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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

The feeling of seeing your name on your first long white coat is indescribable! That’s me! That’s really me!! 🥹

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

Good afternoon Twitter, X now lol, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted! The biggest update I have is that I was blessed with the birth of my daughter Sydney Renee on 1/20/24! 🥰 As exciting as this was, I want to share my birth story as it relates to importance of advocacy.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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3 years

To the white male resident today that unhesitatingly was looking out for my well-being when he knew the patient we were encountering today was giving MAGA vibes >>>. I definitely felt noticed and cared for. You are appreciated.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

No need to imagine, I’m here! 😌✌🏾

Hon. George Peter Kaluma, CBS. MP.

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2 years

@SekuruRoddie Imagine your doctor, Lawyer, Engineer in dreadlocks 🏃🏃

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

to always remember to fight and advocate for yourself and find a doctor that will do the same. #preeclampsiaawareness #preeclampsiasurvivor

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

horrific outcomes. I wanted to share this story as of the real importance of advocacy for black women in childbirth is so important and vital. It indeed did NOT matter that I was a physician as I still had pushback on my concerns. I hope this story can help someone out there to

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

condition that could’ve cost me and my child our lives. I called my mom and sisters in real tears because of the thoughts that could’ve happened to me if I went home, but more so I cried even more so for the many black women I know that were in my position and ended up with

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Before medical school, did you all know about MATCH/SOAP? I thought I just picked a specialty and they gave me a job. 🥴

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

After a few more severely elevated blood pressure, the on call doctor said “okay yeah we need to start you on magnesium and prepare for induction of labor quickly, good thing you stayed.” At this point I realized I had experienced a true bias and almost was sent home in a

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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3 years

Normalize NOT doing this: Me: Yeah! I want to be a surgeon, will take me about 9-10 years post grad to be complete with training! Person: Wow?! You know how old you’ll be when you’re finished, near 40?! Whether I’m training to be a surgeon or not, I’ll be almost 40 in 10 yrs

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

7 months

Being a mom is the best title I’ve ever had! ❤️

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I pray I Match. I pray I Match. I pray I Match. If not, God give me understanding and strength to move forward.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

the second one 178/95. At this moment I knew I had developed preeclampsia with severe features and had NOT been previously taken seriously about my concerns. The doctors on call couldn’t believe the blood pressures were real and that possibly this could be from my anxiety.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

felt the need to advocate and make it aware of my medical knowledge and VALID stats of of patients like myself who are at higher risk for preeclampsia (African American and history of HTN). With advocacy by myself and my personal OB I was arguably admitted for monitoring and IOL

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

After many hours of waiting in triage until my room was available my blood pressure was never rechecked. Finally I made it to my room on the floor and my nurse took my blood pressure after about a 6 hour span since the normal ones. My first blood pressure read was 176/ 100,

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

signs that the imminent danger of preeclampsia were near, and I was right. After getting the news of wanting to send me home, I called my personal OB and told her my concerns that I do NOT want to go home and I need to stay at the hospital for more monitoring and she agreed it

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

**My Birth Story, Long Post Alert, But Very Important Read** At my 38 week OB appointment my blood pressure was elevated to 140/100 and my urine dipstick revealed protein 3+. I do have history of controlled hypertension, but prior to this OB visit all of my BP had been normal.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

that it was NOT worth the risk of gambling another week of waiting. My OB told me don’t leave and called over to the hospital and advocated I stay to the on-call OB attending. A few minutes later the on-call OB attending, a white female, came to talk to me and tried to convince

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Last day in the hospital as a medical student vibes! Next time I’ll be someone’s doctor! ✌🏾

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

me that I didn’t need to be admitted even after voicing my concerns and mentioned a long wait time I would have for induction since I had no preeclampsia symptoms in which I said was perfectly fine as I wanted to make sure I and Sydney were safe. At this point for my concerns, I

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

The OB on call for the hospital (NOT my personal OB) advised I be discharged as everything was “fine” and we could hold off on induction of labor until 39 weeks. I had this gut feeling that although on paper clinically everything looked “fine” that my body was giving forewarning

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

God answered my prayers. I’m going to be a surgeon you guys. Crying real tears. 😭😭😭

Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I pray I Match. I pray I Match. I pray I Match. If not, God give me understanding and strength to move forward.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

8 months

My OB made her concerns of probable imminent preeclampsia and to head to L&D triage to be evaluated and most likely admitted for induction of labor. Fast forward after being evaluated in triage my BP had intermittently normalized, my workup labs were normal.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Officially Dr. Madison Renee Cook MD, MS!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I have days when I wake up and recheck my MATCH email to make sure it’s still true I’m going to be a surgeon. 😭

