Ayla Gerk @ayla_gerk Twitter profile

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Ayla Gerk

4 months

Our newest Viewpoint is out! 📢 As a Latin American, I was specially honored to have collaborated on 🇪🇨 #NSOAPS -the 1st in @pahowho Now we call, Brazil: Can you be next⁉️🇧🇷 We are ready to make it happen‼️ #GlobalSurgery #MedTwitter @HarvardPGSSC @minsaude @LancetRH_Americ

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Grateful to @TheLancet for ⏰ sharing our piece As we assemble #today to deliberate on the future of #UHC at #UNGA78 , let’s underscore the significance of #SAO ‼️ #GlobalSurgery is indispensable to achieve #UHC2030 , assuring equitable and resilient #healthcare systems🌎 #ActNow

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

3 years

Couldn’t be happier to present in my first conference, internationally and representing the best team I could ask for. So thankful for this opportunity, research and for this amazing group ❤️ I hope we can continue to promote equity, education, mentorship and +

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

Honored to have our projects presented at @GICSurgery #GICSV 👶 Couldn’t be more lucky to be part of such amazing teams, surrounded by the best people working together in advancing #SurgicalCare4Kids #GlobalSurgery 🩺🌎 @mcgillu | CommiSur Lab | @HarvardPGSSC 🇧🇷 | JML Fellowship

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Incredibly proud of Team Brazil 🇧🇷 @HarvardPGSSC at #ACSCC23 @AmCollSurgeons : 📊 3 posters 🎙️ 2 presentations & more to come‼️ But what fills me with the greatest pride is our teamwork, dedication, and unwavering love and support 💚 This is not just a team; it's a family 🤍

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Pleased to work w/ such a special group on a significant piece @TheLancet Highlighting the importance of Emergency, Critical, Operative care resolution #WHA76 #eco4uhc @WHO Let's amplify our actions for integrated emergency preparedness & Focus on #1 mission: #Patients #Equity

Shreenik Kundu

@ShreenikKundu

1 year

🎉 Delighted to be published in @TheLancet 📚 Just in ⏰ for the imminent passage of the ECO resolution #WHA76 @WHO 👏Let's transcend boundaries and seize this opportunity to help This is close to my🫀& reminds me why we started🌍 #Health4all #GlobalSurgery #ecosaveslife #ECO4UHC

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

Wow! Still can’t believe I am in this picture and part of this team, with so many inspiring people 🥹 Truly Blessed, Humbled & Honored 🤍 @HarvardPGSSC | @ughe_org | @PIH team at #CUGH2024 @CUGHnews

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

2 years

I am so honored to represent an organization I truly believe with such inspiring Co-Chairs. But today I would like to add a message: Make the No’s on your path a motivation and not a reason to stop. If you have a dream, don’t stop. Learn from your errors, work harder, do better.

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Absolutely thrilled and grateful to kick off my journey at @PGSSC ! 1st week has been an absolute whirlwind of energy and inspiration, leaving me even more fueled with passion. Excited to learn, collaborate with brilliant minds, and drive positive change in #GlobalSurgery .

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

AAAAAAAA MY FRIEND WILL BE THE BEST SURGEON, AND THERE IS NO DOUBT ON THAT 🥹🤍👏✨ So prouddddd! We all know how much you deserve it 👏

Mayte Bryce Alberti, MD

@MayteBryce

8 months

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *I’m going to be a surgeon* WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Grateful to be part of the @WomenSurgeons community, embracing core values of support and empowerment. Impressive lecture by @TomVargheseJr on overcoming #ImposterSyndrome at #AWS2023 . Let's rise together! 🌟💜

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

9 months

Can’t think of a better way to represent @HarvardPGSSC & #GlobalSurgery at #ASC2024 than with these powerful women!! I love this team! Empowered by this squad 🤍 #ILookLikeASurgeon #GenderEquity #ThefutureoftheORisbright ✨ 💜 @AcademicSurgery

