H. A. Valand, MD

Adv. HF Fellow @UABCardiology | Chief Resident ‘24-25 @AHNtoday @AHNIMRes |#Photography | #Running | #HealthPolicy | #SDoH | Alma Mater @McMasterU

[H. A. Valand, MD @HValandMD]

Honored to have presented a poster at #SCAI2023 on #brachytherapy for instent restenosis. Extremely grateful for the outstanding research team and my mentors Mark Trombetta, Dave Lasorda from @AHNtoday & @tristonsmithmd and @SueroGregory from @commonspirit #phoenixAZ🌵🌅

[Triston B.B.J. Smith MD MGM FSCAI @tristonsmithmd]

Super proud to see one of my superstar 2nd year IM residents ⁦@hvaland1⁩ presenting his poster on Intravascular Brachytherapy for ISR at ⁦@SCAI⁩ . Look out for this rising talent. ⁦@system_trinity⁩ ⁦@commonspirit⁩ ⁦@SueroGregory⁩ ⁦⁦

[H. A. Valand, MD @HValandMD]

@TKapetanos Elite leadership, questionable meme game haha. Tbh you kept up with our chaos way better than you give yourself credit for 👏 #chiefcircle

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

Y’all know what time it is! #Match2026

Another 42 wonderful calls completed ☎️

From Alabama to Abu Dhabi, Mumbai to Maryland, Seoul to South Jersey, Rawalpindi to Pittsburgh 🌎🌍🌏

Forever in pursuit of the best medical talent across the globe #TheAlleghenyWay

[H. A. Valand, MD @HValandMD]

Fantastic program to launch your career. You’ll get vision, leadership, and mentorship here! Congrats to the incoming residents 👏 🎉 @TKapetanos and team have built an amazing place to thrive!!

[AHNIMres @AHNIMres]

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves.

We are thrilled to welcome our newly matched applicants, categorical and prelim! Congratulations, we are so lucky to have you join our program, and look forward to working together! 🤩🎉👏👏👏 #Match2026 #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter

[Prakash Upreti MD @DrLubDubMD]

Publication alert🚑: Environmental heavy metals & CV mortality — new insights 🫀🌍

Database: NHANES 1999–2018 (n=55,081)

🔴 Higher Lead & Cadmium → ↑ CVD mortality
🟢 Higher Mercury → ↓ CVD mortality (complex relationship)

Conclusion: Environmental factors affect your CV health.

🔗 https://t.co/BqC5O0QC35

@KarthikG_MD @harshi_md @HValandMD @Eng_WaqarYounas @AlruwailiWS @dipesh_ludhwani @Ayeshaashaik @DryasarsattarMD @DrMarthaGulati @AJPCardio

#CardioTwitter #PreventionCardiology #EnvironmentalHealth #NHANES #PublicHealth #Cardiology #MedTwitter #EpiTwitter #CVD #Research

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

Incredibly proud of our residents and everyone who helped propel them to this moment! 🙌
A special shout-out to the PDs and faculty who believed in them and opened doors to their next destination. 🎓✨
They are motivated. They are strong. They are READY. 💪🔥
#TheAlleghenyWay

[H. A. Valand, MD @HValandMD]

@TKapetanos Congrats on this incredible milestone! So happy to see the next generation of residents thriving. Brings back great memories from the chief year! Perfect testament to the dedication and leadership of the program. 🎓🎉👏💪🔥

[H. A. Valand, MD @HValandMD]

@TKapetanos I can’t believe I missed this last year! Possibly single biggest regret of my chief year.

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

Behind on some important posts Firstly, congratulations to our 2025 Graduates 🎓👏👏 Amazing ceremony, reception, and a joy to train for the last 3 years. A wonderful group of people who are ambitious and brave - they are the future.
Chiefs, 🫡 Thank you 🙏.
@HValandMD @abbey1a

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

🕰️ Over the Eras @ahnimres
🔹 1886 – Earliest recorded internship applications received
🔹 1904 – 40 grads sat for a written exam; 12 were selected
🔹 1907 – rules:
 ▫️ No salary
 ▫️ No marriage
 ▫️ No outside work
🔹 1914 – Term resident appears—interns now lived at the 🏥

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

When your chief resident @Dr_DWinters tells you he was eating @Oreo’s during games 1 and 2! Go Leafs go! 🍁🍁🍁 @MapleLeafs
@hvaland1 #LeafsNation

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

It’s rising resident day! Had a chance to reflect on leadership with our talented group of rising PGY2s 💪🏻

Include lessons from @alvinseattle and now @joshuadhartzell

Thanks to our rising chiefs for organizing. Setting goals for a great year ahead 🥅
@abbey1a

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

Incredibly proud of our current chiefs @Dr_DWinters @hvaland1 @BalajiJagdishDO @NatthewDO along with their mentor, APD @AlexJohnstonDO presenting to the nation’s rising chiefs on our approach to supporting residents @AHNIMres

[AHNIMres @AHNIMres]

🎉✨ Welcome to the AGH Family! ✨🎉

We are thrilled to introduce our 2025 Internal Medicine Residency Class! 🩺💙 These outstanding individuals are about to embark on an incredible journey of learning, growth, and compassionate care.

[AHNIMres @AHNIMres]

The wait is over — they’re HERE! 🎉 Welcome to our newly matched residents at Allegheny General Hospital! 🩺✨ We’re so excited to learn, grow, and lead with you by our side. Let the journey begin! 🚀 #Match2025 #WelcomeToAllegheny #IMStrong #AGHProud #WPHProud #AHNProud

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

Grateful for our incredible residents & fellows @AHNIMres on #ThankAResidentDay! 🙌 We judge our success by their success, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and achievements💙👏

Huge thanks to sponsors @MonicaSieber @MaryannDundon & the team @AHNtoday! 🎊🙏

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

How to identify a Canadian in the 🇺🇸 the day after the 4-Nations. Great hockey 🏒🥅 Thanks for the 🍩🍩🍩 @hvaland1!

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

Shout out to chief @hvaland1 running M & M this week. Did a great job managing the flow and teaching points. PGY2 @ChandanDash007 put together a well thought through presentation and fishbone analysis. Loved the interdisciplinary discussion with foot/ankle and wound specialist

[H. A. Valand, MD @HValandMD]

@TKapetanos @ChandanDash007 @MrudulaGadani Thanks so much, @TKapetanos ! It was a privilege to moderate M&M this week. Huge shoutout to @ChandanDash007 for the awesome presentation and team for their great discussion. Such a great discussion all around by @AHNIMres 👏🏽 👏🏽

[Tas Kapetanos MD @TKapetanos]

Much needed 24hr recharge🔋with former🌟resident @DeannaHuffmanDO hopefully back post fellowship soon🤞🏻, connecting with some of our amazing PGY3s over Milanos, and a fun belated Diwali celebration! 🎉✨ #ResidencyLife #MedTwitter #IMFamily #Diwali @AHNIMres #TaggedTheFirst10

[Triston B.B.J. Smith MD MGM FSCAI @tristonsmithmd]

So happy to see my mentee and former resident, now chief resident at the hospital I trained @AHNIMres , @hvaland1 presenting on the big stage at #TCT2024. Nothing gives me more joy than seeing my mentees embrace challenges and grow. Kudos. Wishing him all the best in the Match.