Today I ran the floor of the ICU as the solo resident, threw in a central line in the first 5 min of my shift, and handled 6 new admits
Me 3 weeks ago would have not believed you if you told me I was going to progress this much.
Today was incredible. I’m so proud of myself
One of my attendings pulled me aside to let me know that he overheard the ED nurses talking about how much they enjoy working & taking care of patients with me & that they look forward to when I’m on the schedule
I’ve made it. That’s one of my biggest unspoken goals w our team🥹
I cannot wait to be an attending one day and roll into the ER with cookies/food for my residents and nurses. Thats the ultimate goal, to be that attending.
I hid parts of who I was when applying to medical school out of fear.
I decided I would be 100% my authentic self and not hold back when applying for residency.
I did just that, and some program out there loved me for ME!
I am so excited for Friday ❤️
#Match2021
When I was 12 I thought that I had to chose if I wanted to be a doctor or live my life openly as a gay man. I never thought that I could be both. Here I am 13 years later applying for residency AND living my life authentically and proud.
#NationalComingOutDay
@patelsatya2020
95% prox LAD occlusion w/severe LCX disease.
No increasing chest pain or SOB. Just nausea, abd pain, and back pain. HR high 80’s, 100% on RA. Their admission diagnosis could 1000% explain these SxS. But something told me it wasn’t that. So I got the EKG. Cath lab activated.
Haircut ✅
Eyebrows threaded ✅
Outfit ready ✅
I’ll be in my living room but you bet I’m gonna be dressed to the 9’s for Match Day. I’m so excited to meet my new family!
#Match2021
It is with a heavy heart to hear about the passing of Cordell Heckel.
Cordell was a MS3 at USC Keck SOM and he was the founder of the LGBTQIA+ Med Students Facebook group. I join in sharing deepest condolences with Cordell’s parents, family, and friends as they mourn this loss
I look forward to one day having a gay male mentor within medicine. I also look forward to being a mentor to an LGBTQ learner. These things keep me moving 💯
#MedTwitter
is it okay to place a published article that you wrote that is not medicine related on your ERAS application? It’s an article about the experiences of coming out as an athlete.
And just like that I’m done with my last shift as a medical student. The next time I set foot in the ED I will (hopefully) be a PGY-1
It’s been real med school ✌🏼
It’s been awhile Med Twitter,
I’m happy to announce I’ve signed with an incredible group of EM docs & will be heading to Columbus, Ohio to work in the busiest Level 1 trauma center in the state! 🏥🚨🚑
It’s been a long journey, and we’ve finally made it!
I’ve been waking up early every morning, making breakfast, working out, going to work, making dinner, and reading before bed these past few nights and honestly my mood feels 1000x better. I can’t even describe it
Some of you are blowing this way out of proportion.
You can work and train hard to become the best physician for your patients, but at the end of the day still disconnect and have a fine line where it doesn’t interfere with the rest of your LIFE (family, friends, identity)
Today the FDA approved new HIV injectable extended release treatment that reduces the dosing days from 365 days to 12 days per year. This is AMAZING!
#Cabenuva
Thank you to all of the programs and residents for being so open to us 4th years and allowing us to contact and ask questions throughout this application cycle. This is a match year that is unlike any other and your openness means the world to us
🚨 ATTENTION 4th YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS🚨
Don’t forget to register for the NRMP today! It is separate from ERAS. Here is a link to a PDF with the instructions
As much as I am excited for my own reaction on match day, I am more excited to see my mom’s reaction. I just know she is going to be emotional. Our relationship is so strong and she has been one of my biggest outlets during my medical education
It is INFURIATING that Physicians cannot get a monkeypox vaccine. I’m literally in the ED and will come in contact with infected individuals seeking care. This is not just a MSM issue. This is a public health issue!
MAKE IT MAKE SENSE. I CANNOT STAND THIS
It’s
#WorldAIDSDay
and remember that although we have the ability to make patients undetectable there is still a lot to be done.
Know your status, Get Tested.
Ask your healthcare provider about PrEP
End the stigma around HIV
Undetectable = Untransmittable
I forgot how amazing it was to be mesmerized by a President speaking.
To Kamala, you looked stunning tonight. Your speech brought me and my partner to tears. You have inspired an entire country and the world with your words. I am so proud to have a woman in the White House.
I can’t think of a better group of co-residents to spend these amazing 3 years with ❤️
It’s ERAS season, and I can’t wait to see who else will join us at
@IUSMEmergMed
Said goodbye to my med school friends this weekend & today for the last time. I am used to saying “see you soon” to them but today I felt the reality of not knowing when I will see them again. They helped me through so much these last 4 years