HarvardGlobalSurgery

@HarvardPGSSC

9 months

Our team has arrived to #ASC2024 ! Glad to reunite with past members and connect with peers and mentors. Make sure you look out for our presentations 🔎 @AcademicSurgery @UnivSurg

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Wrapping up #ACSCC23 but our mission persists 🌏 @HarvardPGSSC impact shines through: 📊 10 posters 🎤 21 presentations 🌐 2 panel sessions And more ‼️ Breaking barriers in #GlobalSurgery , with genuine collaborations for local representation & empowerment 🗣️💪 @AmCollSurgeons

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

#TeamBrazil 🇧🇷 is my❤️ Proud of their work & most of all the special & incredible people! Even more significant when presented at @HarvardPGSSC by such inspiring mentors @FerreiraLoyola & @RFerreirairani Can't wait to see all the next steps of this team✨

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

10 months

Thank you, @G4Alliance , for all the collaboration and for the opportunity to present Ecuador’s #NSOAPs Process at G4 Latam Working Group Meeting 🌎 It’s been a true privilege to work in this impactful achievement in 🇪🇨 & in #GlobalSurgery

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Only 39% of #globalhealth conference attendees are from #LMICs !!! 🗣️ “We need to recognize the roots causes, including racism and colonialism. How do we address this challenge? Sustained advocacy and effort”. - @ shashika bandara

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

7 months

Thursday Morning Reports with @HarvardPGSSC family 🤍 Happy to cross any borders (literally) to be with them 🏎️🤍 🌎🫂

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

9 months

In #Academia it's easy to fall in the trap of mistaking #publication for #progress ✖️ @paimadhu shares important message from personal experience: 📍Publishing ≠ Change! We must push beyond result found into results done & transform a paper into impactful practice📄->🎯

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

7 months

Ecuador’s National Surgical Strengthening Plan: First in Latin America, provides hope for surgical care agenda Read Here ↘️ Thank you, @pahowho ! Let's continue pushing this forward ‼️ 🌎🩺 #globalhealth #uhc #health4all #globalsurgery #NSOAPs

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Insightful presentation by @annabellejones2 at #ACSCC23 @HarvardPGSSC on Food Insecurity after Surgical Trauma: • >20% of #trauma patients with incident #FoodInsecurity within 6 months • Variety of associated factors ⬇️ • This is a global problem 🌏 ‼️ #GlobalSurgery

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

3 years

📌 In 🇧🇷 over 1 million surgical procedures have been delayed in 2020. 📌 Strict policies to contain COVID ensure minimal reductions in emergent procedures, but dramatically increase elective backlog. Government efforts will be necessary! Link:

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Thanks, @TheLancet , for sharing our piece & highlighting the importance of accessible #surgical care 🌏💉 Proud and honored to work with this amazing team advocating for #UHC & #GlobalSurgery 📢 @KianaWinslow @gabhyman @keepark @HarvardPGSSC Our goal: #Equity & #Health4All ‼️

The Lancet

@TheLancet

1 year

“Safe, timely, and affordable surgical care is an indivisible component of [universal health coverage ( #UHC )]...” Strengthen surgery to make strides towards achieving UHC, urge Kiana Winslow and colleagues:

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

Come check our @gendereqsurg poster (187) at #CUGH2024 ‼️ Showcasing our Mentorship Program at GEIGS 💜 #Mentorship is essential for career and personal development, yet still limited in many settings! We are trying to make a difference and you can help 🤝🫂 @CUGHnews

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

2 years

After an inspiring and empowering presentation “ #GenderEquity in #GlobalSurgery and #Academia ” from the best, Dr. @FerreiraLoyola , at the @HarvardPGSSC Anti-Racism Curriculum session I do have a lot to share. @gendereqsurg Can't keep all reflections to myself! So follow the 🧵

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Am I dreaming? Thrilled to start my master's at @mcgillu this fall 🍂 And I couldn't be happier in having the unique opportunity to learn from the extraordinary @paimadhu 📚 Looking forward to immerse myself in his wisdom and expand my knowledge in #GlobalHealth 🌎

