Sidney Okon, M.D. @sidney_okon Twitter profile

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

2 years

This is probably my biggest “mama I made it” moment of my life so far 😂Never thought I’d end up in the newspaper as a 4th year med student but I’m not complaining 😭

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Late to the announcement party, but feeling more blessed than ever 😭🥳 #Match2023

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

MAMA I’m coming home!! 😭😭Beyond blessed and excited to announce that I matched PM&R at Baylor College of Medicine. Thankful and grateful for everyone who has supported me on this journey. Wooo go #physiatry #Match2023 !!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

New headshots call for reintroductions! Hello again #physiatry twitter. My name is Sidney Okon and I am an MS3 interested in pursuing physiatry. Looking forward to connecting with more physicians, residents, and fellow applicants in the #MedTwitter community!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Only 3 weeks into my first #pmr rotation and I’ve already been involved in shockwave therapy, steroid, botulin, and PRP injections, and even worked with rehab patients learning to use new prosthetic limbs. I think I’m at home 🥲

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

6 months

I thought I’d drop by Twitter to say that after a long and really stressful process that took months of contemplation, I withdrew my PM&R position and re-entered the match for a specialty that I felt has always been more in line with my passion (anesthesiology)…

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

3 years

Hi everyone! My name is Sidney Okon and I’m an MS3 at USF Morsani College of Medicine, very interested in physiatry. I’m excited to be part of the #medtwitter community and network with others across the field!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Last interview done of the #Match2023 cycle. Time to see where the cards fall. Hopeful 😌🤞🏾

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Today on my away at @UTHPMR on rounds I somehow randomly ran into my high school anatomy teacher turned nurse who wrote my college LoR and I hadn’t spoken to since. I may or may not have needed a moment after he told my attending how proud he was of me as a 4th year now🥹

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Hey PM&R world! Come and learn all about Cancer Rehab from our amazing panelists on Tuesday, February 7th! Have questions ready 😊

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Currently in the STEP 2 dedicated limbo of wanting to be done already to dive into PM&R rotations and wanting more time to prep 😰

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

1 year

What a TIME. #AMEC2023 was my first and worth every moment. Feeling very much reenergized and excited for the future of medicine🙏🏾

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

1 year

The past month so far - in pictures. Can’t put in words how overwhelming it all is but to be able to say I’m a medical doctor now is crazy. So blessed to say I’m the first doctor in my family. The journey continues🙏🏾😌

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Blessed to be able to close out an awesome 4 weeks of #physiatry at the amazing @UTHPMR and lead right into #AAPMR2022 to present some research and meet both peers and leaders in the field at the same time. Helloooo Baltimore 😊

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Better late than never-finished an amazing #pmr rotation at @UTSW_PMR and still shocked at how many conditions I saw from year 1 of med school that I’d never seen before.Also didn’t expect to make friends along the way, but @KevinKChin was pretty awesome.On to #Match2023 😌

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

And like that, ERAS is in ✅ crazy feeling clicking ‘submit’ and sending out 3 years worth of work. Excited though! Wishing everyone the best! ✨ #Physiatry #Match2023

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

What a weekend. From presenting research, to finally meeting so many of my #physiatry peers and idols in the field in person, this was one for the books. Until next time, #AAPMR2022

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

6 months

I successfully matched and will be continuing my training as a PGY-2/CA-1 in anesthesiology! I just wanted to thank the entire PM&R community, whether they were peers, attendings I connected with here, or attendings I met while doing away rotations. I learned so much from it and-

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

24 hours in California for AAP week with @AAPhysiatrists was a blur but I definitely had a time! Amazing sessions, and even better people 😌 Good seeing everyone out there, safe travels home! ✌🏾 #Physiatry23

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Good luck everyone, may the match be in our favor 😌😁 #Match2023

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

11 months

As a resident I’ve started to appreciate the long drive home from the hospital that I really used to dislike. Its ended up being therapeutic and crucial to decompress after some of these floor days 😭