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

1 year

Intern year is coming to a close and I’m just so amazed to see how far I’ve came. My story continues to be written.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Do you guys ever reward yourself after doing minimal things? “Oh I put gas in the car, root beer float for me!” 🤣

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Yes. On National Doctor’s Day while going to see a consult in the ED a nurse mistook me for a custodian and asked for an item to clean up with. With my physician badge on around my neck and this nice pin the hospital gave us. Happy National Doctor’s Day. 🙄

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Honestly, I hope I end up in a residency program that is truly supportive and safe.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I need to learn how to feel accomplished. When family and friends congratulate me I find myself saying, “I’m just..”statements. I think in medicine we’re always comparing ourselves to our peers and don’t realize how many amazing things we’ve done.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Residency starts tomorrow and I just found the bathroom. 😅

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

When you start calculating how much it’s going to be to move, rent, all of the above…whew. 🥴 How am I expected to do this as a no job medical student?! I’m sick

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I pray in 2022 I will have the opportunity to become a Surgery resident in a safe and supportive program. 🙌🏾

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Let’s do some calculations. After 4 years of undergrad, 2 years of grad, and 4 years (+1 research year) of medical school, we are finally here! The journey has been an interesting one, but I can proudly say in May 2022 I will be Dr. Madison R. Cook MD, MS! #GenSurgMatch2022

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Happy to say I’ll be doing my residency training Temple in Philly! So excited for this new journey. ☺️. @TempleSurgRes @TempleSurgery

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Can you believe we made it through our first block of Surgery Residency?!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Every time I get an interview invite I’m like “Wow, they really read my application and liked me back?!” “ Me?!?!” 😅

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

In West Philadelphia… New Home in my New City

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I decided to put this painting up that my good friend painted of me and my dad in our white coats to be seen during interviews! Great comments so far! I miss my dad so much but I feel like this little piece of him gives me so much confidence!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

We kinda made it through the night. Wide eyed and awake at 5:30 am though! 😅

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

First interview tomorrow! What?!?! 🤯🤯🤯🤯 #GenSurgMatch2022

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Do surgical residents use stethoscopes? Asking for a friend. 😅

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

I was having a family meeting today and when I came to a close, one of the male family members said “Thank you Ms. Cook.” His wife turned to him and said, “ That’s Dr. Cook. Thank you Dr. Cook” My heart smiled so much. 🥹

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Did I stop for a pic?! Of course! So excited for my new hospital home and journey!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

In 2 weeks I find out if my dream of becoming a surgeon comes true. Wow. So grateful to be at this point. #match2022

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Just got out of the OR and I saw I got my first interview invite! #GenSurg #Match2022 🙌🏾

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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3 years

I passed STEP 2CK! And increased my score from STEP 1!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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4 years

Hi #MedTwitter 👋🏾 my name is Madison and I am 4th year @MeharryMedical applying into General Surgery! I am currently finishing up a research year focusing on TBIs at Vanderbilt! Looking forward to connecting with other students, mentors, and programs! #Surgery #Trauma #Match2022

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Could NRMP STOP sending emails right now? My heart drops every time.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Yes in 2022 it is still NOT okay to touch people’s hair without permission. Smh

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Vacation is ending and heading back to the states! Next stop Philly for Surgery Residency!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Not going to lie, when I see all these top notch students from Ivy League medical schools on residency interviews, I’m like how did I get to be in the midst?! Huge imposter syndrome sets in! Super proud to always represent @MeharryMedical and our initiatives!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I love seeing and following black women surgeons. Your presence and accomplishments make me a believer that I can be one too!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Accomplished this beast of a test! Now we focus on finding me a residency home! Almost there! 😃

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Today is my 29th Birthday! Happy Birthday to me! 🥳

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Surgery Twitter, I’ve been seeing plenty of bad experiences shared on here about residency. Not going to lie, has me a little worried. Do any of you have good/great experiences/memories that happened for you during residency? ✨ An enlightenment thread ✨

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

One of the great things @MeharryMedical is our Year Book that captures our student body and journeys towards our prospective fields! Meharry gave me the chance to become a doctor that I’ve always dreamed of!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

@Kavya_Davuluri He advocated, protected and made sure no remarks were said or done and if I had encountered any at all he was unaware of he would address/reprimand immediately.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Every scrub is a true honor. 👌🏾

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Residency is literally killing people daily. It is horrific every time you find out another resident has died from suicide.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I’ve retracted, stapled, boveyed, sutured, and tied knots today in the OR. What a great day today is. 🙂

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Block 2 Ped Surgery ✅ Up next Transplant!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

6 months

I had the great opportunity to share my story with the Philadelphia Inquirer. I hope this brings the awareness and importance for advocacy for black women in pregnancy.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Docs can have fun hair too! ☺️

