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WVSOM | 2024-2025 National Chair of @acosmss | Aspiring general surgeon #match2025 | Soccer ⚽️ | Hershey🐾

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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
2 years
Here’s to forever💕
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
11 months
First day of 3rd year on general surgery! Here’s to a year filled with a lot of growth and learning!
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Courtney Merwin
9 months
I get that having a dog adds challenges to medical school, but honestly I don't understand how people survive it without a dog ???
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Courtney Merwin
9 months
Who knew a surgery resident and a med student could actually find time to change out of scrubs??
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Courtney Merwin
5 months
Third year med students: we have to apply to residency THIS YEAR. I don’t know about everyone else, but that alone makes 2024 pretty scary😅🤢 #medtwitter
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
10000x better than UWorld
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Courtney Merwin
3 months
Beyond excited to spend the next 4 weeks in Columbus on a vascular surgery elective! One step closer to #match2025 #gensurg
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Courtney Merwin
27 days
Thankful for @HolzerHealth for supporting medical students interested in research, and for @OhioDOs for being so welcoming today at the annual Ohio Osteopathic Symposium! #ohioosteo
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Courtney Merwin
1 month
So, how do we think the increase from 5 to 15 signals will impact #gensurg in #match2025 ?
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Courtney Merwin
28 days
I hope that the forced transparency will make schools learn to better support their students from the beginning, rather than forcing them into a backup plan that doesn’t align with their goals
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Bryan Carmody
28 days
Big news from the NRMP: Starting in 2026, there will be *public* reporting of match outcomes for medical schools and applicant demographic data for programs. (🧵)
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Courtney Merwin
7 days
Thankful to represent DO students in West Virginia and present this case today at the WV American College of Surgeons Conference! #match2025 @AmCollSurgeons
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Courtney Merwin
1 month
Words can’t describe how thankful I am for @ACOS_MSS @ACOSurgeons . Beyond excited and honored to serve as Chair this upcoming year!! Let’s get to work team!✨
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Courtney Merwin
11 months
The immediate terror from the email, and then relief of seeing that I passed STEP 1 was not the emotional rollercoaster that I needed this morning🥹🥲 #MedTwitter
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Courtney Merwin
2 months
Every morning when I get OR scrubs I pray the pants won’t be high waters…and every morning I am disappointed 🥲 #medtwitter
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Did I just schedule Level 1 with my credit card just for the points? Yes, of course. Does it make me sick that I just spent $715? Yes, of course. Does it make me even more sick that I now have to go schedule Step 1 too? Also yes. #MedTwitter
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Courtney Merwin
9 months
Getting a uworld question right based on something I distinctly remember learning in the clinic scratches an itch in my brain that I didn't even know existed.
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Ending #ACOSinAustin feeling rejuvenated. It was so great to reconnect with friends from the spring and meet so many others! Can’t wait for Denver!
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Not NBME sending an email with the subject “Score Report Available” causing a mini heart attack just for it not to actually be Step 1 results🥲
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Courtney Merwin
1 month
One of my audition applications includes an essay prompt “please tell us who you are” and now I’m suddenly having an identity crisis😅 #match2025 #gensurg
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
In the last 2 weeks I took both Step 1 and Level 1, my fiancé graduated from medical school, we celebrated some of our people, and today we leave for a much needed vacation✈️🌏🏝️
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
11 months
Days that I successfully did not follow my attending to the bathroom: 1
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Honored to have the opportunity to give a podium presentation at the #ACOSMileHighMeeting this afternoon and so thankful for everyone on this project for making it happen!
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
6 months
To all of the second years who may not have gotten their 1st choice of rotation sites: last year I was crushed to be placed farther from my family in a town in the middle of nowhere. But I leaned into it and have made some of my best friends, it’ll all work out💕
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Got our rotation assignments for third year today and really wish I was happier about it. Getting my 11th choice out of 17 sucks, and today I’m letting myself be sad about it.
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Loved getting to hear from Dr. Megan Sorich this morning about her path and becoming a successful orthopedic surgeon @ACOS_MSS #acosmssDFW22 #ILookLikeASurgeon
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Incredibly thankful to be able to serve as the @ACOS_MSS Secretary this year alongside this great team. First order of business: improving our fun poses @SamInScrubs @opmed_ @J_thanson @rcannella15 @Bebe_Eke @kevindseely @ConnorJEnglish
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Thankful for a great first day representing WVSOM at @ACOS_MSS #acosmssdfw22
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Thankful to have had Dr. Herbert Oye come speak to our @ACOS_MSS chapter tonight about his experiences as an osteopathic vascular surgeon!
