Sahar @saharbjones Twitter profile

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Sahar

3 years

On my last day of family medicine rotation and I found myself having a really hard time holding back my tears inside a patient room today… 🧵

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@saharbjones

7 months

Once we landed, the other doctor was recognized and given a thank you gift and I wasn’t despite being the one that made medical decisions, and losing 4+ hrs of sleep (overnight flight). This is what being a female in medicine looks like.

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@saharbjones

7 months

On my flight back home to see family briefly after working such a hard trauma call shift, @AmericanAir asked for a doctor or nurse on board. I stood up after <1 min of nobody else standing up, flight attendant assumed I was a nurse. Few minutes later after stabilizing the patron

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@saharbjones

7 months

Anyways, grateful this lady made it safely off the flight. Grateful I was able to use what I’ve learned to help. Thank God.

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@saharbjones

7 months

A guy sitting directly behind the patron said he also was a doctor (PMR) and could help. He asked what kind of doctor I was and I told him emergency medicine.

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@saharbjones

7 months

To make sure she was safe, I ended up sitting with the patron for the rest of the flight (she was anxious over what happened). The seat was covered in vomit and I had no problem cleaning it myself

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@saharbjones

7 months

@Miazolam @AmericanAir I’ve heard of a lot of people getting flight miles. That would be so helpful, especially in residency.

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@saharbjones

7 months

@MMahon43573 @AmericanAir @AmericanAir and this was the response. I don’t think I’ll be hearing from them, lol.

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@saharbjones

1 year

Graduated from Michigan State as a doctor yesterday! Moving to California to train with *leaders* in the field of emergency medicine is such an understated privledge First generation dreams coming true 🥹💚

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@saharbjones

2 years

As a first-gen in medicine, it breaks my heart that my dad can't have the honor to hood me during my med school graduation. My success is very much his and I know how much this would mean to him. I'm not sure what kind of message it sends that this honor only goes to doctorates.

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@saharbjones

1 year

Pinch me I’m dreaming. I matched at my #1 and ugly cried as a result. So grateful to all my mentors, family, and God. “What God has called for you, He will bring you through” #EMBound @HarborUCLAEM

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@saharbjones

5 months

A career in medicine is not knowing what day of the week it is

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@saharbjones

1 year

I had the honor of having my mentor hood me for medical school graduation. In his years of mentorship of other students, I found out I was the first he had the joy of hooding 🥺🤍 2019 ➡️ 2023

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@saharbjones

2 years

I went to visit my grandpa for 2 days on a rotation since I haven’t been able to see him after his stroke 2 years ago, and in retaliation, the surgical specialty is trying to give me 2 weeks of credit instead of the 4 I’m working. I’m tired y’all.

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@saharbjones

3 years

First day of emergency medicine and did my first solo laceration repair. I’ll never forget this day 🥺🥲 How did 8 hours feel like 2? Is this what it feels like to find the specialty for you? #EMBound

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@saharbjones

2 years

My attending asked if I had a SO, and after finding out I was single she’s now made it her mission to find me a man 🥰😂 She’s also made it her mission to pursued me to go into neuro. Stay tuned y’all

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@saharbjones

2 years

I have an interview with *four* female emergency medicine physicians today… FOUR. That alone is a statement. #Match2023 #EMbound

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@saharbjones

2 years

@pipkinase This 😞 it’s like a message to my parents that they aren’t adequate or accomplished enough to share the stage.

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@saharbjones

2 years

My car was broken into yesterday & 4 mos worth of clothing stolen. When I called my dad to walk through what happened, he ended our call with: “My mom always said a man who steals is a man who’s more in need. You’re here to help people. Take this as you’ve helped someone today”

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@saharbjones

1 year

I have a meeting with the Dean of my school to address the hooding ceremony. I hope this becomes a step in the right direction for all my DEI friends. Graduation is a day to celebrate with loved ones, and exclusion is not the way to do it. Hopefully outdated traditions go 🙏🏼

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@saharbjones

3 years

Wow, over a month in rotations of 3rd year and every time I get asked what I want to do and respond with emergency medicine, I get a lot of sh*t for it… job market, “triage docs”, “referral docs”, not real medicine… I could use some inspiration from the best field out there

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@saharbjones

7 months

@SriramVenkatMD @Miazolam @AmericanAir It would’ve been from the airline, not the patron. Would sky miles be suable?

