Dawn Elfenbein (she/her)

Endocrine surgeon at the University of Wisconsin. Surgical education researcher. Medical ethics dabbler. Qualitative research amateur.

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

OPINION: From one white parent to another: Don&8217;t pick schools because they&8217;re selective and mostly white https://t.co/RMLdyrkpX7

[American Thyroid Association @AmThyroidAssn]

In this #ATACentennial Fireside Chat, Drs. @DawnEmick & Davies discuss the history & future of #GravesDisease. They also discuss the fascinating discovery of the pathophysiology of GD & treatments.

@GDATF @o_kawkgi @DaceySeib @camilo_gzzv @doctorjuanpa

https://t.co/V4peD1mVlY

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@jbcarmody I apologize - that was me over interpreting your context, which is exactly what I’m trying to get you not to do, so I appreciate you calling me out on it!

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@jbcarmody True point. We all have competing interests, and I applaud you trying to expose those. I think listening and engaging without jumping to conclusions based on one’s own perspective is an important exercise

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@jbcarmody I actually know nothing of ERAS other than trying to figure out how to advise students each year, so I have no answer here about the fees. It does seem like a lot, though, I agree with you!

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@jbcarmody I agree ERAS needs many fixes. I disagree with you taking things to the extreme conclusion that all medical schools squander tuition $$ and the AAMC is some evil genius behind it all. I see lots of thoughtful people here working hard to solve complex problems, and I feel hopeful.

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@jbcarmody Totally true, and maybe it couldn’t. I also know that if a school wants a surgeon to teach students how to be a surgeon but then pays them a pediatricians salary for those hours, they’re not going to have many skilled future surgeons. Changing one thing affects hundreds more

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@jbcarmody Partly, yea, but most CME funds are actually supported by patient care revenue, and, oh yeah, medical schools are also supported by patient care revenue from their hospital partners. So again, I don’t disagree, but funds flow is not one-way as you suggest!

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@jbcarmody I wouldn’t dismiss the big tech money for this meeting - they’re not pharma but the vender hall is very full of Ed tech companies that certainly contribute as much as pharma or device companies to others. Anyway, you and I don’t disagree, it’s just always more complex, you know?

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@jbcarmody I was actually at that session yesterday, although it was not totally clear, my interpretation is that the data they gathered DOES support caps, so that was promising. I have appreciated your advocacy over the years, thanks for doing the work of trying to make them transparent!

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@timelfen - Your Preschooler Explains Tonight’s Bedtime Menu - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency https://t.co/vMLsiKnOtZ

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

Old man @ me while texting inside a building:
Him: “you might not be old enough to remember a girl once got killed walking into a bus while texting!”
Me: “ good thing there’s no bus in this building!” but thinking, smart phones are about 12 years old. I look younger than 12?

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@melanie_fritz_ @ctmarcinak @uwsmph @UWMadison Don’t worry, I’ll find you when the time comes!

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

@ctmarcinak @uwsmph @UWMadison Aren’t they amazing! And so fortunate to have @WiscSurgery residents and faculty to teach them so well! @UWHealth is a really incredible place for teaching and learning

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

So grateful that this kind of leadership is what allowed a robust discussion about a virtual option for #ASC2022 to happen, and proud of my trainees virtually presenting this afternoon! Check them out in the Education and Endocrine II quick shot rooms. @WiscSurgery

[Andrew M. Ibrahim MD, MSc @AndrewMIbrahim]

Pause.
Remember.
Refocus.

After a rocky 2+ years, some inspiring momentum from @AcademicSurgery President @AmirGhaferi with a path forward:
1️⃣ Create a challenge network
2️⃣ Engage in influential listening
3️⃣ Build a culture of learning
#ASC2022

[Kasper Wang @kasperwang]

It has been an honor to serve as the @UnivSurg President this past yr. I am hopeful that my presidential address & panel session w/ @emb7658 @TsengJennifer @Carmensolcar @CarlosPellegri inspires us all to do better w/ our URM students, trainees & faculty. More to come! #ASC2022

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

Looks so fun, I am so, so bummed to be missing out #ASC2022 😞

C’mon FDA and approve an effective vaccine for kids under 5! Surgeon mommas everywhere thank you

[Mio 幸緒 Kitano, MD, MPH, FACS, FSSO (she/her/hers) @mkitano7]

This is happening now at #ASC2022

Please join us on the dance floor💃 🕺

@Dorry_Segev being an amazing DJ. As usual.

@AcademicSurgery @UTHealthSASurg

[Dawn Elfenbein (she/her) @DawnEmick]

Was wondering what the results of the election at #ASC2022 were. Could not have gone wrong with that fabulous slate of candidates. The future is bright 😎

[Hari Nathan, MD, PhD @WhatsUrHari]

Congratulations to my friends @FabianJohnston @BrenessaL and @lmfunk2 on their elections today, joining @lubitz_carrie and @DrCNClarke. @AcademicSurgery is in great hands with these exceptional leaders, and I’m excited to see how they continue to push our society forward.

[Assoc4AcademicSurgery @AcademicSurgery]

Attention AAS Active/International/Military members registered for #ASC2022:

Emails with personalized voting links are sending now. Please vote for Officers by 4:30pm Eastern. If you don't receive an email within 30-45 minutes from now, please go to registration for support!

[Wendelyn Oslock, MD, MBA (she/her) @WendelynOslock]

“The absence of conflict is not harmony, it’s apathy”

@AmirGhaferi emphasizing the need for dissent and allowing space for people to push back

#ASC2022