Matthew Smith

MS4 @TheLongSOM | @RhodesCollege alum | Aspiring orthopod 🦴 | Aquarium enthusiast 🐠

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

Thankful for the opportunity to present at @MidAmerica82 and to have @DrRobHartzler as a mentor! @RyanMadden__ @BRIO_Research @UTHResearch @TSAOG_Ortho

[UTHealth Houston Orthopedics @ortho_ut]

Happy #MatchDay Here they are, the newest members of our resident team! 🎉 Welcome to the #UTOrtho family! 🧡
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#UTOrthoLooksLikeThis #matchday2023 #match2023 #orthomatch #orthopedics #orthopedicsurgery #residency #residencymatch #orthomatch2023

[Rob Hartzler MD @DrRobHartzler]

Great work by @mds_md23 and @RyanMadden__ Challenges of patient reported outcomes collection in a private practice...https://t.co/MRYCFWpGIF @TSAOG_Ortho @Arthrex @BRIO_Research

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

This would be interesting if correlated with test scores. I would think it’s more likely just student preference. Most NBME questions are relatively short and can be answered in ~60 seconds.

[Bryan Carmody @jbcarmody]

This graphic is from an NBME eye-tracking study.

The blue circles demonstrate the location and duration of eye gaze while answering a multiple-choice question.

Turns out most examinees read questions from the beginning to the end (i.e., they don’t look at answer choices first).

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

Two @UTSOMResearch posters back to back @MSOSOrtho in medical education! Proud to work on these projects with @JaimeQuirarte @RyanMadden__ @UTHealthSAOrtho #orthotwitter

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

@ChrisTuckerMD @DrRobHartzler @RyanMadden__ @BRIO_Research @UTHResearch @TSAOG_Ortho @ArthroscopyJ Yessir! Looking forward to submitting the manuscript and discussing with you at @AANAORG conference

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

Thankful for the opportunity to present at @MidAmerica82 and to have @DrRobHartzler as a mentor! @RyanMadden__ @BRIO_Research @UTHResearch @TSAOG_Ortho

[Luis M. Salazar, MD @LuisSalazarMD]

Thank you @MidAmerica82 for the opportunity to present our work! @JaimeQuirarte @mds_md23 @UTHealthSAOrtho

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

@EricSecrist @JolissaintMD Appreciate the input! I think an application cap, as well as the return of away rotations and in-person interviews will greatly benefit many applicants

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

@FronteraFxDoc Dr. Yong - any personal suggestions on what resource to start with for ortho away rotations?

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

This is the reason @tae15adams is one of the best in his profession. Great reminder for us to not just show up, but to actively learn from our patients and colleagues

[B/R Gridiron @brgridiron]

Davante Adams explains the effort he gives with the media 🙌

“I try to get the most out of everything I do. … Don’t go through the motions."

(h/t @mattschneidman, via @packers)

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

@joshmcgoo @Inside_TheMatch Another good mnemonic for this one:
FREnzodiazepines increase frequency and barbiDURates increase duration

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

Shoutout to @ambossmed for reminding me that Netflix does count as studying #breakingbad

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

@BostonFootAnkle @BillLevineMD Dr. Miller - this site (if updated) lists information about residents at different programs. I’m curious what would be the most useful categories for future applicants. We already know Step 1/2 averages for ortho based on NRMP data

https://t.co/GsRZTBKBh6

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

@JohnTreffalls

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

Thankful for a brother to sign me up for a Turkey Day 5k in the rain 💪

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

@JaimeQuirarte I still can’t believe there is ice hockey in Texas..

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

Medical students applying to orthopedics submit roughly 96 applications, costing about $2,200. With nearly 1,000 MD applicants in 2021, this accounts for well over $2mil in application fees.

[Bryan Carmody @jbcarmody]

MD applicants in dermatology, otolaryngology, urology, and neurosurgery now submit a mean of around 80 applications or more - and the average MD applicant in orthopedics submits nearly 100 applications.

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

When your patient asks if you are close to completing your medical training..

[Matthew Smith @mds_md23]

Thankful for the opportunity to give my first podium presentation this weekend! @MidAmerica82