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@saharbjones

2 years

If I have to be selfish and cut throat to earn my seat in a program, count me out. I can still be my best and help others succeed without creating a malignant culture. We’re treating the same patient population after all.

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@saharbjones

2 years

Any EM physician on here deliver a baby in real life? I’m #EMBound and incredibly fascinated by my OB/GYN rotation. Really wouldn’t mind doing this out in the real world 🤩

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@saharbjones

2 years

Hey #MedTwitter ! I’m Sahar Rammaha, an #EMBound applicant for #Match2023 . With the mantra of “no patients turned away”, I look forward to finding a program that puts patients first, gets deeply routed in the community 🌃, & truly values resident wellness Peep the white coat 👀

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@saharbjones

1 year

For anyone undergoing day 2 for #SOAP2023 , if you'd like a meal or coffee to be delivered to you DM me. If you want your address anonymous, I'll send a small gift card. You got this 💕 Almost done with this marathon of #Match2023

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@saharbjones

6 months

Putting a Celsius drink in my protein smoothie before work has been the best self-invention I’ve made. Residency wellness achieved.

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@saharbjones

2 years

@stringfellow_md Being on a rotation where I followed the residents + attending as they got themselves lunch (resident offered to pay for attendings meal, not mine), and having to sit on the table as they ate — I can’t wait to be as considerate as you were in the above tweet. 💕🥺

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@saharbjones

7 months

@Ibcutie33 @AmericanAir @TizzyEnt I’m not cool at all but thank you for caring so much to tag someone! :)

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@saharbjones

1 year

Day 3 of orientation and not a single gunner at my program in sight 🙏🏼😊 We all seem a bit confused how we got here. My program accidentally recruited a bunch of clowns 🤡

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@saharbjones

2 years

@galindo_marilyn I think I’m going to try and sign him up and then pitch to hopefully change this for future generations to come.

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@saharbjones

2 years

Research your programs before ranking! Make sure you're supported as a human. This program reminded me of a surgical intern who quit residency after consistently being ridiculed for pumping breastmilk during her lunch breaks in the locker room😢: 👏Kuddos to the program below!

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@saharbjones

2 years

What I’ll never get behind is when one Med student bashes another. It really breaks my heart to see how malignant the culture in medicine can be, and for what? Making fun of your classmates Step 1 journey is just awful 😕 I fear how that’ll translate onto patient care

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@saharbjones

2 years

@loumaycam Looooool this is the good side of med twitter that I love 😂 thanks for the laugh

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@saharbjones

7 months

@Scottgas2 Sure, but in this case it was because the male did get recognized.

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@saharbjones

7 months

@satkinson1022 Outside of him questioning my specialty on first impression, he was super kind. I don’t think he knew I got nothing. He also kept referring to me as Dr. Sahar 🙂 nice guy!

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@saharbjones

4 months

Thank God I’m not a medical student anymore. Seeing people studying for step 1/2 is so triggering because the volume you have to know is so high. Whiplash thinking about how much you have to sacrifice to go through medical school.

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@saharbjones

1 year

God, you’ve given me so much already. With my rank list submitted, I’m excited to see which program will be my new home. This world can be chaotic, and knowing that in a few short years I’ll have a career (iA) where I can live out my dreams of helping others excites me. #EMBound

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@saharbjones

2 years

#Match2022 students who are #EMBound , there is an open spot in Michigan that needs to be filled. DM for information and I’ll get you connected with the right people #SOAP2022 🙏🏼🤞🏼✨

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@saharbjones

2 years

The irony is they left my free hospital scrubs, stethoscope, penlight, and a pair of my work shoes so I’m still ready to show up for work #EMBound 😂

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@saharbjones

2 years

Dear future residency: I’ll be the best resident I can be, and love what I do while doing it. But PLEASE, support the things that keep me going. I won’t get these years back. #EMBound #Match2023

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@saharbjones

1 year

So much respect for Gen Surg residents. One of the amazing PGY2’s that I work with said he often stays after his shifts for the chance to scrub into a case. They’re willing to put in overtime because of their passion. It’s not an easy field and I’m glad someone’s doing it.

