I wrote a book called ‘Playing with Matches’ as a short guide for medical students applying to residency. I am not an expert on this topic by any means, but I think I have a few tips! Available on Amazon 📚 https://t.co/FDF6QypnmP #ophthalmology#education#meded
CS was found unconscious in a leaking boiler tank w/ high CO levels. When conscious, CS had memory loss & lack of sight.
Dr Dinkin & colleagues report a case of reversible cortical #blindness.
@WeillCornell@jpwinebrake@GSchmuter@MountSinaiNYC
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It’s always the generic drops that melt people’s eyeballs. Generics are great for things like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. For your eyes, stick to name brands: Refresh, Systane, Blink, Thera Tears
Wonderful experience and privilege to speak at the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma meeting this weekend! Spoke about reversible cortical blindness secondary to acute carbon monoxide poisoning. Great time with talented and fun colleagues! @asot_trauma@ColumbiaMed
We are excited to partner with @aao_ophth to bring you Advice for the 2023-24 Ophthalmology Residency Match Season Webinar! Application tips, info on interviews, assessing residency programs, & more. Register here https://t.co/u9F0a9AQwA
Imposter Syndrome 👤
“You need to have an anchor - are you doing it to be better than the person next to you or because you want to help patients?” - Jorge Fortun, MD
“Surround yourself with people who are honest about not being perfect.” -Basil Williams, MD
One of my favorite moments of this week was my co-fellow telling me about a time she was on a plane & they asked for a doctor. She went up to the front and said “I’m just an ENT” expecting someone with a heart attack or something & they said “Great! This man has a nosebleed.” 😂
Please consider joining us on Tuesday, 2/28 for our third session, "Securing and Succeeding: Ophthalmology Away Rotations".Register here: https://t.co/caPtI43m8l. Please be sure to share with your friends and colleagues. We hope to 👀 you on 2/28!
Whats my biggest advice for making a rank list?
Do NOT underestimate how important it is to be close to family and/or a support system in residency. I’m telling ya.
A bit late, but I’m happy to announce our work was accepted to Anatomy Connected 2023. Thanks to my coauthors @hajtovic, @GSchmuter, and Dr. Matthews for their support! @CSOM_Official #MedTwitter#MedStudentTwitter#anatomy