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

So excited!! 🥳

BCM PM&R Residency

@BCMPMRRes

2 years

A huge welcome to our newest residents joining the Baylor College of Medicine PM&R Family! We are excited to have y’all and can’t wait for you to join our team! Congratulations!🎉 #Match2023 #Physiatry

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

It’s an honor and I’m grateful to be able to present at my first AAP Weekend! Looking forward to seeing those I’ve met along the journey and meeting even more at #Physiatry23 . See you in Anaheim! 😉

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

I was super excited to start my first PM&R AI and now that I’m done I’m even more excited to start another one. Is this… normal?😵‍💫😭

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

The week is finally here. All eyes 👀 on AAP Weekend #Physiatry23 🥳

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Watching #Physiatry22 from afar because you have 2 shelf exams at the same time is a different kind of pain 🥲 I’m living vicariously through everyone in NOLA right now!! @AAPhysiatrists

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Come hear from my peers all about the PM&R match process! They’re some of the brightest minds I know in the 2023 PM&R match!

RepresentationinRehab

@RepresentRehab

2 years

Our post-match panel is in one week on March 20! We are announcing our awesome panelists: Ashley, Luis, Sparsh, and Chandan @ray_sparsh @ImLuisValdez @_AshleyOtto @csaini525

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Happy that I’m almost at the end of the 3rd year tunnel and starting #physiatry rotations (1 week and a half left) but sad that what’s blocking the light at the end of it are 3 shelf exams 🥲

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Another huge highlight of my weekend at #AAPMR2022 : meeting @TalyaFlemingMD after her great talk on Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID with @MVGutierrezMD , and meeting+getting a picture with the #physiatry queen and legend behind the book, Dr. Sara Cuccurullo at the same time!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

1 year

Such an amazing moment to be a part of. I’ve never experienced anything like that before as a med student, but I loved every bit of it #AMEC2023

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA)

@SNMA

1 year

To those who attended #AMEC2023 — Thank you! All of you made this a successful conference & truly embodied brilliance. As we depart and travel back to cities across the country we hope you left inspired & ready to continue the mission of the SNMA. 🎥 : @love_chiii98

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

6 months

These collective experiences taught me so much that I plan to carry through the remainder of my career as a physician, even in another specialty. I would love to thank everyone that’s been a part of the journey (many of which who may not even be aware of the role they had)

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

I’ve heard so much about #LongCOVID but finally having the opportunity to work in a PM&R COVID clinic is so eye opening…

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Glad to be a part of something so great 😌🙏🏾

Lauren Bagneris

@LaurenBagneris

2 years

Tonight was a great representation of all that SNMA promotes: diversity, support, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, & socially conscious physicians. Thanks to everyone who promoted & came to our Post-Match panel & to our FANTASTIC panelists!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Hey, that’s me! 🙂

AAPM&R News

@AAPMR

2 years

🎉Ready to live it up in NOLA?🎉 #AAPMR23 will be the perfect place to showcase your research and expertise! Submit your abstract today so we can see you in New Orleans! Learn more and submit a research abstract by March 8:

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Grateful for the past 4 weeks spent at @UTHSA_RehabMed . From observing and working with therapists hands-on to getting to do Botox injections, I had a wonderful time. Now to enjoy family and gain a lot of weight in a short amount of time 😌🦃

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

So happy to be a part of the team🙏🏾😌

RepresentationinRehab

@RepresentRehab

2 years

Time for another round of shoutouts to our volunteers (part 2/3)! Thanks @modi_doc @sidney_okon @ImLuisValdez for your outstanding ideas and leadership skills!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

10/10 session 😂🔥 #Physiatry23

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

@AbilityLab

2 years

Next up! 2022 @AbilityLab @NorthwesternPMR alum @SeanDreyer hosts a #Physiatry All-Star Panel featuring @EricWisotzkyMD @DrNikoDragoDO @MVGutierrezMD and @dr_escalon 🌶️🥵 🔥. @AAPhysiatrists #Physiatry23 *Taste buds were not harmed in the production of this session. 🥛

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Phew, my family is a blessing. Mentally, financially, emotionally… I have no idea where I’d be or how I’d be faring on this medical journey without them 🥹🥲

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Highlight of the weekend!