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@saharbjones

2 years

Not the scribe telling me “wow you’re really good” on my ED shift 🥺 somebody pinch me. We’ve come a long way y’all years in the making and I can safely say I feel confident. #EMBound #Match2023

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@saharbjones

1 year

Brb crying inside because the neurosurgery attending complimented me by saying I have the “demeanor for EM” but was actively trying to recruit me into neurosurgery because I was “the most helpful medical student ever” That’s just the #EMBound difference baby, we stay helpful🥹💕

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@saharbjones

1 year

Today is the day programs get their match list and I’m supposed to sit all day with that thought on my mind 😵‍💫 #Match2023

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@saharbjones

1 year

Had dinner with my family. Sat down and we reviewed my finalized rank list. My mom loves my #1 program just as much as I do and drew out a bunch of hearts and wrote “InshAllah ya Rab” which translates to “if God wills, oh God”. Signed, sealed, delivered. #Match2023 #EMBound

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@saharbjones

3 years

I urge physicians and other healthcare workers to spend a little time getting familiar with non-profits, local, and federal organizations. Ask your colleagues, do some digging. It was the most useful I felt on this rotation, and the most meaningful way to end family medicine.

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@saharbjones

7 months

@7Jeremiah17 Was me being the only one to respond to the medical emergency not enough confidence? By just standing I was identified as a nurse. I think I smelled and looked too much like a woman to exude confidence. Darn /:

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@saharbjones

1 year

January 27, 2021 I found out I was selected to serve as Midwest Coordinator for @emresidents . Being part of the MSC has changed my career path for the better. It made being a minority in medicine less isolating. Thank you for 2 years 💙 My excitement will always remain the same.

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@saharbjones

2 years

I’m on OB/GYN for the month and it’s also Ramadan 🌙. Do any #MedTwitter or #obgyntwitter have advice on how to take on this month since there are very long days ahead

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@saharbjones

1 year

Not on speaking terms with any PD or resident who’s keeping this big secret from us today 😡 #Match2023

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@saharbjones

2 years

@DocAlpinist I definitely see your perspective. If I were married maybe I’d be on board 😂. However me becoming a doctor is life changing to my parents and this would be ripping them out of the ability to watch their life’s hard work come into fruition. It’s symbolic to immigrant parents

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@saharbjones

2 years

To the friends that check in on you randomly: you rock and the world needs more people like you.

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@saharbjones

2 years

Need to ultrasound the hand or foot? Using a water basin helps reveal better anatomy. Use the linear probe, submerged just a bit in the water. Doesn’t need to touch skin. No gel needed! #FOAMed

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@saharbjones

3 years

I often think about how @GamerEMDoc wasn’t named one of @emresidents 25 under 45, but then remember sometimes the most impactful and meaningful people go unrecognized

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@saharbjones

7 months

@tmprowell What a strong compliment, I have no words. Thank you Dr. Prowell for taking the time to write that. :,)

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@saharbjones

2 years

Happy birthday to the PD that has volunteered and committed thousands of hours to helping medical students. And for the longest time, he did this anonymously. Hope to make you proud this #Match2023 cycle! @GamerEMDoc

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@saharbjones

2 years

@Miazolam School called my trip a “vacation” and I had to hold in the tears. The trip was filled of end of life care discussions — it was anything but a vacation. Extremely insensitive.

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@saharbjones

1 year

Emergency medicine is a great speciality for a multitude of reasons, but one of the best is the support you can find within your colleagues. Feeling extra grateful today for good company and memorable laughs. #CORD2023 day 1 in the books.

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@saharbjones

7 months

@fortybam @FlatPatty @AmericanAir You’re probably not familiar with the structure of medicine, but it starts when you declare yourself as a premed. Even as medical student, I would walk in and when asked what I’m going to school for and respond “medical school”.. usual reaction is “oh so nurse?”