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

3 years

Inspired to see #GlobalSurgery community grow and honored to share this passion of change with so many incredible individuals. 🌎 And it gives me goosebumps to see this growing on my hometown country. 🇧🇷 Excited to see the next steps and what future awaits ✨

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Super thrilled that all 7 abstracts sent by #PGSSCTeamBrazil were accepted for the @CBCcirurgioes Conference! 🇧🇷 Excited to contribute to the discussion on #GlobalSurgery , strengthening #surgicalsystems , and improving #patientcare at a national level #CBC2023 Proud of this team

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

2 years

Thankful for the opportunity to present in #ASC2023 on behalf of my amazing team! Leaving @AcademicSurgery inspired and motivated.

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

9 months

@MayteBryce delivered an incredible presentation on the impactful work of @ughe_org & @HarvardPGSSC in #SurgicalEducation & Training in Rwanda Their genuine collaboration, local empowerment & low-cost resources are promoting access to healthcare with sustainable solutions 🌍💉

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Powerhouse! Inspiring, bright and powerful women conquering their dreams 🤍 #welooklikeasurgeon 🇧🇷💜

Gabriela Brandão, MD

@BrandaoGR

1 year

This is what a Brazilian crew of future @WomenSurgeons looks like at the #AWS2023 @LatinoSurgery

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

2 years

#Trauma is the #1 cause of deaths in 1-14 years old in 🇧🇷 #Surgicaleducation is crucial to providing #knowledge and #skills for #pediatrictrauma management and therefore enhancing care & improving outcomes @mendesbotelho is changing the 🌎. Look out 👀 for all his amazing work

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

7 months

@paimadhu shared 🗝️ tips for public speaking, but best one was: “more you do, more you fail. more you fail, more you learn. more you learn, the better you get” - @TheJohnCMaxwell Thank you Dr. Pai for teaching 💎 insights, but most of all for all the inspiring life lessons ✨

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Well-deserved shoutout during #UNGA78 's #CongenitalDiseases event for the commendable work of @GICSurgery in #Pediatric #GlobalSurgery , advancing better #healthcare for #children ! 🌍👏🗣️ @OSGlobalSurgery @CHeartLink @KKMPutrajaya #SoMe4PedSurg @MoHBulgaria #birthdefects

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

3 years

Honored to be part of this work presented on #BRT2021 and to be part of the 1st #GenderEquity in #GlobalSurgery conference of @gendereqsurg #GeigsGA2020 💜 Many more to come and many barriers to overcome. But we are making progress ✨

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

11 months

Thrilled and privileged to witness my mentor and one of my greatest inspirations @FerreiraLoyola representing #GlobalSurgery and raising attention to this crucial field ‼️ A captivating lecture today at Fundamentals of Global Health Class @mcgillu @paimadhu 🧵

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

9 months

Impressive presentation by @NikathanSKumar 👏 Highlighting Mexico's blood donation challenges: 📍With just a 2.5 donation rate and 33 million lacking access to transfusions, it's time to explore donor characteristics, address access deserts, and amplify policy implications 🩸🔍

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

2 years

Inspiring discussion on the #GlobalSurgery Satellite Session at #CUGH2023 @HarvardPGSSC Global Surgery isn't just about surgeons! It's multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary. Let's come together to create real change and break down exclusionary barriers in and out of the OR.

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

📣Ei #MedTwitter , Abrimos o processo seletivo para ser um membro do Time Brasil, colaborador independente do @HarvardPGSSC ‼️ 🕑Deadline: até 10 de Julho, 23:59 BRT 📄Link :

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

Proud & Thankful to have had the opportunity to share 4 of our projects at #CUGH2024 ✅ @HarvardPGSSC @gendereqsurg @CUGHnews

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

“We need health to be seen as an investment instead of cost, to be able to transform health care systems” #SurgeryUHC #UNGA78 #UNGAHLM #UHC2030 #Health4all #GlobalSurgery #GlobalHealth

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

It is an honor & privilege to be part of @TatoUribeLeitz & @sabrinajuran lab A blend of hard work, strong collaboration, and warmth 🤍 A powerhouse & home 🏡 with exceptional colleagues, mentors and friends ✨

