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Official Spokesperson @AmerAcadPeds . Neonatologist @UofUHealth . Director at-Large @UofUethicshum . Interviewed by @CNN @BostonGlobe @TheSkimm . She/her.

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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m 35 and a doctor. I also have a heart condition that puts me at an increased risk for serious complications from covid. #IHaveAPreexistingCondition - Does the face of #chronicIllness look different than you thought?
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Sorry/you’re welcome.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
My life matters and so do the nearly 10,000 Americans who died from covid last week. Please feel free to add your own image/story so we can show people what chronic illness really looks like. #IHaveAPreexistingCondition
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
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This is Niko. He was born 15 weeks early and weighed just over 1 pound. Today he is two and THRIVING. He’s too young to wear a mask or get vaccinated so #IMaskFor Niko. Who do you mask for?
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
8 years
Me: But I'm going to be almost 30 before I'm a doctor! Mom: You'll be 30, anyway. Might as well be a doctor.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
I was called to a late preterm delivery for an infant that was actively hemorrhaging (from everywhere). We spent the night transfusing all of the blood products (PRBCs, cryo, plts, FFP, F7, TXA). This pic captured the first time I sat (ie: collapsed) in almost 10 hours.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Made it through my first week as an attending with zero codes and zero deaths. I can barely keep my eyes open but I’m going to enjoy some waffles and count that as a definite win. ✨
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
1 year
Can we just take a minute to appreciate how every vote actually matters?
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Would you pass the “two beers and a puppy test”?
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
More of this, please 💕
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
Yesterday I delivered a 30wker to a mom who didn’t get steroids bc she kept leaving AMA (which made me mad). Today I learned that her husband had been deported so she was taking care of 4 children alone. This is your daily reminder to always be kind. You never know the full story
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
Today that little one is home with family. The hard days are hard but the good days are oh so very sweet. Feeling very fortunate to love and take care of sick kiddos and their families. #neoTwitter
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
BOARD. CERTIFIED.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
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This is not ok.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
Officially board certified neonatologists!
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
My parents are requiring all family members to be vaccinated for future holiday gatherings this next year and I can’t even tell you how delighted that makes me. #thevaxxies #covid19
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
@RGolfcart @Cleavon_MD It can be extremely isolating having an illness that others can’t “see.” Thank you for sharing and hang in there! I’ll be thinking about you! ✨
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
This hit me hard. "I diagnosed abdominal pain when the real problem was hunger." #ACES #SocialContext #meded
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Accurate.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
A few days ago I got a rash. After convincing myself that I had scabies and/or T-cell Lymphoma I saw my PCP who reassured me that it was (wait for it) poison ivy. This has been a lesson on the dangers of self-diagnosis. I hope you’re all smarter than me. Thank you and good night.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
8 years
In the end, kindness will be the only thing that really matters. RT @911well
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
I hate/love this.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
Last night I flew to nyc so a 7 day old could have emergency neurosurgery. Could this job be any cooler?! #peds #nicu #icu
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
🎃 💉
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
I’M FINALLY A GROWN UP BABY DOCTOR! I just accepted my dream job as an assistant professor in Neonatology ⁦ @primarychildren ⁩ ⁦ @UofUHealth ⁩. I’m so excited to continue my research in communication and shared decision making in Salt Lake City!
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
I thought turning *35* would feel weird or scary. If I ever decide to have children I will be AMA (or geriatric!), I’m close to 40 (5 years but it’s there) and yesterday I found my first gray hair. However, after spending the majority of the last 6 years in the ICU… 1/2
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
Can I dress like this everyday? #MoreSareesFewerScrubs
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
Off-grid for a few days in #zion
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
My body: GIVE ME WATER Me on my third coffee of the day: Did you say latte? I heard latte. It’s going to be a long 24.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
Looking at that sweet smile makes every minute of studying and every late night worrying worth it.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Kicking off my LAST 24 hour shift as a fellow. Let’s do this! #nicu
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Really, where does the time go? After six years of post-grad training, I can’t believe I’m finally PGY-DONE. It’s a surreal, insane, bittersweet moment and I’m incredibly grateful for all the people and patients who helped me get here. What a wild ride it’s been #medtwitter
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
The first photo was taken the day I turned 30. I was late to my own surprise party because I stayed late to stabilize 24-week twins. The second photo was taken this week on my 34th. I’m a better person bc I’m a doctor and a better doctor bc I’m a person. #MedBikini
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
I know that many people will never get to turn another year older. So instead, I feel incredibly grateful to celebrate another year exploring this amazing planet and loving so many of you wonderful humans on it. 2/2
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
LOVE this. Rise and shine, gorgeous.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
#SaveCHIP because no child should be without healthcare. #ExtendCHIP #CHIPworks #KeepKidsCovered
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
One of my favorite attendings used to sit very quietly beside the bed of extremely sick babies for hours. When I asked him what he was doing he said, “I am giving them all of my luck. It’s why I don’t have very much for myself but it’s alright. They need it more.”