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@saharbjones

7 months

@may_khanna Aww this is so so generous. Bookmarked and will keep in mind :) thank you for the kind gesture

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@saharbjones

3 years

I was able to direct her to these services because my family has used them in the past. I felt really fortunate to be at the right place in the right time. There are some things prescription medications cannot treat.

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@saharbjones

2 years

Really grateful this is the example I have as a parent. 4 months worth of clothing is replaceable and insurance will be a pain in the *** while I jump into my next sub-I, but life goes on. I’m grateful to be here and doing what I love to do, in a state that I absolutely love.

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@saharbjones

7 months

On trauma call tomorrow as I ring in the new year far from family, on a different time zone all while your home country turns into rubble. Hug your loved ones. Our time on earth is limited, make it count.

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@saharbjones

1 year

Meeting with the Dean went as well as it could. Unfortunately no changes will be made for this upcoming hooding ceremony, but was promised that discussion and decisions will be made for the future classes. 💚🤍 Hope I helped steer the conversation even a little bit for DEI

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@saharbjones

2 years

As a first-gen in medicine, it breaks my heart that my dad can't have the honor to hood me during my med school graduation. My success is very much his and I know how much this would mean to him. I'm not sure what kind of message it sends that this honor only goes to doctorates.

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@saharbjones

1 year

Went out with my co-interns for the first time and yaaaaaall… I’m in good hands 😭🙏🏼 I’m convinced I’m training with the best people ❤️

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@saharbjones

1 year

Good luck to everyone on the SOAP for #Match2023 . Display your confidence, you got this far in your career. Keeping you all in my thoughts today. I imagine stress levels to be at an all time high. If you’d like a meal delivered via @DoorDash , DM me. I’d be happy to send support

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@saharbjones

2 years

Have some sutures to do but the patient has lots of dried up blood? I’ve learned that rubbing lubricating jelly all over dry blood areas and then wiping it >1 min later helps makes this less painful for patients. You also help the team by cleaning them before discharge #FOAMed

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@saharbjones

11 months

Advice to #Match2024 , find the place that feels like home. I get to remember “why medicine” every single day I show up to work. I love my team, I look up to my seniors, and I’m inspired to show up the next day being a little bit better. Can’t believe I get to live this life.

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@saharbjones

1 year

Aaaaand just like that, my life in California begins. Took 9 years to get here and I hope that although residency is challenging, I never lose sight of the fact that it’s a privilege to be here.

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@saharbjones

1 year

It’s sad that i have zero confidence in matching at my #1

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@saharbjones

3 years

Truth of the matter is an EM doc (+ the incredible team that works alongside the physicians) saved my dads life. I love the field, especially more so after having >5 years of personal experience. So no… I’m not naive and I have reasons for selecting it

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@saharbjones

2 years

Oh yeah, let me log onto Instagram and remember how single I am 🤡

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@saharbjones

2 years

“So much of EM is about the team. Being hungry, humble, and smart. Not book smart. People smart. Because we in EM need to make a connection *snaps finger* like that with the people.” #EMRAmsf -Dr. Matthew Stull @emresidents

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@saharbjones

2 years

Opened up my credit card statement and damn. Never reached this high. Being a first-gen in medicine is hard. I don’t know why I feel this guilty for having so much to pay off when it’s all from paying double rent and the application cycle. #Match2023

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@saharbjones

2 years

@emilyabell Oh wow if that’s the case, I guess it maybe hasn’t come to the attention of medical schools to change this. Kinda makes sense if it’s an frat/cult tradition.