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

Representing @gendereqsurg at #CUGH2024 on the power of #mentorship couldn’t have been more meaningful & special Grateful for these powerful women who inspire me & many more daily 💜 Thankful for these incredible men who listen, support & create space Exemplary #HeForShe

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

11 months

Gracias @PUCE_Ecuador @Salud_Ec @TatoUribeLeitz por la oportunidad de abordar #EquidadDeG énero en #Cirug íaGlobal en la Jornada de #Ética, #Investigaci ón y Difusión Científica 👩‍🔬🌍 Un honor contribuir al diálogo sobre el papel de la investigación para lograr ética e inclusión📊🩺

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

11 months

Hey #MedTwitter it is today ‼️ Live on @gendereqsurg IG See you there @HarvardPGSSC @FerreiraLoyola @Dr_Betty_ @RiyaSawhney_ 🤍

Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery

@gendereqsurg

11 months

🌐Join us LIVE on Instagram in 4 hours for a global conversation on #GenderEquity in surgery!🏥💪 Let's make the case for investing in a more inclusive future where every voice matters.🌈 Don't miss this crucial discussion.💜✨ #SurgicalEquity #GEIGS4UHC #GlobalSurgery

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

🚀Breaking barriers and making waves!🌎 Couldn't be prouder of #TeamBrazil 🇧🇷-local collaborator of @harvardpgssc - for having all 3 abstracts accepted at the #ACS2023 @AmCollSurgeons 📚 Their dedication and pursuit of #excellence are truly inspiring! #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Powerful lessons from @JohnMeara on how to lead change Question yourself: •How can you be/do different? •What is your added value? •What are your mission, values and strategy? What Matters: 1.Integrity 2.Emotional Intelligence 3. #TeamWork 🧵

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

9 months

It’s a wrap 💫 Thank you @AcademicSurgery for another incredible conference 📊 Always nice to be able to share our work - @HarvardPGSSC @gendereqsurg w/ our incredible partners - in #GlobalSurgery & #HealthEquity 🌎💉 #ASC2024 ✔️ -> #ASC2025 📍

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Still on 🕑 to share 🔑 insights from Dr @keepark lecture yesterday: 1. Be clear what is an impact 2. Ask the right question 3. Be mindful of to who and where you will share it 4. Advocate 📢 5. Research as an accountability matter 6. ⌛️Matters 7. Co-author outside your 🫧

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

Last night with this amazing group 🤍 Always great to reunite with friends @HarvardPGSSC @Smiletrain at @GICSurgery #GICSV @KidsOperating event Passionate people making progress on this essential mission #GlobalSurgery #PedSurg 🌎🩺

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

9 months

Today we had another enlightening Guest Speaker at Team Brazil! 🇧🇷📚 With a Masterclass on #Research & #OpinionWriting ✍️ Thank you @DVervoort94 for consistently inspiring us with your knowledge 💡 Your expertise is invaluable & learning from you is always a pleasure!

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

3 years

Thank you so much @DVervoort94 for being our first guest speaker in @HarvardPGSSC team Brazil. And as always giving such an amazing and inspiring lecture.

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Delighted to have met @ersmith2016 in person at #UNGA78 It was a true pleasure and honor. She is even more inspiring & fascinating than I imagined (if that was even possible) Can’t wait for the next encounters

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

3 years

To my #1 podcast of 2021, Global Scalpels: A #GlobalSurgery Podcast: thank you for keeping me company on @Spotify all year long! #SpotifyWrapped I had to share this and I always will! Love @GlobalScalpels ❤️ To #MedTwitter community this is a must ✨

Global Scalpels: A Global Surgery Podcast

Podcast · Taylor Ottesen and Riana Patel · Dedicated to the 5 billion without safe and affordable surgery - come explore global surgery heroes in tech, law, war, business, and of course, the OR!

