@olsonplanner Called my programs financial aide office yesterday to get some personalized advice and they respond with “FSA exit counseling” is all we offer.
I came to Gaines County, Texas, today to comfort the Hildebrand family after the loss of their 8-year-old daughter Daisy. I got to know the family of 6-year-old Kayley Fehr after she passed away in February. I also developed bonds with and deep affection for other members of this community during that difficult time. My intention was to come down here quietly to console the families and to be with the community in their moment of grief.
I am also here to support Texas health officials and to learn how our HHS agencies can better partner with them to control the measles outbreak, which as of today, there are 642 confirmed cases of measles across 22 states, 499 of those in Texas.
In early March, I deployed a CDC team to bolster local and state capacity for response across multiple Texas regions, supply pharmacies and Texas run clinics with needed MMR vaccines and other medicines and medical supplies, work with local schools and healthcare facilities to support contact investigations, and to reach out to communities, including faith leaders, to answer any questions or respond to locations seeking healthcare. Since that time, the growth rates for new cases and hospitalizations have flattened. The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine. I’ve spoken to Governor Abbott, and I’ve offered HHS’ continued support. At his request, we have redeployed CDC teams to Texas. We will continue to follow Texas’ lead and to offer similar resources to other affected jurisdictions.
I know it will be the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced but I’m so unbelievably excited to start residency and I’m going to hold on to that as long as I can. Many don’t get the chance and I’m just so blessed that I get to.
It's #DODay2025! ACOS leaders and members are on Capitol Hill meeting with lawmakers and advocating for policies that support osteopathic physicians, students and patients. Advocacy starts with us!
Didn’t expect this but thank you to @OmegaBetaIota and @AOAforDOs for a great competition! This is a new project of mine and there will be more to come soon! #DODay2025
Getting a lot of DMs from med students who are eager to take the right financial steps now that they’ve matched.
So commendable!
There’s 3 things you should do:
1) start looking for a place to live in your new city and build out a monthly budget once that’s settled.
2) e-file your 2024 tax return. Do NOT paper file it.
3) register for the @PhysicianCents Post-Match Financial Education Webinar happening on April 1st. It’s free and more importantly we will help you navigate the upcoming steps.
For now, that’s all you should be doing for your personal financial planning!
Unfortunately I did not Match into Emergency Medicine, and I am absolutely devastated. 😭 I will be trying to secure an unfilled spot in the SOAP. I welcome any support and thoughts as I continue to work towards this goal.
AAMC ID: 14235771
NRMP ID: N1080964
#EMBound#Match2025