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@saharbjones

3 years

CYProfloxacIN INhibits CYP450 @joshmcgoo

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@saharbjones

7 months

@fortybam @FlatPatty @AmericanAir Agree to disagree. It’s never too early to call out reality. Thank you for your service as a paramedic

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@saharbjones

1 year

I think about match day more than I care to admit, but omg. The thought of 4+ years leading to this… I’m so excited to find out if all the hard work has paid off. Trusting God to plant me where I best fit 🙏🏼 🥹

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@saharbjones

2 years

Me... making the rest of my match list based off Zillow and cafeteria stipend (programs are too great to otherwise differentiate)

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@saharbjones

4 months

✨ just in my happy girl era ✨ Who would’ve thought vacation was good for the soul

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@saharbjones

5 months

Can’t believe it’s been nearly 1 year since match day. Find your circle of friends and check in on them gently Monday. SOAPing ≠ lack of accomplishment. Medicine is an oddball. It’s not you. Reach out early is the most important advice I have. #match2024

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@saharbjones

3 years

...as (future) physicians, doing something beyond our scope can be life changing to patients. I was able to connect her to government services and a handful of local non-profits that can provide the assistance she's looking for (eg, day care)...

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@saharbjones

1 year

So grateful for this interview cycle 🥹💙 I’ve been so buried down by surgery that I never had the opportunity to express my gratitude. I love emergency medicine. I appreciate everyone who took a chance on me and interviewed me. This field y’all, it’s all too great ❤️🚑🚨

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4 months

It’s call shifts like last night that makes you wish you were around family for hugs and endless support instead of going home to the 4 walls of your studio apartment

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@saharbjones

1 year

For #EMBound interns who are just as uncomfortable with ventilator settings as I am, this broke it down into two umbrella's with bite-sized information. A great starting point! #FOAMed Title: Annals of EM - Initial Ventilator Settings

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@saharbjones

2 years

Gosh I get so stoked thinking about match day and seeing my parents reaction, but then realize I gotta chill out and focus on step 2 being over tomorrow

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@saharbjones

2 years

Hey #MedTwitter , any M3 medical student interested in a “how-to” guide for applying to UiM / URiM scholarships for away rotations (aka Sub-I’s)?

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7 months

@Elle3110 @RTGeorgia @AmericanAir Ty for getting the point

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@saharbjones

1 year

Swipe to see me grow up! 🥹 I don’t even know where I’m going, but find it so surreal that it’s happening. Counting my blessings 🙏🏼 all praise to God #EMBound #Match2023

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@saharbjones

2 years

Just touched down to San Fran for #ACEP22 . Can’t believe my first in-person EM conference was 1 year ago. Met so many of the goals little ol’ me hoped I would and can’t believe the growth. Thank you @emresidents

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2 years

@KHernandezE Honestly, sometimes they don’t even notice some things need changing. I’m hoping by me addressing this, they become willing to change.

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7 months

@Yanastarda 🤍🤍🤍 you. Spittin facts

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9 months

Part of me envy’s some of you who have given zero brain space for the ongoing genocide. What a gift to not internalize the photos we all see online. What a gift to turn a blind eye. The other part of me is ashamed to call you a colleague, when I pray I could call you an ally.

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8 months

Residency hack: Make time for the things that make you well because I promise you life is short and sacred. Some things can wait, some things can’t. Show up for yourself, please.

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@saharbjones

10 months

Never thought I’d be where I am today. Good luck to all the #Match2024 folks. You got this far, trust the process and in yourself. DMs open for any q’s or if you need help being talked out of imposter syndrome.

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1 year

And she’s #EMBound , let’s show up and support her 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥

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1 year

I’m a black woman from rural KY. I’m a survivor of childhood #abuse and #trauma . I’ve lived in 10 different houses by the age of 16. I’ve worked 2-3 jobs since 16 until med school. But, I’m also a #firstgen college grad and a #firstgen med student. Trust, 2024 will run me my MD👩🏽‍⚕️

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2 years

@Medical_Niyi I seriously couldn’t respect you more than I already do 😂 this post is gold. Literally how it feels scrolling on Twitter/Reddit when people decide to display their scores.

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@saharbjones

1 year

Final day of #SOAP2023 ! Deep breaths as you wait for this day to come to an end. I’m going to open today to anyone on #MedTwitter who wants to contribute to buying #Match2023 SOAP applicants food/coffee as they get through. Grateful for everyone who reached out and asked 4 help

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