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

3 years

#GEIGSGA2021 day 1 started 💜🌎

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

9 months

Grateful to be part of this incredible team dedicated to advocating for change in #GlobalSurgery 🌎✨ ————— Working towards #HealthEquity & #Health4All inspires me every day 🤍 ————— Let's keep making a difference together! ✨

HarvardGlobalSurgery

@HarvardPGSSC

9 months

Wrapping up another enlightening conference! 💥 Grateful for #ASC2024 @AcademicSurgery for the opportunity to share our work in #GlobalSurgery 🌎💉 📊 Proud of our dedicated team for their unwavering commitment and hard work 👏 20+ projects presented & the journey continues‼️

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

7 months

Happy to learn more about narrative strategy & #storytelling with @marynmck 📚 prof. @EmoryCSHH ✍️ 📍at @paimadhu @mcgillu @McGill_SPGH @McGillGHP ❄️Winter course on Knowledge translation, #communication , & evidence informed #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth leadership 🩺🗣️

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

4 years

Today we had 1+ incredible capacity building session with @InciSioNBr Already putting in practice what @Leti_Campos_ taught us about Twitter & Advocacy in #GlobalSurgery 🌎 Empolgada para usar #MedTwitter para crescer no mundo da #CirurgiaGlobal

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Thrilled to be part of the First @GICSurgery meeting! 🌟 Looking forward to connect with those who share this common passion and contribute to advancing surgical care 🚼 🌎 🩺 Making this world better day by day, together 🤍 #GICS #SoMe4PedSurg #GlobalSurgery #MedTwitter

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Such a brilliant lecture from a brilliant mind @markshrime Whether you're a numbers enthusiast or not, this lecture would ignite your passion. You would be amazed 💡

John G Meara 🇲🇹🇦🇺🇺🇸

@JohnMeara

1 year

Great to have @markshrime back home @HarvardPGSSC lecturing to our new team at Morning Report on Cost Effective Analysis

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Thank you @WomenSurgeons for the opportunity to share our work 💜 It was an honor to represent Team Brazil 🇧🇷 @HarvardPGSSC at STARR Research Forum competition #AWS2023 among the 10 best abstracts I am just the spokesperson here! 🗣️ All credits for my team & mentors 👏💜✨ ⬇️

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Walking for the #youth with the #GlobalHealth Youth @hamaiyal 😅 #WalkForBCH @BostonChildrens

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Excited to start the best conference of with the best crew! 💜 Eager for enlightening sessions, valuable networking, and fresh insights within this community of inspiring and powerful friends and colleagues🌟 #AWS2023 #Iooklikeasurgeon @WomenSurgeons

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

Say “C̵h̵e̵ese…” “#̵F̵u̵t̵u̵r̵e̵O̵f̵T̵h̵e̵O̵R…” No no 😅 Say “We are the Future & Present of Pediatric #GlobalSurgery ” @GICSurgery trainees taking over 🌎🩺👶💉 #GICSV

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@ayla_gerk

8 months

Definitly one of the best things of #CUGH2024 was meeting sooo many fascinating people doing amazing, genuine and impactful work! 🥹🤍 The spark in their eyes gives a spark to my soul ✨ Their work gives me so much hope for a brigther future 🤍

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

2 years

So happy for the opportunity of being able to attend for the second time #ASC2023 Excited to present my work on the impact of covid-19 on surgical training in Brazil! I'd love to connect with others.

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

Mind-blowing morning @HarvardPGSSC Revisiting the profound legacy of PGSSC in assisting to enhance #GlobalSurgery 🌍 And how modeling & financial knowledge can/has contributed to these efforts 🧮 Grateful for the unforgettable lecture by two remarkable minds! 🙌

Kee Park

@keepark

1 year

Great back to back talks from @markshrime @JohnMeara at @HarvardPGSSC this morning. From decision analysis on financing surgical care to reflections on the Lancet Commission on #GlobalSurgery .