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

The skin. The hair. Just feeling pretty after a long shift today. ☺️

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

I am often in awe and disbelief I’m a Surgery resident. 🥹

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Living the dream waiting in pre-op for the next case!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I decided to shoot my shot to one of my top programs today…this post is to be continued..🤞🏾

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Is this real life?! Am I really about to apply to my dream job finally?! Wow. So happy to have made it this far. 🙌🏾

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Not me pre-drafting an email for invite today lol! Manifesting for greatness! Best of luck to my future Surgery colleagues! #GenSurgMatch2022 🤞🏾

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

I have been a PGY-1 for over a month now and have not once had an urge to belittle, pimp, or give medical students a hard time. This is a character and personality issue. Not a hierarchical issue.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

4 years

Ah, yes! I remember when I first saw @callie_mt at a Meharry AWS panel as a MS1. She was a Meharrian, trauma/burn surgeon, mother, and oh so kind. I had my first OR experience with her on a debridement and skin graft case. I was so nervous and excited at the same time. 1/2

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

I scrubbed in and assisted with an AV fistula revision today and I never knew I would be interested in Vascular Surgery. I was in awe and love at the same time. 🥹

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Got my schedule! I start on MIS! Then head to Peds and then Transplant! I still can’t believe this is happening. 🥹

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

4 years

I know it might not be big to most, but I successfully presented a patient on Trauma ICU rounds today. No interruptions, or “you have forgotten”, and no awkward pauses in between. I was smiling behind my mask when the senior and attending said it was well presented. 🙂

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Excited about the offer I accepted from @UVASurgery for an away elective in the fall! I’ll be on the Colorectal Service and hope to learn so much!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

I will submit ERAS today.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Good vibes on this Friday!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Putting together this rank list is going to be harder than I expected. So many great programs! 😩

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Seeing all these black surgeons land these surgery sub-specialty fellowships>>>>> Warms my heart! Because of you, I know it’s only up for this budding surgeon in training! 🙏🏾

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

There’s so much diversity at my residency program, I really love that for me.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

🗣 If you want more black trainees you can NOT and should NOT overlook where the majority of them are produced. HBCUs. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Scariest and most exciting thing about being a General Surgery intern year so far is when the attending says “ Knife to Madison. Incision Here.”

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Best co-intern duo ever M&M! 🤞🏾😊

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Hi Future Gen Surg friends! I’ll be transparent and share that I received 0 invites during this “big” release week. If the week doesn’t go like you want, it definitely is not over! Keep the faith and strength!

Faithful Ogundiran, MD, MPH

@south_paw04

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The Oct 26 week is finally here. Been trying to stay as calm as possible. Praying for favor for all my #gensurgmatch2023 colleagues. 😅

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

I really graduate from medical school tomorrow. 😬

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Am I the only one who gets in their feelings when the interviewer starts reading excerpts of their LORs.. “Dr. So and So says that you are XYZ” Just remembering and knowing that someone believes in you is priceless.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

3 years

Almost 4 years ago I had my first opportunity to scrub into the OR with @callie_mt ! Excited was an understatement I was feeling that day!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

2 years

Pharmacists are some of the smartest people in the hospital.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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3 years

As matching is a stressful time for everyone and my heart breaks for those who did not match, I would ask applicants to not say things like “if I was an URiM or female I wouldn’t be in this position”. Everyone out here is doing their best, there is no need to blame others.

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Madison Cook MD,MS

@MadisonRCook

6 months

In lieu of #blackmaternalhealthweek my article of my birth story was published in today’s paper. I’m simply in awe and so elated that my story is continuing to be read and the importance of advocacy for black women in childbirth is being highlighted and shared. 🥹

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3 years

This little girl would be so proud of me for never giving up even when odds were stacked up against us. I legit get tearful when I know we are almost there “Maddie”! 🥲

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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3 years

Still thinking hard about what to name him. We had a semi better night last too! And his big brother Chaco has been so welcoming as well!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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3 years

Not a preceptor asking the specialty I’m applying into and then his words verbatim, “Not a good choice in my opinion, have you checked the job market?!” Then he went on for like 5 mins about how it’s a poor choice and giving examples. I wish people would stop doing this.🙄

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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3 years

Not going to lie, I’m excited and nervous to be moving up North. Always been in the South and heard Northern people’s demeanor tends to be a tad less friendly than the South. Lol 😅😂

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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2 years

Y’all seeing my niece for the first time this weekend was the highlight I never knew I needed!

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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3 years

What I’ve really noticed here at my sub-I for the past two weeks, a supportive and teaching driven environment can really help you become confident and bloom. I’ve learned so much in so little time by people who honestly want the best for me. That’s solid. 🙂

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Madison Cook MD,MS

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3 years

So excited to figure out where I’m going tomorrow. 🙂🤞🏾😬

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2 years

Vacation glow! ✨

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