Christine Shiffer

Medical regulatory & comms professional at ECFMG/Intealth, formerly at @AmBdSurg. Interested in health care policy, #meded & public health. Views are my own.

[American College of Surgeons @AmCollSurgeons]

Global collaborations between the ACS, @WomenSurgeons, and @cosecsa are working to address the surgeon workforce shortage in sub-Saharan Africa and support women trainees via the ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars Program. https://t.co/XUhe4GR06b

[Think Global Health @ThinkGlobalHlth]

"Can global health have a second act, another age of miracles?" That's the question the @ThinkGlobalHlth editorial team hopes to answer in the new year.

Until then, look back at some of our favorite articles from 2024: https://t.co/sVok8fKBvC

[NRMP® @TheNRMP]

Thinking of sending a letter of interest to a program? Watch as program directors and advisors talk about how they view letters of interest and hear from the #NRMP policy team about post-interview communication.

https://t.co/vNYpzf9hEC

#Match2025 #LettersofInterest #LOI #MedEd

[ERAS @ERASinfo]

Residency applicants, remember to check that your documents are uploaded and assigned using the Assignments Checklist or Assignments Report under the Programs tab in MyERAS.

[ERAS @ERASinfo]

Check out the Residency & Fellowship Applicant Interview Preparation Guide to learn interviewing best practices, how to prepare, and more: https://t.co/hfG5NHvxzX

[Robert Riviello @robertriviello]

What an incredible privilege to witness this galvanizing moment in the history of health care in Africa. 40 ministries of health agreeing to improve the health of their people by strengthening surgical healthcare in their countries, region, and continent.

[NRMP® @TheNRMP]

Today is the Day! Registration for the 2025 Main Residency Match opens at 12 pm ET. Who's excited for #Match2025?!

#MedEd

[ERAS @ERASinfo]

Residency applicants, @TheNRMP opens for registration on Sept. 16. Once you register, update your NRMP ID in the personal information section of MyERAS.

[ERAS @ERASinfo]

2025 ERAS residency applicants, you may now certify and submit your MyERAS application and begin applying to programs: https://t.co/AEOAecAkpi

[ACGME @acgme]

The #ACGME is pleased to announce that Mary E. Klingensmith, MD will assume the role of Chief Accreditation Officer effective August 31. In her new role, Dr. Klingensmith will lead activities related to the Review and Recognition Committees for #GME. https://t.co/Y5DXDhOlIE

[Christine Shiffer @cshiffer]

@acgme Awesome! Congratulations Dr. Klingensmith!!!

[American College of Surgeons @AmCollSurgeons]

Whether you are a resident, attending, international medical graduate, or an incoming chief, it's important to find a mentor who fits your needs.

🎥 Watch a panel of experts discuss how to find the best mentor for you. https://t.co/blv4LS55LD

[ERAS @ERASinfo]

The AAMC offers helpful interview resources. You can get ready for the ERAS 2025 season by reviewing our Residency & Fellowship Applicant Interview Preparation Guide: https://t.co/mVUjo22xgq

[American Board of Surgery @AmBdSurg]

All 2024 ABS #ContinuousCertification Assessments are now available. Registered diplomates may launch their assessment any time before Nov. 4. Diplomates have up to two weeks to complete their assessment once started. See our website for more details: https://t.co/mHGBPEFF2M

[American College of Surgeons @AmCollSurgeons]

📢🌏 International surgeons: Apply for Community Surgeons Travel Awards. The awards will provide the opportunity to attend and participate fully in the educational activities of Clinical Congress.

🗓️ Apply by September 13! https://t.co/Dc5HdKvRHC

[American Board of Surgery @AmBdSurg]

With over 32,000 current diplomates, the ABS's largest specialty is #GeneralSurgery. Get a closer look at the breakdown of this group in our latest video.

[NRMP® @TheNRMP]

We have support resources to help you through the 2025 Main Residency Match process!

- Checklists of key dates and deadlines
- Step-by-step support guides
- Short videos
- FAQs

Check it out and share with other #Match2025 participants! https://t.co/onAFtxFYQj

#MedEd #NRMP

[American College of Surgeons @AmCollSurgeons]

We have developed a new guide for healthcare providers managing breast cancer in low- and middle-income countries. 100 cancer experts from around the world contributed to the publication.

Download a free PDF copy today ⤵️ @AmColSurgCancer https://t.co/4lhy0FQrtQ

[SocAsianAcadSurg @AsianAcadSurg]

Calling all medical students! Register for our #SAASips on August 15th 6pm PST/ 8pm CST/ 9pm EST, with panelists @jessicazagory, @MonicaDuaMD, @tssathe, @DevJoshi_27 on strategies for putting together a compelling ERAS applications!
Register:  https://t.co/T2MsBesRRS

[ACGME @acgme]

The ACGME is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Weinstein, MD as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. She is currently Executive Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Learning Health Sciences and Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, and Chief Academic Officer for Michigan Medicine.

Dr. Weinstein will assume the role January 1, 2025, succeeding Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP after a 17-year tenure. Read more about Dr. Weinstein in the #ACGME Newsroom: https://t.co/v0ntZPymP9 @UMichMedSchool