apparently a lot of cis women need to hear this but a world where our faces, bodies, hair, breasts, clothing and voice are constantly scrutinized as "not feminine enough" is infinitely more dangerous than a world where trans women might also be in the bathroom and need to pee
Many years ago, finishing PGY1 year with lots of fears, I got this letter in the mail. The first paragraph made my heart stop. I read with escalating panic, standing next to my sister…My sister who is pure evil (there was a faculty member named Dr Robin Whyte, I was Robyn White)
Drove to work w podcast re approval of first birth control pill. Expected a joyful/inspiring story of women’s lib and a bit of science. I had no idea the unethical experimentation & complete lack of regard for women’s health. I’m still mad. Have a listen? https://t.co/txDjrT9Otx
Every year about this time I remember when I sheepishly said to my sister “I know I should probably know… but who was Cinco de Mayo?”
A reminder to be thankful for smartphones, google, and even for sisters who don’t let you forget every dumb thing you’ve ever said 😂
Did you know that over 550 residents doctors work in the Maritimes every day? They practice in over 50 specialties as diverse as family medicine, psychiatry, plastic surgery, neurology and dermatology. #MardocsAwareness2023
Resident Awareness Week 2023 is here. Every day, over 550 residents work in hospitals, healthcare centres and clinics all over Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI. Maritime Resident Doctors: New doctors, new ideas for better health care. #MardocsAwareness2023
Always a guaranteed way brighten my day- I just reviewed a whole stack of family feedback forms about our pediatric residents. I love reading the glowing comments, and the ones where families take to time to offer a small suggestion for next time so we are all improving. ❤️PedsPD
Love this. I want to paste it on my preteen daughters wall to prepare her for the future, and hand it out like business cards around the hospital, med school too. Sharing here in case it resonates with you too.
We're on day three of adamant resistance to the idea that Christmas decorations and/or celebrations in public school classrooms are a problem, so -
A thought experiment thread. Take a deep breath. Relax your shoulders. Limber up your imagination.
Med students and interns - Calling for a consult can be nerve wracking. A long time ago, my chief taught me how to call a consultant and it hasn't steered me wrong yet so here is a 🧵
Only 20% of the general public knows what a "nephrologist" specializes in. 4% thought it meant "death". 😱 Great work from the team @UMNPeds. I've learned to introduce myself as the kidney doctor.
https://t.co/OMRiM3pmpk