Hospitalist and Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Med. Former Chief Resident
@BSWHTemple_IMED
. Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at A&M.
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Proud to announce that one of my favorite cases got accepted for a poster at
#ACG2022
😁
Can’t wait to meet many of you in person and learn more from leaders in this field!
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I’ve been incredibly impressed by
#GiTwitter
this week. Despite being an ultra competitive field, everyone was very supportive of each other’s fellowship candidacy and
#ACG2022
acceptances! No idea where I’ll end up, but I know my colleagues are going to be awesome!
Another wonderful
#ACG
in the books! Special thanks to all the special mentorship from the leaders in this field, and immense positivity! Super pumped that I got an Outstanding Presenter recognition! Till next year!
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My year as the CTXVA Chief Resident was an absolute DREAM. Honored to have been given the opportunity that literally changed my life and thankful to be recognized. If you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything!
As we get into Chief Resident selection season, I want to strongly recommend anyone interested in academics and medical advancement to consider!! Truly career defining ♥️
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#InternalMedicine
Persisting through rejections/failures is the key to everything! It’s funny looking back. Everyday, your writing gets better, creativity progresses, and your eye for opportunities sharpens. Let the tough days motivate you, because good days will shine! ☀️
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Why does chronic alcohol use cause macrocytosis?
Alcohol's ability to enlarge red blood cells (RBCs) has puzzled me ever since I learned about this association, but assumed it somehow poisons the bone marrow.
The answer is not so simple.
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#tweetorial
@GIDrDon
Thank you for sharing your story! The anxiety of “not doing enough” is real these days. But stories like yours are great reminders that if you have a true passion for something, destiny will find a way 😊
Published! ✅
Check out my latest article and share your thoughts! I’m extremely passionate about patient communication and advocating for its advancement. I built a program to foster resident communication skill enhancement and very excited to share!
Happy Mothers Day! Special s/o to all the
#WomenInMedicine
who are seamlessly balancing being the foundation of their family and supporting their patients everyday! Words cannot describe my appreciation for my wife’s ability to go above and beyond ♥️
🎉 Did somebody say 100% 🎉
Our graduating class of 2022 just had a 100% board pass rate!! BSW will not only prepare you for clinical success, but also fully equip trainees on how to pass boards and set themselves up for a chance at fellowship!
Whoever coined the phrase, “Fail loudly, but succeed in silence” was definitely on to something! Hope everyone has a happy holiday season with their family and friends!
Spent over an hour trying to rock, walk, and sing my one year old down for his nap. Exactly at the 1 hour mark, he pushes up on my chest, looks me in the eye and yells, “HAHA!” 🤣🤣🤣
Guess you can say our personalities are similar 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great reminder that medication regiments are only one aspect of treatment. Every patient is different. Knowledge of their particular lifestyles can assist with adaptation recommendations that will optimize their overall health!
@SPuro88
Just this week, I was asked the same question. I got the “where are you really from?”. Eventually, I said my family is from India. I asked the same of my patient and she said “Louisiana”. It’s funny when they want you to go into more detail, but refuse to do it 😂
Does anyone know if it is advantageous to submit fellowship applications the day ERAS opens VS the day before programs can review them? I keep hearing conflicting information. Thanks!
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🔥 Hot off the press 🔥
Officially published the coolest initiative to advance resident education that I’ve ever been a part of! With the use of technology, our abilities are limitless!
Co-founding a rapid response simulation curriculum was one of the coolest, and craziest experience I’ve been apart of yet! Special thanks to CTXVA staff for partnering with me on this journey and saying yes to every crazy idea! ♥️
New year, new me! So many big things planned this year, our Chief group is PUMPED! Looking forward to sharing all of the adventures, and teaching you more about our program this year!
Got
#GERD
? Heartburn is pervasive & usually treated with meds. But a new
@AmJGastro
study reveals that sleeping on your left side can reduce nighttime acid exposure and speed up acid clearance. It's a simple technique to consider for nighttime symptoms:
The
#DDW
#FOMO
is so real! Incredible to see such amazing people come together to advance a truly special field. You can bet that I’ll be seeing you next year!
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@MN_GIMD
One of the things my co-chiefs and I are working on is a cheat sheet for new interns! A guideline on important phone numbers, locations, contacts, and even door codes. That way, there is less confusion on where everyone is supposed to be and are informed on how to seek help!
Yes, the multiple years of training does qualify us to provide evidence based medical advice. But also, yes, we should politely justify the google searches. Suffering families are just trying to advocate for their loved ones. Empathy during these times builds real trust ♥️
“The quality of your life is a direct reflection of the quality of questions you are asking yourself”.
Would not doubt that every great research project started this way!
Hope everyone has a restful weekend of reflection ahead!
Happy Saturday!
What’s your favorite way to rest and decompress after a busy week? Mine is definitely family time, and buying Sneakers 😂.
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Here’s my favorite shoe on rotation this week!
Texas Life:
Dec 31st at 5pm: “WOW! Let’s go for a walk. It’s 75 degrees outside!”
Dec 31st at 8pm: “Did we finish wrapping the plants? It’s going down to the 20’s tonight”
Posted by a friend I met in a IPAA/UC group 10 years ago. Great reminder that even on our busiest of days, we have to remember that our patients are depending on us to be at our best and advocate for their quality of life.
Many blessings to all the IBD’ers out there!
QI project - does having floor numbers on both sides of the elevator doors increase speed at which we see patients and decrease length of stay? 🤷🏾♂️🤣
#INeverKnowWhereToLook
Building a simulation curriculum was one of the coolest things I’ve ever been a part of! Excited to share our model, study, and hopefully spark ideas for other institutions! 🔜
Anyone else on
#MedTwitter
#GITwitter
wake up 20 minutes earlier than they need to just to enjoy coffee or personal time in the AM? 5am is the new midnight 😂
Personally, I enjoy it when patients and their families find me on social media. It’s a wonderful to see everyone thriving in their lives outside of the hospital. It’s also the best reminder of why we dedicated ourselves to this profession! ♥️
Stumbled across this incredible evidence based video discussing the role of antibiotics in patients with IBD by Dr. Abraham,
@IBD_Houston
!
Very informing and thought provoking!
After finding out that I have an interest in GI, my general neurology attending gave me this incredible article discussing the connections between the gut, microbiome, and brain!
Tell me about your experiences with GI illnesses and Neuro manifestations below!
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Please beware of predatory journals on Twitter! It’s surprising how many will reach out to you. Quality > Quantity
If you have any concerns or need assistance with journal screening please ask a mentor!
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Crazy case of EGPA, formerly known as Chief-Strauss, causing biopsy proven cholecystitis and bowel perforation!
Report coming soon 👀
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Proud to share two more case based publications last month! Another larger project to be shared this month. If you find something interesting and unique, never forget to share! Might help many patients down the line 🤩
Training through COVID-19 has exposed me to some crazy scenarios and pathology.
Looking back, I have to say that treating Fibromyalgia has been the most baffling of all
Christmas Eve dinner of champions while on nights! S/O
@PapaJohns
for the delivery assist.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas with their families!
@hassamalii
@netflix
Making my way through it now! Only a few episodes in, but impressed how they combined multiple themes like Jet, the Mechanist, Omashu etc. excited to see the rest!
@drdhruvmehta
I’m still shocked by this as well. Happened 1 hour away from my home town too. Blessings to all the families and health professionals advocating for them
Fit Friday!
How do you all express your personalities in the hospital? For me, it’s through unique sneakers! Hope everyone’s weekend is a fulfilled one!
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