“I have no idea.I don’t have an education. I’m not smart.” This is what a patient told me when I asked if he truly understood why he needed surgery. I almost teared up. It’s our job to double check that patients understand their situation. Google pictures, draw, etc. it’s crucial
Doctors of Tomorrow is making an impact today.
⚕️ 254 high school participants
⚕️ $40K in scholarships
⚕️ 71 attending college
⚕️ 20 attending U-M
More in the annual report: https://t.co/t5gxBPiC0a
Hello #MedTwitter Physicians willing to chat w/ Detroit area high schoolers about your academic journey & why you love your specialty please sign up here: https://t.co/zYbFwl6fPg
@DoT_UMMS is organizing virtual physician chats to support the next generation of ✨DIVERSE✨ leaders
Thank you @MLive for featuring the @MResponse_Corps Grocery Delivery Initiative! https://t.co/EtjhNnCN02 Together, we were able to save 30 families from 72 trips totaling over $10,000. Working with @TheHopeClinicMI we delivered another 94 bags of groceries to families in Ypsi.
This year, @Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list placed Michigan Medicine at #15 in the world and #5 in the U.S. 🌎 🏥
“We are pleased to be deemed an international health care leader,” says Marschall S. Runge, MD, PhD, CEO of @umichmedicine. More: https://t.co/jPVpN6Zt7M
Could not agree more. For those at @umichmedicine looking for an opportunity to help mentor the future of medicine, @DoT_UMMS would love your help -> https://t.co/jBxHnLWGkA
The country is hurting.
You can start making a difference TODAY by mentoring and sponsoring a minority student or medical trainee.
Answer their emails, meet with them and offer guidance in a medicine world where they need to be twice as good to be recognized.
"After controlling for numerous... covariates, we found that the odds of AΩA membership for white students were nearly 6 times greater than those for black students."
@UMichMedAdmiss: As the "leaders and best", let's walk the walk. This must change.
https://t.co/HYtAfyXrj9
Calling all plastic surgery applicants for the 2020-21 cycle! Sign up to join our co-applicant GroupMe here: https://t.co/wIkYGxcnSv
We already have almost 50 people in it so far and it’s so great to get to know everyone!
Thank you @ACAPSedu for hosting tonight's session on how to prepare for upcoming Meet and Greets with programs. For other medical students interested in PRS, here is their list of upcoming sessions with programs across the country. https://t.co/GSH1DcA4EL
@JackieKercheval Ditto. Gaining insight on how to navigate conversations and advocate for racial equity, especially within the medical field, as someone not URiM would be greatly appreciated.
STEP2 CS suspension comes with a sigh of relief from most students, especially given promise for refunds, but what does this mean for us in terms of licensure? Is it time for local tests like the CCA to attest to students clinical abilities? https://t.co/ANv1ouvZMV
Working on a project for @DoT_UMMS to celebrate our high school students and just want to give a shoutout to @Jonathan_Finks and @Gifty_Kwakye_MD for their leadership and dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders. @UMichSurgery#DiversityInMedicine