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
9 months
Thank you so much!! Here’s to starting off 25 with a month in the ER!🩺
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ACOS-MSS
9 months
Let’s wish our National Secretary @MerwinCourtney a happy birthday!!🎉You’re the absolute best and we hope you had an amazing day!
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Courtney Merwin
8 months
3rd ACOS-MSS conference in the books! I love getting to work with such a great exec board and reconnecting with members of the @WVSOM chapter!
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Thankful to represent our @WVSOM chapter at the #ACOSMileHighMeeting for our community service involvement this year. So many chapters are doing great things for their communities!
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Courtney Merwin
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
2 years
Here’s to 24✨
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Courtney Merwin
7 months
How have I already finished 4 rotations?! Next up: peds!
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Courtney Merwin
4 months
Congrats!! @BridgetNKelly so well deserved! 🎊
@com_at_une
UNE COM
4 months
We are overjoyed to announce the 2023 SROY award recipient, Student Doctor Bridget Kelly, OMS 3. The SROY award recognizes osteopathic medical students with highly competitive experiences and advancement in clinical, translational or basic science research.
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Courtney Merwin
9 months
End of my first family medicine rotation calls for more baking! Chocolate coffee cupcakes with a vanilla espresso buttercream and these guys were gone before lunch!😋
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Courtney Merwin
1 month
Finally home from an awesome weekend at #ACOSunshinestate !! My bag on the other hand…not so much. Here’s to hopefully getting my suitcase on Tuesday?¿🥲
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Courtney Merwin
8 months
Thanks to the @ACOS_MSS spring conference, I got to teach my first Stop the Bleed course today! So thankful for the opportunity to teach such an important skill!
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Courtney Merwin
11 months
OMM COMAT this morning and then one week until starting my first rotation: gen surg!!🎉
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Met so many people today that my voice is hoarse. So thankful for #ACOSinAustin for letting me connect with such an incredible group of my future colleagues @ACOS_MSS
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
23 days
Congratulations!! Love to see @ACOS_MSS chapter leaders thriving!
@roccafortemed
Emma Roccaforte, OMS-II
23 days
Last night I received the RSO Extraordinary Leader Award. I am so humbled and honored to represent TCOM and our @ACOS_MSS chapter. Thank you to all of my co-leaders who stuck by me along the way.
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Courtney Merwin
8 months
As #ACOSInTheWindyCity comes to a close, I’m feeling truly blessed to be a part of this organization. It’s inspiring how every surgeon here is so dedicated to giving back to the next generation of osteopathic surgeons.🥹
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Courtney Merwin
6 months
I think it’s a prerequisite that I have to sleep like garbage the night before starting a new rotation… happy first day of obgyn!😴
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
1 year
@mowwyjane I have the chase sapphire preferred and I love it! It doesn’t restrict you to a single airline or hotel brand, which is nice because I can’t afford to be that loyal yet😂
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Courtney Merwin
5 months
OBGYN COMAT and a 7.5 hour drive later and I’ve finally made it to vacation. Here’s to being over halfway through 3rd year!
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Merry Christmas from Hershey and I!🎄While he loves his new bone, he isn’t thrilled about his pillow duplicate😂
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
1 year
Happy International Women’s Day from the ladies of ACOS-MSS @WVSOM . It’s been such an honor to work with these two over the past year! @ACOS_MSS
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Grateful to connect with other future surgeons this weekend! Excited to see where ACOS can go! @ACOS_MSS #acosmssDFW22
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
1 year
Officially checked into my flight and one step closer to the #ACOSmilehighmeeting !!
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Courtney Merwin
10 months
Who’s going to join us in Chicago?! The ACOS-MSS conference is a can’t miss event that will be full of great speakers and networking opportunities. Hope to see you all there!
@ACOS_MSS
ACOS-MSS
11 months
It's time to mark your calendars for the Fall ACOS-MSS Student Conference! The conference will take place on Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Registration is limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible!
