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Francois Luks

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MedSpeak Illuminated: The history and practice of medical illustration (a.co/d/95PaNKa) TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/Rd6y9gvC53M https://www.rhodeside.art He/His

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 19d

The University of Virginia became the fifth school to rebuff a White House proposal to give universities preferential treatment if they uphold a set of government demands.

University of Virginia Won’t Join White House’s Compact for Colleges

It was the fifth school in a matter of days to refuse an offer of preferential funding treatment from the government, even as the White House has threatened schools that do not sign up.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 21d

Congratulations to Brown University. An institution dedicated to timeless principles must not yield to temporary improper pressures.

Brown University president declines invitation for Brown to join federal Compact

In a letter to the White House, President Christina H. Paxson wrote that Compact provisions restricting academic freedom and undermining autonomy would impede the University’s ability to fulfill its m...

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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 21d

Brown rejected the compact!

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Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Oct 6

At #ACSCC25 session on Ethics - providing care to undocumented immigrants, Sarah A. Moore, MD asks “why we are here;” No place I’d rather be than here, where there is a glimmer of light in these increasingly dark times. Thank you to Dr. Moore, @jennwhittington276.bsky.social and others!

Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Aug 12

Just 2 months until @facs’s #ACSCC25. Excited to offer the first-ever Didactic Course on Medical Illustration for surgeons, with @StephCohenMD.bsky.social, @AndrewMIbrahim.Bsky.social et al! Want to learn about (improving) visual communication? Register here:
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Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thrilled to present the DC03| Medical Illustration Workshop Course at the #ACSCC25 with Drs. Stephanie Cohen, Andrew Ibrahim and others. Register today! www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/20618...

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Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Mar 31

Sounds vaguely familiar… (I didn’t know he knew how to use an elevator)
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There's a Horse In The Hospital | John Mulaney | Netflix Is A Joke

YouTube video by Netflix Is A Joke

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Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Mar 15

Art IN surgery. Art AND surgery. The art OF surgery. Surgeons are creators, innovators, visual thinkers/communicators. Read about all facets of visual art in a special issue of Surgery. Proud to be @StephCohenMD’s wingman; 🙏 to @swexner.bsky.social and Maria Baimas-George, MD for the opportunity!

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Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Mar 8

Today is #InternationalWomensDay ànd #HasbroChildrens Heroes Ball! Shout-out to all our 👧🏼👩🏻🧑🏽‍🦳🧑‍🦰👳🏻 colleagues, mentors, trainees and friends! (It’s *Dr.* Potatohead to you!)

With apologies to @malikafavre.bsky.social, @NewYorker.com and #Hasbro for (mis)appropriation.

#ILookLikeASurgeon

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Mary Brandt, MD, MDiv @drmlb.bsky.social · Jan 23

"The Canterbury Pulpit confronted the bully pulpit on the greatest possible stage."

This is such as well written article that warrants not only reading but sharing. May her words and her courage open hearts so we can listen deeply to each other and heal our country.

The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: ‘Was Anyone Going to Say Anything?’ (Gift Article)

Bishop Budde locked eyes with President Trump and made a plea for mercy — and the war over spiritual authority in America was ignited anew.

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Captain Fanta @sassy0210.bsky.social · Jan 23

Brilliant.

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Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Jan 17

Excited to “open” @facs.org’s #ACSCC25 with a workshop on Medical Illustration, with @bidmcresearch.bsky.social’s Stephanie M. Cohen, @AndrewMIbrahim.bsky.social and Sarah A. Chen!
Want to draw better, create visual abstracts, improve your visual communication skills? We can help…
#SurgSky

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American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jan 17

Why did you choose your surgical specialty? 🗯️

Dr. D'Andrea Joseph shares what she loves about being a trauma and acute care surgeon. #SurgSky

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Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Dec 30

So - Ask, don’t tell?
The Hypocritic Oath?

Mary Brandt, MD, MDiv @drmlb.bsky.social · Dec 29

Are you a doctor in Texas? This is important to know 👉 "Although hospitals are now required to ask all patients about their citizenship status, answering it is entirely optional for the patient, and refusal to do so should not interrupt medical care." https://buff.ly/3ZPrE6Z

Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Dec 20

What she said. What they both said. And it’s not just pediatric.

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Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Nov 27

Either that, or (s)he’s critiquing. Cats can be very judgmental

Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Nov 22

Great puns to accompany a display to promote our living related donor kidney transplantation program.

(Robert F. Kidney, Jr. was rejected)

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Francois Luks @francoisluks.bsky.social · Nov 19

Congrats! Well deserved! Lead on!