Sara Spinella

Women’s health and addiction doctor/mom/board game enthusiast

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

@PaulNWilliamz Mixed feelings about this. I think it is fraught to judge character in medical chart but also sometimes put in for my pts with stigmatized conditions (ie. SUD) to try to counteract other notes in the chart, since we know stigmatizing language affects care.

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Restricting access to life saving medication for opioid use disorder is misguided and runs the risk of costing the lives of some of our most vulnerable citizens.

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

I’ve been reading about a bill that would restrict the use of telemedicine to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder if passed. I worry that this will reduce access to this life-saving, safe medication, especially for people in rural areas. https://t.co/Y3LJVUfTyn

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

This is not the way to ensure safe prescribing. As a buprenorphine prescriber who does a fair amount of telemedicine, I think this bill misunderstands the risks for the medicine and over estimates risk mitigation provided by face to face encounters.

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Great turnout for what is sure to be a fun and cutthroat trivia session in juniper ballroom #sgim23

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Standing room only during this fabulous talk on bupe for pain by @alizanorwood and @LizCuevas1010 and others. In an act of shameless self-promotion, will mention I’ll be presenting a poster 42 at 4:40 today on our bupe for pain clinic within VA. #sgim23

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Great talk about missed histoplasmosis and HIV infection by Nilesh Kapoor. Great teaching points about clinical reasoning. I’m proud of #Sgim for highlighting the great work of medical students (and residents and fellows!) in our plenary.

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Great talk on a transitional bupe/primary care clinic by Dr. Incze @MInczeMD Incze from Utah. Impressive work on outreach, use of peer support, and expanding the OUD workforce through education. #sgim23

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Less than one hour remains before our panel on inspiring careers in GIM! @cioronce and I will be hosting @AnnaUma @suenlw @DinardoDebbie and @chalktalkdoc to talk about what makes them love their jobs. See you in Juniper C at 7! #sgim23

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

We can’t wait to meet all the students residents and fellows at #sgim23 mixer in the poster hall 5-6:30!

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Great workshop @sgim23 on bringing joy to VA continuity clinic for residents. It’s inspiring to hear all the creativity and commitment to make VA clinic a meaningful and rewarding clinical experience.

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

So proud of Dr Anne Arnason and her clinical vignette at @sgim23

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Would love to take a course on improv and motivational interviewing. Great work by Dr Carolyn Chan @sgim23

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

What a revolutionary study on impact of universal income on healthcare utilization @sgim23 by Dr. Sumit Agrawal. I love the creativity of this study and it’s policy implications.

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

As a student, resident, or fellow, it’s a great chance to meet new friends and show off your medical and non-medical chops!

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

We’ll it’s been an exciting week for jeopardy! And jeopardy! Masters. I’m no Matt or Amy or James but I’m excited to try my luck with #sgim23 Trivia Friday from 6-8 pm.

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Trivia was a true highlight last year, led by none other than the great @drewjklein and Allie Dakroub. It’s a great place to relax, have fun, and (maybe) get a little competitive.

[Drew Klein @drewjklein]

So pumped for #SGIM23!
Looking for a great way to network, catch up with friends, or kick off a fun Friday night?
Look no further than SGIM Trivia!
Sign up as a team of 5 or a free agent and get matched with a team! @SocietyGIM

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

See more programming for students residents and fellows at https://t.co/Yba2QCDfyX

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

While starting to prep for #SGIM23 this weekend I couldn’t help but remember the first time I went to SGIM as a resident (with @cioronce)! I knew it would be my academic home.

[Sara Spinella @SaraASpinella]

Learn more on physician employment contracts on Friday May 12 at 3:40 pm