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Just landed in Denver for the #ACOSMileHighMeeting ! Can’t wait to see everyone!☺️
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Courtney Merwin
10 months
I think I might actually cry when my rotation ends on Friday. I’m gonna miss gen surg so much🥲
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Courtney Merwin
28 days
Excited to present my research from this past year today at the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium! #ohioosteo #acos
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Courtney Merwin
5 months
Took a week and a half off from Anki while on vacation/spending time with family and I am PAYING for it with these reviews🤦🏼‍♀️
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Courtney Merwin
7 months
Hershey may not like his costume, but he is a really cute piggy. Happy Halloween!🎃🐷
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Courtney Merwin
11 months
What an incredible event! A huge thank you to all of the program directors for all of their great insight for our students!
@ACOS_MSS
ACOS-MSS
11 months
Join ACOS-MSS on June 28th at 6pm EST for the first part of our "Applying to Residency" Zoom series! This session will feature an engaging panel of surgical residency program directors and specialty specific breakout rooms.
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Hershey has been absolutely spoiled while I’ve been at @ACOS_MSS this weekend! Can’t wait to get back to my buddy! #acosmssDFW22
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
1 year
So thankful to be able to make an impact in the Lewisburg community this year and to be recognized for our work!
@ACOS_MSS
ACOS-MSS
1 year
Congratulations to the ACOS-MSS chapters at @UIWSOM , @ATSU_news (Kirksville), @rvu_co_acos , @WVSOM , and @NSUFlorida for their recognition for commitment to community service. One chapter will win a $500 scholarship to support future service projects. #ACOSMileHighMeeting
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Our board got to deliver our “rebuild-a-bears” tonight to the kids at our local hospital, incredibly thankful to our WVSOM @ACOS_MSS members for putting time into giving back to our community!❤️
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
11 months
Join us next week for a great panel! ACOS-MSS members check your email for the registration link!
@ACOS_MSS
ACOS-MSS
11 months
Join ACOS-MSS on June 28th at 6pm EST for the first part of our "Applying to Residency" Zoom series! This session will feature an engaging panel of surgical residency program directors and specialty specific breakout rooms.
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
8 months
Long distance sucks and those “see you laters” will never get easier
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
11 months
Spent my last summer night in Maryland doing what Marylanders do best, eating crabs by the water🦀
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Courtney Merwin
7 months
So thankful for @RimshaAfzal15 and KYCOM’s AMA chapter for having me tonight! Hopefully I was able to provide some helpful tips as we start to think about board prep season!
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
2 years
No matter how I enjoyed #ACOSinAustin nothing beats being back in my own bed with my dog 😴🐶
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Courtney Merwin
8 months
Less than one week till the fall @ACOS_MSS conference in Chicago!! I’m so excited to see everyone and to see all of @J_thanson ’s hard work come to life!
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
You know it’s a stressful week when the girlies get together to practice OMM instead of watching the bachelorette finale😅 #medtwitter
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Courtney Merwin
10 months
Spoiling the clinic tomorrow for my last day🥲
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
2 years
Not sure how I’m supposed to focus on classes when I can’t stop thinking about being reunited with my friends and eating my weight in barbecue this week in Austin at the @ACOS_MSS conference
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
@mowwyjane I would like to know given that I was falling asleep at 6pm and here I am, wide awake
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Courtney Merwin
2 months
Thinking of everyone impacted by the Key Bridge tragedy this morning. Heartbreaking loss for Maryland and the Baltimore community
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
With 15 minutes to get off the plane and across Atlanta’s airport, was really embracing Dr. Conrad’s @kc140605 to run for your bus, and we made it! @ACOS_MSS #acosmssDFW22
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
When I took the role of ACOS-MSS chapter president, I said that I was committed to helping students improve their skills and go into rotations confidently. It feels good to see that through and run our 4th suture session of the semester with 60 students across 2 days! #acosmss
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
17 days
Welcome to #MedTwitter ! Beyond thankful to have you as part of our team💕
@MeganCrotts
Megan Crotts
17 days
I'm so excited to serve on the Executive Board for @ACOS_MSS as Research Chair! I cannot wait to help this organization grow a stronger research presence. If you need help writing an abstract, I'm your gal!🧪 #gensurg #match2025 #MedTwitter
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Courtney Merwin
9 months
Had a great start to the morning…until my coffee fell off the roof of my car and the lid to my mug broke. Now I’m starting the week with no coffee and no mug. Happy Monday 🫠
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Courtney Merwin
10 months
First day of family med and first day sporting my new badge buddy. Now I can take my boy everywhere I go💕
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
One day I will book a flight that’s not at 6am, today was not that day😴 #ACOSinAustin
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Courtney Merwin
8 months
With the EM COMAT finished it’s officially time to head to Chicago!! So excited for this weekend at #ACOSInTheWindyCity !