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

7 months

Hey #MedTwitter cool event alert 🚨 What? @cgstaglobalsurg conference When? #Tomorrow ‼️🗓️ Who? @ShreenikKundu ( @HarvardPGSSC @mcgillu ) + other great 🗣️talking about #Innovation in #GlobalSurgery 🤖 📍 Where? The Thomson House or Zoom Go Register↘️

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

9 months

@ShreenikKundu rockstar💥👏 What are the barriers to #ObstetricCare in 🇮🇳 #PHC ? Service availability, uptake, transport, & workforce capacity 🚑🩺 Addressing these challenges requires: • Upscale community health workers • Leverage mobile technologies • Focus on workforce

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

1 year

One of the benifits of virtuality! Online and Checked in to @surgfoundation ’s #WHA76 side event. ✅ Let’s get inspired by dialogues but transition to #implementation for #safesurgery and #healthequity Let’s talk but let’s act!

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

2 years

The #futureoftheOR is bright ✨ Always inspired to see young bright minds working towards a more equitable and effective surgical ecosystem worldwide. It is never too late or too early to join the hive!! @InciSioNGlobal @HarvardPGSSC @CUGHnews @CUGH_TAC

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

9 months

Great work by @jcsalamea , 🇪🇨 champion, w/ his brilliant students, Coralía, Georgina & team‼️ ⬇️ Trauma Burden & Enhancing 🇪🇨 Health System Thank you for including us - @HarvardPGSSC @TatoUribeLeitz @NikathanSKumar @WurdemanTaylor in this journey! Looking forward to next steps!

HarvardGlobalSurgery

@HarvardPGSSC

9 months

✅ Last day of #ASC2024 ⚡️ @ayla_gerk highlighted a major public health concern 🏍️ accidents have high rates of mortality, morbity but also financial burden in 🇪🇨 Out of 54% motorcycle accidents🏍️ Only 21% were using helmets ⛑️ We need better policies to enforce safety!

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

#Art + #Surgery + #Kids How can this get any better? 🎨♥️🩺👶 Dr. Dela Paz uses laparoscopy for painting, hoping to inspire young minds to embrace technology w/ art in their journey Purest example of when the🧠connects w/ the 🫀=🎨 @GICSurgery #GICSV #SurgicalCare4Children #MIS

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

“There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives"—Audre Lorde Together our 🗣️ are louder & our actions are 💪 Our common goal should unites us, let's collaborate with purpose 🤍 Ty @paimadhu & @KatriBertram for this essential reminder

Madhu Pai, MD, PhD

@paimadhu

1 year

New @PLOSGPH @KatriBertram and I write about the possibilities and perils of single-issue advocacy in global health

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@ayla_gerk

7 months

Completely inspired, honored & grateful for the opportunity to listen, learn and reflect from @seyeabimbola Thank you @paimadhu @McGill_SPGH

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@ayla_gerk

9 months

Good Morning with our voice out 📰🗣️ Thank you @mtlgazette for sharing: We understand the impact of #ClimateCrisis on #Health and society - We call for Urgent #Action ‼️ But with fair and just approach🌎 Who are the main contributors⁉️🎯 #ClimateAction

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@ayla_gerk

8 months

@HarvardPGSSC Team Brazil 🇧🇷 at the #SimposioCS 📍 ✨ Honored to be part of the historic symposium of #Craniofacial care, policy and advocacy! Proud moment as a huge opportunity to discuss such an important cause 🤝 #CraniofacialSurgery #GlobalSurgery

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@ayla_gerk

4 years

Each day I become more passionate about #GlobalSurgery It´s a pleasure to hear from such inspiring speakers at this session of the Asia-Pacific Surgical Planning Meeting. #APSurg @surgfoundation @UNITAR @harvardpgssc @racsurgeons

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

It was an honor to share, on behalf of the team, ➕ of this commentary in the P&A presentation @HarvardPGSSC #MedTwitter I don't have much experience, but after a few @keepark lectures & working on this w/such an awesome team. I would like to share some 🔑 lessons: 🧵

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

8 months

Starting off #GICSV - Children's surgery as an essential component of #GlobalHealth : Eliminating Disparities 🌎🩺👶 Looking forward to meeting those I long admire & connecting with all who share the same mission and values #GlobalSurgery #PedSurg #SoMe4PedSurg

