ATL MedStudents

COVID-19 initiatives by Atlanta Medical Students

[Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH, MHPE @JenniferSpicer4]

While mortality after congenital heart surgery has improved, disparate care for non-white and Medicaid-insured children persists.

Thanks to creators @Emily_Wright00 and @PriyaBrito, editor @an_xiao_, and reviewer Dr. Eric Ferguson.

Original article: https://t.co/53M3Bw8jiu

[Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH, MHPE @JenniferSpicer4]

Does allostatic load influence racial disparities in mortality in the US?

Thanks to creators @AimeeVester & @ZachWestMD, editors @an_Xiao & @cg_coleman, and reviewer Tommy Thomas, MD, PhD.

Original article: https://t.co/jBb6xYKCKq

[Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH, MHPE @JenniferSpicer4]

How do insulin pumps and glycemic control devices vary across patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)?

Thanks to creators @josh_kaltman & @jamieiklein, editors @an_xiao_ & @cg_coleman, & reviewer @raofritz

Here's a link to the article: https://t.co/ipdWC2Z3cF

[Tracey L. Henry, MD, MPH, MS @docwithapurpose]

Different Lens for the same story: although many health care professionals consider themselves impartial, #implicit bias still affect affect our clinical decisions #biasinmedicine #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #cardiotwitter

[Zach West, MD @ZachWestMD]

Great to have two all star Emory medical students, @DryerBecca and @LivMaija, present their visual abstract on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in ED Care & Outcomes Among Children in our @EmoryPedsRes morning report. Thank you for helping continue the discussion!

[Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH, MHPE @JenniferSpicer4]

1/2 What is structural racism, how does it impact and drive health disparities in the United States, and what can we do to address it and work towards #healthequity?

Thanks to creators @arianamora_epi & Kaitlin Sandor, editors @daughertyler & @cg_coleman, & reviewer @FleurantMD

[ATL MedStudents @ATLMedStudents]

@JenniferSpicer4 @docwithapurpose @EmoryDOMRyse @EmorySNMA

[ATL MedStudents @ATLMedStudents]

As we approach residency application season, it is important to analyze why certain specialties have less diversity. @EmoryDerm working to identify these reasons and take steps forward to make changes. Check out this visual abstract and stick around for more in the series!

[Emory Dermatology @EmoryDerm]

Our department, in collaboration with our fabulous Dermatology Interest Group, is committed to expanding our knowledge via our visual abstract series: Racism & Bias in Medicine: Dermatology #Diversity #dermatology #dermtwitter

[ATL MedStudents @ATLMedStudents]

Check out this opportunity from one of our local pediatrics programs! We are lucky to spend time with these residents serving a diverse population with a diverse group of doctors. #RepresentationMatters

[Preethi Rajan @Mad4justiceM]

@EmoryPediatrics @KerrynRoome @annamcheng @CadizOnCall @VForPeds @ZachWestMD
Meet the people who keep me going every day #diversityinmedicine

[Rachel Buckle-Rashid, MD @RABuckle]

👏🏾🎉👏🏾🎉👏🏾🎉

[Judy Gichoya @judywawira]

Tomorrow at 10 AM EST , @angiowoman will walk our Kenyan medical students through vascular anatomy from head to toe ... .. #FOAMed @SIRRFS @ATLMedStudents https://t.co/m0wqA37Tbq

[Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH, MHPE @JenniferSpicer4]

1/ How does race & ethnicity impact emergency department care for children in the United States?

Thanks to creators @DryerBecca & @LivMaija, editors @an_xiao_ & @cg_coleman, and reviewer Dr. Oswaldo Henriquez

[Emory Department of Medicine @EmoryDeptofMed]

AWARDS: Kimberly Manning, MD, presents the Diversity and Inclusion Award....and the award goes to.....

[ATL MedStudents @ATLMedStudents]

Led by @docwithapurpose and Dr. Michelle Wallace, we are excited to work with faculty at @EmoryDOMRyse to share a new series of visual abstracts: Racism and Bias in Medicine.

Racism is a public health crisis and the halls of medicine are not immune. We need systemic change now!

[Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH, MHPE @JenniferSpicer4]

1/ How do racial biases affect assessment of pain and subsequent pain treatment recommendations?

Thanks to creators @anjali_om & @nemathew, editors @an_xiao_ & @cg_coleman, & reviewer @emorygradydoc.

[ATL MedStudents @ATLMedStudents]

Making sure patients get their medications safely during a pandemic is important work. Sending a big thank you to our students who dedicated their time to help out with this initiative. This infographic summarizes what we were able to accomplish #MedStudentTwitter #ATLcovid

[ATL MedStudents @ATLMedStudents]

Big thanks to lawyers Paul Panusky at Panusky Law Firm and Hannah Drosky who helped make this happen. We’re so thankful! @paulpanusky --- #MedTwitter #medstudenttwitter #medstudents #atlstudentcovidresponse https://t.co/IlG8MiqoIv

[ATL MedStudents @ATLMedStudents]

Same mission, new name! ATL Covid Sitters is now an LLC & has expanded to anyone working in an Atlanta-area healthcare facility who needs a sitter. Any student currently residing in ATL is also able to volunteer. https://t.co/IlG8MiqoIv

[Carlos del Rio @CarlosdelRio7]

On my way to work this morning I stopped by the John Lewis Memorial on Auburn Ave and paid my respects to #goodtrouble I was deeply moved by the flowers and the notes of thanks and appreciation. Thank you @repjohnlewis we will never forget you !

[ATL MedStudents @ATLMedStudents]

The need to wear PPE is now more important than ever. As the pandemic rages on, we would like to thank our students and local businesses & organizations who contributed to our early PPE collection efforts. #MedTwitter #medstudenttwitter #COVID2019 #atlantacovid

[ATL MedStudents @ATLMedStudents]

5- & 10-day courses of #Remdesivir treatment in #COVIDー19 patients are equally effective.
📖@NEJM
Thx @EmoryMedicine students @em_bouldin & @RachelFried6 (creators), @an_xiao_ & @cg_coleman (editors), & @chidanatasha (review) #MedTwitter #MedEd