As I do every year around this time, I am reflecting on the match process and where it falls short, particularly for applicants that are underrepresented in medicine. One change I would *love* to see is the elimination of sealed recommendation letters. They should all be open 1/8
Love to hear about all the amazing work done over the year by @Communica1st ! Check them out and consider supporting their initiatives for 2022: https://t.co/OxlqndwLnu
We believe students who need #AAC and other communication supports are disproportionately restrained and secluded. This is why we joined this case as a plaintiff. It was one of our first actions as an organization. https://t.co/35syU9l9Xv
"Hooray, no more hurt!" - Q.T., the 15-year-old lead plaintiff in the Q.T. vs. Fairfax County School Board case on restraint and seclusion, after hearing the case has finally been resolved. Read about the settlement agreement here: https://t.co/r27r3788hj
I’m able to do my job with multiple chronic illnesses because I got accommodations when my symptoms were worse. And now I’m in remission because I got treatment that I could afford. This should be the standard. Not the exception.
I had a pre-med mentee tell me today that after a lot of introspection they decided not to apply to medical school. They apologized for disappointing me, at which point I immediately stopped them and told them that I couldn’t be more proud! 🥲 1/6
It’s a shame that my mentee will not become a physician, because we need more physicians like them, but their journey in medicine is not over, and I know they will make an enormous impact on the lives of others no matter where they end up. 5/6
So excited for the newly released S1E4 of the antiracism animation series with @DrJRubenstein & @DrAndriaTatem.
S1E4 focuses on the myth and harm caused by the "Sapphire" Black female physician stereotype as a form of misogynoir. @SenErikaGeiss@CoriBush@AmerMedicalAssn 1/9
That moment when you see a person having a seizure on the street and you��re the first one on the scene 😱 thank god for my neuro training in seizure first aid:
Calling EMS is not always necessary, but if you suspect that they may have injured themselves (particularly if they hit their head) or if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, definitely be sure to call 911.