AAPM&R News

@AAPMR

2 years

Today's AAPM&R keynote speaker, Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, speaking on "Disabusing Disability: Demonstrating that Disability Doesn't Mean Inability"

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

My goal this week is to go from checking my email 10-12 times a day for eras/interview notifications to something like 6-8. Baby steps ✨ #match2023

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Feels like I’ve been holding my breath since taking STEP 2 on July 2nd… I can breathe again 😭

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Medical students and all who may be interested: Join the SNMA PM&R SIG tomorrow at 6:30 PM CST/7:30 PM EST to learn about the field of TBI from our amazing panel!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Happening now! Feel free to join us and learn about our organization!😊

RepresentationinRehab

@RepresentRehab

2 years

We launch tmrw 5/23! Can't begin to tell you how enthusiastic and kind our team is, they keep me excited about PM&R. A peek at how much work went into this. Support us at See you tmrw at our launch mtg? #physiatry #DEI #pmr #rehabilitation #MedTwitter

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

My favorite thing I’ve heard from a resident while on these aways is “don’t forget to eat” because yes, I needed that 😭

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

6 months

But I really don’t want to leave anyone out. So thanks again to everyone! To anyone who is similarly on the fence between PM&R and anesthesiology, feel free to DM me if you have any questions. I truly feel like they are the two best specialties in medicine, no doubt.

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

☺️☺️

AAP Medical Student Council PM&R

@AAPhysiatry_MSC

2 years

Join us next week for this month’s Journal Club led by Dr. Sarah Pastoriza to discuss Regenerative Medicine! 📔 🗓 Tuesday, June 21, 8 pm EST 👉 See you there! 🙌

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Step 2 CK ✅ On to the next part of the journey 🥲

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

HAPPINESS ☺️

Houston Astros

@astros

2 years

The Houston Astros are 2022 World Champions! 🏆

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

x2 because I think my brain was steaming this morning after attempting this for the first time in 3 years

Cindy Nguyễn, MD/MPH (she/her)

@nguyen_cin

2 years

@ MS1s please help 😭😭😭

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Hopefully when I wake up tomorrow I’m able to think about anything besides the STEP 2 CK score report🥲

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Changing the MS3 to MS4 in my bio was such a great feeling. Next up -> short intermission before STEP 2 dedicated 😭 the journey continues😌

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

To all medical students, residents, and physicians in the world of #physiatry , we’d love you to join and be a part of our community!

RepresentationinRehab

@RepresentRehab

2 years

2 MORE WEEKS! We launch May 23rd! Representation in Rehab is a driven organization dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the world of physiatry, and we'd love a stronger community! Here's the link to sign up!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Tonight!

Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Medical students and all who may be interested: Join the SNMA PM&R SIG tomorrow at 6:30 PM CST/7:30 PM EST to learn about the field of TBI from our amazing panel!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

7 months

Seeing my mentees match 🥹 what a feeling :)

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Heyyyy Cathy!👏🏾

Cathy Garcia-Torres

@cathy_coolbeans

2 years

Hi #MedTwitter & #OBGYNTwitter ! My name is Cathy & I’m a #firstgen Mexican-American MS3 at USF MCOM. I will be applying into OB/GYN for #Match2023 . My passions include reproductive rights and health equity. Outside of med, you can find me dancing on tiktok or with my beagle❤️