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Reminding myself that I’m not stupid and I’m not defined by a bad block of UWorld🥲
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Courtney Merwin
10 months
Not sure what’s harder, holding the flashlight for my dad or driving the camera for a surgeon…
@WesleyGherman
Wes
10 months
Learning surgery is basically the same as when my dad would have me help with odd projects around the house while criticizing my every movement “Now hit STRAIGHT DOWN on the nail… Does that look STRAIGHT to you?? Maybe you need your eyes checked…”
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Courtney Merwin
8 days
Blessed to have @RijulMaini as a friend☺️
@ACOS_MSS
ACOS-MSS
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Congratulations to @RijulMaini ! Our Student Doctor of the Month for April!🎉🎊
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Courtney Merwin
4 months
@VictoriaYoung_ Literally just put level 2 and step 2 on my credit card just for the points😂
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
When @ACOS_MSS starts on Friday but there’s an endocrine exam on Tuesday… #acosmssdfw22
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Courtney Merwin
10 months
Forgot to do Anki yesterday and killed my streak. On top of the pain of extra reviews there’s a single tear for the streak😢
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Courtney Merwin
6 months
Reminder for this awesome event tomorrow night! Don’t forget to log on to hear from the ACOS president, Dr. Burns!
@ACOS_MSS
ACOS-MSS
6 months
Join ACOS-MSS on November 16th at 8:00pm ET for the very first Zoom session of our “DO You Know” series, where we will learn more about DO surgeons from various surgical specialties and their journeys in medicine. In this session, we are fortunate to have Dr. Burns joining us!
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
1 year
Awesome opportunity for my fellow second years to learn some tips for test day and getting through dedicated! Don’t miss it!
@ACOS_MSS
ACOS-MSS
1 year
Join ACOS-MSS on May 16th at 8pm EST to learn more about COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1, and to discover the most effective ways to prepare for them. Be sure to register through the link provided in our bio!
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
I can’t be the only one that stopped everything to get registered, right? Can’t wait for April!
@ACOSurgeons
ACOS
1 year
@ACOS_MSS Registration is now open for the spring AOCS-MSS Conference April 29-30. The spring conference will be hosted by Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, CO. For details please visit #surgeonsintraining #studentsurgeon
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
10 months
Will setting a 4:15 alarm ever be less painful? Asking for myself😅
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Courtney Merwin
7 months
I’m sorry for all of the summer lovers but it is 45 degrees and my heart is so happy ❄️🥹
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Hotel and flights are booked, now all I need to know is: is it April 28th yet?? @ACOS_MSS
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Courtney Merwin
9 months
This silly guy got me through my master’s program and the first half of med school…wouldn’t have made it without the puppy snugs
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
2 months
Officially passed my last round of OSCE’s and am one step closer to finishing third year!
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Spent some time with family this weekend to celebrate my grandma’s life. She was so excited for me to be the first doctor in the family and I’m so thankful for her endless support of my passions.
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@MerwinCourtney
Courtney Merwin
2 years
@IntrovertMed Normal grading puts an unnecessary amount of stress on students during an already stressful 1st 2 years. Having a P/F grading system allows students to focus on a greater understanding rather than on small details that aren’t board relevant, but taught anyways
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Courtney Merwin
5 months
Me after adding a single bullet point to my poster that’s due on Wednesday
@NC_Renic
Neil Renic
5 months
Academics after picking a font, writing a sentence, reading the sentence, and deleting the sentence
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Treating our ACOS-MSS chapter with homemade cookies and brownies for our elections meeting tomorrow. It’s been an honor to serve as President this year and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Got to explore Phuket town yesterday, traveling the world with my best friend will never get old.
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Coaching youth soccer has easily been the best thing I’ve done since starting medical school⚽️
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Courtney Merwin
1 year
Just trying to grow up to be half as cool of a skier as @generalorthomd
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Courtney Merwin
2 years
Today is officially the first day of second year! Really excited (and also incredibly nervous) for what’s to come this year! #medtwitter
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Courtney Merwin
1 month
Join @ACOS_MSS tonight at 8PM EST as we welcome Dr. Frank Oaks for our first ever Grand Rounds! Dr. Oaks is a vascular surgeon from Oklahoma Heart Hospital and will be talking about claudication and working through differentials! Register to join us at
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