@skeletalrad This not only happens in training but in practice too. I was recently turned down for a position because “the group doesn’t traditionally consider DO’s”. Direct quote from the practice
Unpopular academic medicine post!
If you really care about diversity, it should be put into practice at all levels. Not interviewing IMG and/or DO students, but then having them as faculty when already accomplished is quite frankly too convenient, in my opinion.
#diversity
“I #WearAMask for YOU. It protects YOU from infection. Masks don't lower my oxygen levels. I wear them when I do a heart or lung transplant for 10+ hours. I've never had to take it off to breathe. This isn't politics, it's common sense.” -@NahushMokadam, #OSUWexMed heart surgeon
Beginning Monday, March 23rd, #OSUWexMed is operating a donation center that will accept donations of certain new, unopened medical supplies. Learn more about what items will be accepted and when/where to donate: https://t.co/dJq3Y02gzK #COVID19
THREAD: I mostly talk about movies on here, but here goes. We are currently pivoting our factory to solely make surgical masks and other medical garments in short supply. We can make 2 million masks a day, and are looking to help in any way possible during this time. #COVID19