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

Hard to find a better candidate. Outstanding professional and incredible human being! 🤍 Can’t wait to see all the amazing things Dr. Bryce will conquer ✨ Any program will be lucky to have her and patients will be fortunate to have her as their caregiver Shine bright Mayte🚀

Mayte Bryce Alberti, MD

@MayteBryce

1 year

Hi #MedTwitter #MedX ! I’m Mayte, a 🇵🇪 MD applying to #GenSurg this #Match2024 . I’m passionate about minimally invasive surgery, surgical education & ⬇️ healthcare disparities. I’m also a history geek, theater kid & proud #swiftie . Christmas starts in November & ends in March🎄!

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

Dr. Nancy Ascher, a trailblazer in transplantation medicine, shattered glass ceilings. And she reminds us of the urgent need to address gender inequity in healthcare while inspiring future generations to break the gap barriers and do our best #GEIGSGA23 @gendereqsurg

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

Looking forward to #policy & #advocacy @HarvardPGSSC as one of my LABS. Their incredible efforts are shaping the future of #GlobalSurgery . Honored to have the inspiring @keepark as a mentor & to work w/ talented individuals @gabhyman @RadziHamzah @mehreenz1 @KianaWinslow

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

#Mentorship holds the key to unlocking potential and driving change. By #empowering aspiring #surgeons , we break down barriers and cultivate a culture of support and growth. Let's pave the way for a more inclusive and diverse landscape in global surgery. #GEIGSGA23

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

"The world runs on women having zero boundaries" - @SashaShillcutt We must balance the “shero”, set boundries and act on the power of saying NO! #AWS2030 @WomenSurgeons

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

Another enlightening discussion, the crucial importance of #mentalhealth Midge, our exceptional fellow, shared 🔑 insights and has been a rock-solid support for me through this whole process. Grateful for her guidance and care. & for always reminding me of our shared Why

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

“We can’t change the world alone, but all of us can together” Ready to advocate for change with such an incredible and commited team 🤍 Looking forward to #Advocate for #SurgeryUHC #Equity #ClimateAction & #GlobalHealth @ #UNGA2023 #UNGA78

HarvardGlobalSurgery

@HarvardPGSSC

1 year

Excited for next weeks' #UNGA78 and #ClimateWeekNYC . Led by the fearless @keepark , our team of committed fellows and collaborators are looking forward to advocating for #Health4all and #Climate action! Stay tuned for live updates.

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@ayla_gerk

8 months

Incredible webinar happening now "Addressing #BD Inequities: Prevention, lifesaving & lifelong care" 👏 ➡ 📌5M👶< 5yo dying🌎 📌 #CongenitalAnomalies ⬆️ to 30% 📌Every 👶 should have access to #qualitycare without family 💰 hardship #WorldBirthDefectsDay

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@ayla_gerk

2 years

Who is your Twitter twin? 👯 @ayla_gerk = @isabellaxfaria ayla_gerk and isabellaxfaria are Twitter twins! #twitterTwin #toasteed #genderquity #GlobalSurgery #Ilooklikeasurgeon How accurate is this? 😂🤍

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

Strong presentation yesterday of @EmadMadha on the 🇪🇨 NSOAPs work📊 #ACSCC23 @AmCollSurgeons @TatoUribeLeitz @HarvardPGSSC

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@ayla_gerk

8 months

It all starts with a story. Changes stem from the heart & desire for change💫 We couldn't be more inspired by how this family goes beyond their story to impact every family in 🇧🇷&🌍 They embody power & force! They are making a change #SimposioCS 📍The power of #PCC 🫂

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@ayla_gerk

2 years

Proud! Can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will be doing this year @WagemakerSofia 🤍 @InciSioNGlobal is lucky to have you as chair! 🎉💫

Sofia Wagemaker FICS (Jr)

@WagemakerSofia

2 years

Hi #MedTwitter , I’m very happy to announce that I’m the new chair of @InciSioNGlobal this year✨🌎 I hope to work and advocate about #GlobalSurgery . Also, it’s a honor to have @ShahnurShah as my co chair and friend! Let’s do it 💪🏻 #TheFutureOfTheOR #SoMe4Surgery

