Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP

Pediatric Gastroenterologist & informaticist at @akronchildrens @NEOMEDedu. Co-creator/host @pedsgichat. ❤️✈️&🍱🥪. tweets=my own. he/him 🏳️‍🌈

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

For anyone who is interested. I have started to make the transition to calmer more civil pastures. Feel free to follow me there ☺️.

https://t.co/SYpw7zXiXM

[NASPGHAN @NASPGHAN]

We did it, @NASPGHAN 🎉
1,000+ abstracts. 24 countries.
Momentum is building - don’t miss it.
See you in San Diego this October!
Register now. https://t.co/o5To4epHk7
#NASPGHAN2026 #PedsGI #GlobalHealth

[NASPGHAN @NASPGHAN]

Artificial intelligence is changing clinical and academic work. Join us live and learn how AI tools can support documentation, writing, workflow efficiency and more.
https://t.co/duS6trn5I7
@JKurowskiMD @ankurchugh02 @johnmrosen @KevinWatsonJrMD

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

I’m participating in Take Steps with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Help me take steps toward cures for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and accelerate vital research. Donate today and let’s go there together. https://t.co/PD6LNpJggn via @DonorDrive

[Miranda van Tilburg @DrvanTilburg]

Excited to see the release of #RomeV, the 5th edition of the global diagnostic criteria for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), published by the Rome Foundation and introduced at #DDW26.

My hope is that Rome V further destigmatize #DGBI

https://t.co/yYWJpYaMNh

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

@BenjamminGold 💯

[Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast @bowelsounds]

New episode alert! Dr. Ross Maltz from Nationwide will be joining hosts, Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jennifer Lee, to discuss updates on IBD medications. Listen now!

🎧 https://t.co/knHMNEL6Xg

#naspghan #pedsgi #ibd #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #nationwide #ohiostate

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

@NehaSantucciMD @Moore_CCHMC_GI @kingneuro @MaisamHaijaMD @NASPGHANPrez @DrvanTilburg @DrRosenIBD @DrStavra @IBD_Afzali @liver4kids @miguelsaps Congratulations!!

[Bryan Carmody @jbcarmody]

Positions filled and match rates for the 2025 NRMP Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Fellowship Match

[Benjamin Gold @BenjamminGold]

Please note!! #vaccineswork #vaccinesaresafe #vaccinesmakeadults #vaccinesDONOTcauseautism https://t.co/Y5Hkgsbj5c

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

Thank you to @NASPGHAN for allowing me to discuss #AI applications in GI and best practices for incorporating in academic fields at our annual meeting. Good to see such a large number of #pedsgi physicians eager to learn more about AI.

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

So fortunate to participate and attend #naspghan25. Our @AkronChildrens residents presented several academic posters. So grateful to see them furthering scientific discovery! @NASPGHAN @ACHResearch #meded

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

Thank you to #naspghan for the opportunity to nerd out and speak on one my passions. Great time visiting and speaking on #AI with the team.

[Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast @bowelsounds]

In today's new episode, @KevinWatsonJrMD talks to hosts @PLLU & @JenniferLeeLee1 about using #AI in GI and his experience introducing AI scribes to his #pediatricGI division and @AkronChildrens.

Can AI really write my notes for me? 🤔

🎧 https://t.co/zsz4gLd06n

[Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast @bowelsounds]

In today's new episode, @KevinWatsonJrMD talks to hosts @PLLU & @JenniferLeeLee1 about using #AI in GI and his experience introducing AI scribes to his #pediatricGI division and @AkronChildrens.

Can AI really write my notes for me? 🤔

🎧 https://t.co/zsz4gLd06n

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

@CTNuQuay Love this!!! 💯

[NASPGHAN President @NASPGHANPrez]

.@NASPGHAN members can vote 8/21–9/21/25 for key roles including US 🇺🇸 & Mexico 🇲🇽Councilors, Board Member-at-Large, + Ethics Chair. Click the link to learn more about the wonderful candidates this year! Vote 🗳️now - survey in your email!
https://t.co/t689DwHe7Z

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

@BenjamminGold 💯!!

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

If you are planning on attending #Epic UGM conference next week please plan to see our session from @AkronChildrens regarding our implementation of ambient AI scribes with @AbridgeHQ. Come see how you can decrease provider times in notes as well as physician burnout!

[NASPGHAN @NASPGHAN]

Thrilled to announce the 2025 NASPGHAN Award Winners, to be honored at our Annual Meeting in Chicago! Award details here: https://t.co/3mMKIOMAy1

[Kevin Watson Jr, MD, FAAP @KevinWatsonJrMD]

Great opportunity for junior faculty through #naspghan! #meded

[NASPGHAN President @NASPGHANPrez]

⏰ 24 more hours to apply for the 2025 NASPGHAN Junior Faculty Conference! If you previously missed your chance - don't miss again!
🗓 Extended deadline ends: August 3
🎯 If you're <7 years in as faculty, this is for YOU!
#JuniorFaculty #GIForward
https://t.co/MH4EH1K2mV

[NASPGHAN President @NASPGHANPrez]

📣 @NASPGHAN supports the HCV subscription program - expand access to lifesaving trx for kids on CHIP. Early antiviral care prevents liver damage, saves costs, + aligns with global HCV elim goals. It's ethical, effective, + essential!! #HepC #advocacy https://t.co/Flqs1n6fDF