Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD

53rd Pres Am Ped Surg Assoc (APSA), Exec Dir Soc of Black Acad Surgeons (SBAS), 2nd VP Am Coll Surg (ACS), Soc Justice. Nonprofits. Speaker. Tweets are my own.

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

“Give Oxygen to Hope!” Michael Dowling CEO Emeritus @NorthwellHealth at the Gun Violence Prevention Forum today in NYC. A powerful admonition in these times not just in violence but to all activities in our communities. Thank you for your leadership. #antifragility #hope

[Sharon L. Stein @slsteinmd1]

“You can live 40 days without food, 7 without water—but not one moment without #hope.” — Dr. @emb7658

In #surgery and in life, hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a fuel.

➡️ Share what hope you are working towards.

🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/UswwvSNpPB

#InternationalDayOfHope

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

Look forward to returning to old “stomping grounds” to discuss our work in Antifragility in Health and Health are

[Pitt Institute for Clinical Research Education @PittICRE]

Mark your calendar for a powerful Wishwa N. Kapoor Grand Rounds with Dr. Edward Barksdale (@emb7658) of the University of Chicago! #GrandRounds #PittMedicine #PittICRE

📅 May 19 | 3–5 PM | Scaife Hall
💻 Email [email protected] for more information

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@PittICRE Looking forward to returning to the ‘Burgh and seeing old friends and meeting new and future leaders in healthcare and science.

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

At the #ASA2025 meeting in San Diego—moved and inspired by @selwynrogers this morning. A “non-violent pugilist” who gives a voice to the voiceless. My deepest admiration for this warrior for social justice in Chicago. #SurgeryForJustice #HealthEquity

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@colinalexmartin @APSASurgeons @SocietyofBAS Congrats Colin!

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“floating island of garbage” “Haitian immigrants eating pets”; misogynistic innuendos. Political differences o’k but I stand up strongly against #hatespeech. This is not humor.

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@GWSurgChair @AnneMosenthalMD Thank you Dr. Sidawy! Congratulations to you!
Great admiration for you and your leadership.

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

Congratulations to my colleague, friend and hero @mcwhmd for her leadership across so many domains but especially in this prestigious role as Chair of the Board of Governors @AmCollSurgeons. Marion my greatest admiration! You honor us! @UofC @APSASurgeons

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@DrZuriMurrell @uchicagosurgery @advocatehealth @EndeavorHM @JBMatthews Zuri, thanks for your note! my best!!!

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

Rumors of my retirement have been grossly exaggerated! Excited to begin 10.01.24 as Chief Surgical Officer for the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (@uchicagosurgery, @advocatehealth @EndeavorHM ) w/ @JBMatthews & Mike Farrell. Onward to the next chapter! #StillInTheGame

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@mcinsc @uchicagosurgery @advocatehealth @EndeavorHM @JBMatthews Sara, thanks so much for your note and friendship over the years. my best!

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@UVASurgery @AshGosain @MedicineUVA @uvahealthnews Congrats!!! Good luck!

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@MoBarryMD @uchicagosurgery @advocatehealth @EndeavorHM @JBMatthews Thanks for your note! All the best!

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@SleetMd @uchicagosurgery @advocatehealth @EndeavorHM @JBMatthews Appreciate your note and well wishes! All the best to you!

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@MaxLangham @uchicagosurgery @advocatehealth @EndeavorHM @JBMatthews Max, thanks for your note! Look forward to seeing u!

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@CathiGeeslin @uchicagosurgery @advocatehealth @EndeavorHM @JBMatthews Appreciate your note. my best!

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

@DrSherifEmil @uchicagosurgery @advocatehealth @EndeavorHM @JBMatthews Thank you! my best!

[Society of Black Academic Surgeons @SocietyofBAS]

🗣️Hang it in the Louvre!!!! We’re still thinking about this moment yesterday!!! So glad we could capture most of us in attendance at this phenomenal meeting! What has been YOUR favorite moment? #SBASUCDavis2024 #SacramentoCapitolBuilding

[Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD @emb7658]

Prayers🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 for Tua Tagovailoa @NFL @MiamiDolphins @ESPNNFL @AmazonNFL #safety #concussion #recovery