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

Amazed by such an incredible session @SashaShillcutt #AWS2030 ‼️🤩 🔑 Takeaways: • Choose your discomfort • Invisible boundaries don't save lives • Radical boundaries = 20 seconds of BRAVE • Always approachable & selectively accessible • Pick your battles

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@ayla_gerk

11 months

Dr. @paimadhu sheds light on the dangers of misinformation and its profound impact on society‼️ 'Best thing about an expert—knowing the limits of your knowledge.' A responsibility we carry: •Exercise the caution to care •Embrace humility ⏸️ when 🔁 beyond your expertise

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

Always making us proud! The present and future of global surgery is so bright and inspiring 🤍

Kavitha Ranganathan

@KaviRangMD

1 year

So proud of my mentee Hamaiyal Sana who was invited by the UN President of General Assembly to the @UN High Level meeting on Pandemic Preparedness and Response ahead of the political declaration on behalf of @ifmsa . Inclusion of youth is key for achieving #healthforall

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@ayla_gerk

7 months

Already Registered! ✔️🗓️ Can’t wait to be there at #WHA77 listen, learn, connect and change @surgfoundation 📍

The Global Surgery Foundation

@surgfoundation

7 months

Let's go! Registrations are now officially open for the GSF side-event at the 77th World Health Assembly: 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 📍 Reserve your seat at #wha77

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Ayla Gerk

@ayla_gerk

4 years

Incredible meeting! A really special one indeed. Thanks @gendereqsurg and @lifeboxgsa 💜 And @hev_yeshaneh @VelinLotta @NensiRuzgar for representing and advocating so much for #genderequity in #GlobalSurgery I look forward for the #FutureOfTheOR 💜✨

Lifebox GSA UK

@lifeboxgsa

4 years

Happening today at 6pm GMT! @NensiRuzgar , @hev_yeshaneh , and @VelinLotta will discuss their work to combat gender inequalities in surgery through the organization they lead @gendereqsurg #GlobalSurgery #FutureOfTheOR Sign up for the event right here

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

#Accountability . We have to #capacitate our local champions and while providing feasible #resources “giving fish rods 🎣 rather than fish 🐠 “ - @surgfoundation @HarvardPGSSC

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@ayla_gerk

8 months

@ShreenikKundu delivering a fantastic presentation at #GICSV mapping blood availability in 🇮🇳 Donation rate: 1.42 vs WHO's recommendation of 10 & Millions lack🩸 access 🌎 We must: 1. Assess gap in supply 2. Provide child-friendly blood options 3. #BloodDonation @GICSurgery

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@ayla_gerk

9 months

@HarvardPGSSC warming up for #ASC2024 📊 @AcademicSurgery So proud and honored to be part of this family. I can’t wait to see the amazing work that is being done, shared in DC! 👏🌎 But also to learn and connect #GlobalSurgery 🤝 Looking forward to it 🗓️

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@ayla_gerk

1 year

Thank you @MayteBryce for your outstanding representation of our work at #ACSCC23 regarding surgical backlog in LAC 🌎 @AmCollSurgeons @HarvardPGSSC 🚨PDs in #GeneralSurgery make sure to check her application! She is exceptional! You'll be fortunate to have her #Match2024

Mayte Bryce Alberti, MD

@MayteBryce

1 year

We evaluated the surgical backlog in LAC 🌎 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We covered 22 LAC countries and 21 surgical specialties. National-level data can enable us to estimate delays/ cancellations in surgical procedures and identify strategies to mitigate this! #ACSCC2023

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@ayla_gerk

3 years

Fan of this podcast and Fan of this guest! Best combination 😍❤️ #MedTwitter you can’t miss this episode of @mendesbotelho in @GlobalScalpels 🌎 - Plant seeds and make the best of it

Ep 38: Fabio Botelho

Global Scalpels: A Global Surgery Podcast · Episode

open.spotify.com

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