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Michael Narvey 🇨🇦
3 years
Sometimes I speak softly to the 👶 #preemies I care for and beg them 🙏"tell me what's wrong with you" While no one has ever spoken back I still have hope that my pleas mean something to them #MedTwitter #Pediatrics #neotwitter
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
Oh my, this is sweet. I love love.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
Y’ALL. Guess whose article is in #Pediatrics this month?! If you get a chance, please check out: Improving Access to Care for Transgender Youth and let me know what you think! #HealthCareForAll #transgender #lgbt
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
I feel like I should add “makes a solid cheese board” to my CV.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
Those who support this law believe she should miss school, suffer the ridicule of being a pregnant teen and be retraumatized by the birth of her rapist’s baby? Then what? I’m just trying to find the “moral high ground” here so I can run as far away as possible #alabamaabortionlaw
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
When people talk about resilience training for medical #burnout
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
Last night shift of residency: ✅
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Yes, definitely do this.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Dear #premeds - I legitimately think I have the greatest job in the world. If your heart is in medicine, please don’t give up. It is eventually worth it.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Feeling officially official.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
💕💕💕
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
I finally get it!
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
First call of fellowship tonight (20% excited, 80% terrified)
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
👩🏻‍⚕️ #STEM #womeninscience
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
@NewYorker ⁩ bringing the fire, as usual.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
These moments in medicine are everything 💕
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
Husband: what are you going to do with three pounds of cream cheese? Me:
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
During residency I took care of an 11y old girl who was held hostage for two days without food or water while she was repeatedly raped (oral, anal and vaginally) by a much older man before escaping through an open window. 1/2
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
8 years
This.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
For anyone wondering - I reported the situation to the local police, as well. They dismissed it as “kids being kids.” This is why women don’t report. #IBelieveHer #YesAllWomen #IBelieveChristine #metoo
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
Feeling this.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
Because I can never get enough of medically themed caffeine ☕️️☕️️☕️️ @studentdoctordiva
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
Officially covid free and back to work! The test wasn’t pleasant but not nearly as bad as I anticipated. So thankful I didn’t inadvertently expose any of my patients or colleagues. If you’re a healthcare worker, stay healthy. Everybody else, please stay inside!
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
1 year
Home office is feeling extra cozy this week ❄️ ⛄️
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
It's never too late.
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8 years
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
Yesterday, my article was rejected from a major medical journal. Today, I edited and submitted it to a different one. How many times will I go through this cycle? As many as it takes. #failforward #sharethefail #amwriting
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Because I’m sure we could all use a little good news right now.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
We’ve literally all been there. RT ⁦ @yourstudymate #medtwitter
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
More of this.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
I can’t believe this is an actual alert I’m receiving.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
HAPPY MATCH DAY! The world is so lucky to have you in it. You are going to do incredible things and we cannot wait to welcome you to residency. Get ready to continue the crazy, exciting, humbling, occasionally terrifying but always beautiful journey that is medicine #MatchDay2020
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 months
I know I’ve been MIA for a while but I’m back with a few updates for the new year! I recently accepted a faculty position with ⁦ @bcmhouston ⁩ and ⁦ @TexasChildrens ⁩ in Austin and was named an official spokesperson of ⁦⁦ @AmerAcadPeds ⁩!
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
8 years
Be the light.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
France to make vaccination mandatory from 2018 as it is 'unacceptable children are still dying of measles'
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
GUYS. I just realized I only have ONE more 28-hour shift left during fellowship. 🤯😅🎉
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
More people have unfollowed me in the last 48 hours than ever. Apparently, posts about covid, vaccines and Medicaid are ok but #blacklivesmatter crosses the line. To them, I say: k, thanks, byeeee👋🏽 👋🏽
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
Beautiful work shared by @WomenInMedicine
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
Time to lose some more followers. 👋🏽 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
"She was in love with her life... and everything was inspiring." One of my favorites from #BrokenFlowers
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
This might just be the best idea yet... Via @elephantjournal #NRA #docs4gunsense
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
YES YOU DID! 👏🏼
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
3 years
I mean, she has a point.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
@MaddieMierMD This isn’t your fault. Nothing you did caused this. You could not have prevented it from happening.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
If I have to get up before dawn, at least it's for a job I love in a city that inspires me. #doctorlife #chicago
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
2 years
Good morning to anyone else who finds this amusing 🙃
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero. So much soul in Tianjin, China.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
8 years
"Be brave with your life"
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
4 years
Two bedside surgeries, two codes, full unit, full l&d. Summoning all my strength for the rest of this week. Namaste or Nama-go?
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
This one image sums up just ab everything you need to know about me and my thoughts on life.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
7 years
This is the real secret.
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
6 years
True story 😍 ✨
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Sarah Bernstein, MD, MHA, FAAP
5 years
Starting a 24 after multiple emergent intubations/codes in the delivery room yesterday. How’s my “not terribly amused but hanging in there” face coming along? I think nicely...
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