Krithika Rao (she/her)

EM resident at UCLA, interests: #ImmigrantRefugeeHealth & #HealthEquity || @scrippscollege and @gwsmhs alum || singer and dancer || Bay Area native

[Dr. Mia 🇬🇷 @Miazolam]

Until you’ve coded someone for 2 hours and done a cric and managed a hypotensive arterial bleed only for 3 level 1 GSWs to then show up simultaneously I don’t want to hear your “opinion” about emergency medicine

[Michelle Kittleson MD PhD @MKIttlesonMD]

#TipsForNewDocs

How I explain shared decision-making to pts:

I'm your medical consultant-I explain the indications, risks, alternatives, benefits, but you're the boss of your body.

My medical facts + your goals/preferences = the plan that's right for you.

#kittlesonrules

[Michelle Kittleson MD PhD @MKIttlesonMD]

#TipsForNewDocs

When you choose your specialty, fill your schedule with other electives.

I chose cardiology --> more MICU and onc.
I chose HF --> more EP and cath.

You're going to do something forever, so gain exposure to everything else while you can!

#kittlesonrules

[Krithika Rao (she/her) @krithikarao_]

@CorydonWW All you have to do is volunteer to do a procedure instead of calling a proceduralist and they will realize real fast haha

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

Here’s a video I made breaking down this important case of a young man in his early 20’s who presented to the ER with cough for 1 month

#FOAMed

[Krithika Rao (she/her) @krithikarao_]

👇👇👇

[uché blackstock, md @uche_blackstock]

As problematic as this question is, the responses by Black folks about their first experiences with racism have hit me in my core.

I was 6. Our car had broken down on the highway to the Mets game. Many cars passed by with white people who yelled the “n” word at me and my family.

[Krithika Rao (she/her) @krithikarao_]

Really incredible event happening on Monday 11/8 with @msc_dc! Very thankful for our amazing speakers from @UnityHealthCare and @GWEMresidency for helping students learn more about how we can be involved in #HomelessMedicine 👏
Scan QR to register

[Krithika Rao (she/her) @krithikarao_]

For all #EMed applying/interested med students, @msc_dc is working with @DCACEP to organize a panel with program directors from all DC/MD residency programs for EM! Last chance to register - event is tomorrow 👍

[Krithika Rao (she/her) @krithikarao_]

@manukondapi Congrats on finishing it hahah. When I finished it, I started watching it again 🤷🏽‍♀️

[Sheryl Recinos MD @MdSheryl]

All over the US, interns are starting their medical training.

I’d like to tell you about a very special intern. One who changed my life.

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[DC EM Medical Student Council @msc_dc]

We're back! We'd like to introduce you to our new team:

Let's start with our Chair, @krithikarao_. Krithika is from Cupertino, CA, and is an MS3 at @GWSMHS. She is interested in community and social medicine, and is also a vegan foodie! Check out her IG @vegan.krith!

[Chase Anderson, MD, MS (K.C. Ardem) 🦸🏽‍♂️🏳️‍🌈 @ChaseTMAnderson]

Sharing this once again because the cycle of traumatizing Black people has not changed.

This piece was once called "The Wheel is Broken Yet We're Still Bound: The Eternal Cycle of Stress for Black Americans."

We need to permanently shatter the wheel.

https://t.co/mAHOHTzkXl

[RestEasy Devices @RestEasyDevices]

Know the signs, and know the triggers: stay ahead of asthma. #asthma #allergies #covid #healthylifestyle

[RestEasy Devices @RestEasyDevices]

Asthma and allergies can be triggered by the same substances. Learn what triggers your asthma and allergies and limit exposure to triggers. #asthma #allergies #covid #healthylifestyle

[AdvancingJusticeATL @AAAJ_Atlanta]

We are shaken by the violence in our city that has left 8 ppl dead, including members of the Asian American community. We are gathering info about what happened & the needs of directly impacted are. Now is the time to hold the victims & their families in our hearts & with light

[Krithika Rao (she/her) @krithikarao_]

@nickpradhan_ YES literally this!! The British empire has such a long history of violent colonialism and imperialism in Black and Brown countries and people are surprised that this very traditional and powerful white family could be racist? Really?

[Shirlene Obuobi MD @shirleneobuobi]

JAMA dropped this 16 min podcast on structural racism that is insensitive at worst, violent at best. They’ll almost certainly delete it and release some pithy statement. I listened and took notes, bc it’s 4am, my call room cot is hard, + I got time today.
https://t.co/A8Hxq7Aha2

[Krithika Rao (she/her) @krithikarao_]

Today I received two sweet and thoughtful care packages from old friends, sending me good vibes as I prepare for Step 1. Studying has been rough, but I feel so blessed to have such a strong and loving support network 💕. They keep me going!