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

3 years

@Nick_Odiase @MVGutierrezMD @AAPMR @JulieSilverMD @EricWisotzkyMD @TalyaFlemingMD @docmosho @stilettoscience @DrNikoDragoDO @MonicaRhoMD @RehabwithDrO @NVSports_Spine @dromarselod @AAPhysiatry_MSC @dr_escalon Awesome, thank you Nick for the welcome and recommendations!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

1 year

Graduated, moved out, and new lease signed! Life is already so different 😭 I’d appreciate any help in supporting my transition to residency with my med grad wish list. Thanks for all the support! -

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

1 year

🔥🔥

BCM PM&R Residency

@BCMPMRRes

1 year

Breaking Barriers: Our residents, Dr. Nweke and Dr. Achilike attended AMEC 2023 organized by the SNMA to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion. They also participated in a talk about overcoming the odds to achieve greatness titled “Minor setback for a Major comeback.”

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Tonight at 7 CST/8 EST!

Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Hey PM&R world! Come and learn all about Cancer Rehab from our amazing panelists on Tuesday, February 7th! Have questions ready 😊

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

And we loveee to see it 🥳

RepresentationinRehab

@RepresentRehab

2 years

Just realized this today...but our leadership team is all women. Not for lack of trying, but for some reason only women ended up following up and being actively involved. We're missing @mia_kumquat on our list - her feature is still in the works! #WomenInMedicine #Physiatry

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

3 years

Brings me so much joy seeing all these match reveals on the timeline😭🥲The emotions of 4 years of hard, exhausting work coming down to a single moment = priceless

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Highly recommend this for those wanting to get involved in the PM&R research world!

RepresentationinRehab

@RepresentRehab

2 years

Learn how to submit a poster to AAP and how to write case reports for other PM&R conferences in this short 15-20 min session! THIS MONDAY 8/15/22 from 6:30-7pm PT. Find zoom link in Community Events page Helpful since AAP abstracts due 9/13.

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

11 months

@mkh_sci_med Daily reminder that I need to get myself a bike😭

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

@RepresentRehab Happy to be a part of the vision!😊

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

For all those interested! Come by and check out some pretty amazing poster presentations! 🤩

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

3 years

@NVSports_Spine Thanks Dr. Verma!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

So much pain but so much truth 🥲

Naina 🦴

@narniarawr

2 years

UWorld questions are like: If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck and looks like a duck, what is it? ❌ A) a duck (4%) ✅ B) a platypus (96%)

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

@UTHPMR @DrNikoDragoDO 😂 had to!

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

And YOU got this too🔥

Bianca Obinyan

@BiancaObinyan

2 years

@DrRayMD Wow!! I was just talking about you yesterday in a conversation with @sidney_okon ! You inspire so many of us to dream BIG! You got this! Sending positive vibes your way ✨✨

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

🗣🗣🗣

RepresentationinRehab

@RepresentRehab

2 years

We're in the homestretch! Who else is pumped?? Representation in Rehab is a trainee driven organization that is only 7 days from its launch! For those interested, please sign up here #MedTwitter #MedEd #RepresentationMatters #PMR #physiatry

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

Unintentionally intentional 😁🧠

Cindy Nguyễn, MD/MPH (she/her)

@nguyen_cin

2 years

Matching scrubs ➡️ rank to match??? #match2023 #physiatry #awayrotation

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

@ImLuisValdez @UTHSA_RehabMed @AAPMR @PmrScholars @MVGutierrezMD CONGRATS!! We all knew it 🥳

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

@_AshleyOtto First of many!🥳🤞🏾

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

@docmosho Thank you Dr. Sholas! 🙏🏾

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

SN: I don’t take credit for that physiatrist cup photo, I just saw it on here from the conference and thought it was really cool. Thank you @ whoever got that shot 😭

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

@ray_sparsh I appreciate it Sparsh! Good luck to you as well 😌

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Sidney Okon, M.D.

@sidney_okon

2 years

@BeccaKPotts Awesome, thanks so much Dr. Potts!