O2 doesn't cause an asthma attack Hydrochloroquine has several major side effects including arrhythmias, not advisable to take for Covid.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

5 years

@HeartDorktor @SchwesterFD General Surgeon's pulse: "Constipation" - 60 "Abdominal pain" - 70 "Painful hernia" - 80 "Bleeding per oral" - 90 "GSW to chest" - 100 "Consult to bring surgery on board" - V.Tach

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

4 years

8 years ago, started this journey! To the next 8 years... #medicalschoolgraduation #akualumni

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

4 years

A Medical journey that started in 2007, finally coming to fruition! 2020 has been extremely difficult --> this makes it worth. I will be happy to see your MIS/Bariatric needs. 😉 Thank you @NorthwellHealth . #PGYDONE #attendinglifesoon #foreverlearning #MedTwitter #MISsurgeon

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Hot take #8 : #medtwitter ,ROL is program specific, comprises of objective grading & SUBJECTIVE assessment. The process is driven by various biases & it's FAIRNESS depends entirely on such biases. Even if you have a stellar application, you might NOT be ranked to match!! #match2023

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

- 🇵🇰 vs 🇮🇳, the greatest rivalry in sports! - It's always an emotional rollercoaster. - Got my 🇵🇰 kit on for 🍀. - Match time is 3am CST in Arkansas! 😂 - Game on hai dost... #iykyk #PakvsIndia #T20WC2022 #Pakistan

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

@hibsumra ABC of an intern: Always Listen Believe no one Check everything yourself

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

4 years

@responsibleMDs I see your point. BUT medically speaking, all three doctors are wrong...need to get a good H&P first.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Please AVOID controversial topics. No politics, religion, stereotyping etc. If your interviewer asks, deflect this topic as best as you can. None of that has anything to do with medical training!!! 🎯 Be smart about how you answer to controversial Q! Don't let your guard down...

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

4 years

New beginnings...

Mercy Fort Smith

@MercyFortSmith

4 years

“There is just no better feeling than to care for another human being,” says Dr. Adeel Shamim, a general surgeon who recently joined #MercyFortSmith . Dr. Shamim was exposed to surgery at a young age, as his father was also a surgeon. Read more here:

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

"why should we chose you" Please answer this with humility. I was baffled at the answers I got from some of the applicants when I interviewed🤦🏽‍♂️ You are "seeking" a spot, no the program does not "deserve" you in it. Honestly, blending in with your answer is probably the best 🎯

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

6/ When searching programs, 👀 for residents similar to YOU (race, nationality, gender identity etc). These are MUST APPLY TO programs. PD has shown through their ACTIONs they match diverse candidates. Many programs claim this but their "current resident" roster speak otherwise

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

FACS loading...

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

Great job by the @AmBdSurg continuous certification committee. The exam was reasonable, doable and pertinent to my practice. #foreverstudent #examsforlife

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

7 years

ICU residents are more oliguric compared to ICU patients. Please keep yourself hydrated.

Urine output on an intensive care unit: case-control study - PubMed

Managing our own fluid balance is more difficult than managing it in our patients. We should drink more water. Modifications to the criteria for acute kidney injury could be needed for the assessment...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

16/ I think this pretty much covers all my mistakes from the #ERAS application stand point. If you have any Qs, you can ask away & I will try my best to answer. I will upload another 🧵 about what to do "on the actual residency interview". Goodluck everyone applying. #Match2023

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

4 years

@AshleyGWinter Imagine if the entire human skin had dartos fascia.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

3 years

Finally received my #Fellowship certificate! Thanks @SAGES_Updates for the recognition, will proudly put this up in my office! 🙂 #FLScertified #FEScertified #FUSEcertified #MIScertified

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

6 years

@medicalaxioms Swan Ganz catheter on every patient for hemodynamics monitoring.

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

5 years

It's not official until it's on Twitter! Glad to have passed the last written marathon of an exam ABSQE! Shout out to @BehindTheKnife for the timely podcasts! @AmBdSurg #technicallylastabsite #nomorefiser #dominatetheday

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

3 years

@TheRealDoctorT Being a doctor is a job that's 24hours, 7 days, 365 days long. People don't talk enough about how exhausting and full of personal sacrifices it is...

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

2 years

This is a good time to remember that no matter what happens you keep pushing forward!!! I had no idea I would be a robotic surgeon as a #MedStudent . I thought I would do: ENT H&N Sx Gen Sx Endocrine Sx Transplant Sx Trauma Sx MIS Bariatric Sx You just never know... #Match2023

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Adeel A. Shamim MD, FACS, FASMBS 🇵🇰🇺🇸🇨🇦

@Adeel_A_Sham

3 years

Will this happen at SAGES? @SAGES_Updates 👀 👀 👀

Dr. Glaucomflecken

@DGlaucomflecken

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