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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Sep 30

Hierarchy in #surgery: a tool for structure or a barrier to safety and innovation?
In my editorial for the American Journal of Surgery, I explore resistance to change and strategies to empower trainees while preserving surgical excellence. #SurgEd

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thrilled to present a poster of our work at the 2025 @ama-assn.org Research Challenge! Grateful to my team and mentors!

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Sep 10

Hi #Medsky / #Surgsky I'm Kaiser Sadiq, prelim @gwu1821.bsky.social resident applying #Surgery in #Match2026. Proud to serve as @ras-acs.bsky.social Membership Secretary, AAPI-MSRF Research Chair, and on @sages.org committees. Outside the hospital, I'm either at the boxing gym 🥊 or a rock concert🤘

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Sep 4

First presentation being introduced as a GW #Surgery resident!! Also really happy to support Swetha’s first presentation at a national meeting, presenting our work! Big thanks to the entire team and all my mentors!! #SAAS2025

Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Aug 30

Hernia tissue lab with the best surgeons in the making at GW Surgery

Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join the House of #Surgery! @facs.org invites International Members—residents, students, and trainees worldwide are welcome. #GlobalSurgery

Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Aug 16

Abstract submissions are now open for AAPIMSRF virtual #research symposium!! Abstracts are due by September 12th with notification of acceptance by the 20th! Apply now: bio.link/aapischolars

#Match2026 #MedSky

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Jul 14

Excited to announce that our case report was accepted to @amcollegegastro.bsky.social #ACG2025!!

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Jul 11

Better late than never. It's been a long road to Day 1... #IMG #Surgery #Match2026

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Jul 3

If you missed last month’s webinar, check it out here: vimeo.com/1092823678/4...

Stay tuned for our August webinar with Dr. Grace Kim: Designing a Global Educational Program to Teach Laparoscopy

#SurgEd #GlobalSurgery

ASE SIMPL Webinar on GlobalSurgBox: Using Affordable, Portable Simulation to Accelerate the Global Surgical Workforce

This is "ASE SIMPL Webinar on GlobalSurgBox: Using Affordable, Portable Simulation to Accelerate the Global Surgical Workforce" by Association for Surgical…

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Jul 3

Register for the next @surgicaleducation.bsky.social SIMPL #SurgEd #Research Webinar on Jul 9, 6 PM EST: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Dr. Andrew Krumm: From EPAs to Milestones: Measuring Competency in the Age of #AI

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Jun 26

🚨↑ #BMI in loop #ileostomy ↑ risk:
-#Hernia (Stoma/Parastomal)
-#Stoma outlet obstruction
-#Skin #complications
-Longer OR time
-Delayed reversal
⚠️BMI >30 = 2x complications risk
BMI >25 Recs:
→ Pre-op #weightloss
→ Consider #mesh at reversal
doi.org/10.1007/s00464-025-11887-y
@sages.org #SAGES2025

Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Jun 22

Two abstracts accepted for #ATAThyroid2025! Shout out to both of the fantastic teams!

Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Jun 12

CORRECTION: A rogue duplicate has been identified. Here’s the real abstract #3:

Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Jun 12

Triple acceptance for the Tripartite Meeting #ESCP25!! As always, thanks to my amazing team, Eugenia, Patricia, Swetha, Rishab, Andres, and my incredible mentors, Drs. Eisenstein, Lopez, and Bennett!!

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · Jun 9

Register for the next @surgicaleducation.bsky.social SIMPL
Webinar on Jun 11, 5 PM EST: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#GlobalSurgBox: Using Affordable, Portable Simulation to Accelerate the Global Surgical Workforce with Dr. Yihan Lin

#SurgEd #GlobalSurgery

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · May 29

Modern day hieroglyphics

Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · May 25

The lifespan of these platforms is fairly short lived, so I suspect another will eventually fill the void. The interim period isn’t great though…

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SAGES @sages.org · May 21

Tell your Senators to support S. 1640 today! This legislation, if passed, would temporarily reverse the 2.83% cut and provide a 2% positive payment update, an increase equivalent to roughly half of the Medicare Economic Index (MEI) for 2025. physiciansgrassrootsnetwork.org/be-heard?vvs...

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · May 21

@ras-acs.bsky.social Membership Workgroup meets tonight at 9 PM EST. Sign up for the mailing list to receive the Zoom meeting link and agenda: tinyurl.com/sjft6nv4

@susanafortichs.bsky.social @facs.org #surgery #MedX #MedTwitter

Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · May 17

Excited to have our work presented at the inaugural SAAS (Society of Asian Academic Surgeons) @latinosurgery.bsky.social joint meeting!! Grateful for my phenomenal team and mentors!!

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · May 16

Yes, they would have to develop a similar assistant but instead of relying on ChatGPT, could use a different LLM

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · May 16

I recently learned about www.openevidence.com and it seems very accurate from my cursory experience. I think there will soon be AI models that are more factually correct that may be better suited for such initiatives.

OpenEvidence

The leading medical information platform.

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · May 15

Register for the next @surgicaleducation.bsky.social SIMPL Webinar on May 27, 5 PM EST:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Partnership and Place Based Surgical Education in Rural Rwanda: Appropriate Innovation for the Global South? A Case Study with Dr. Barnabas Alayande

#SurgEd #GlobalSurgery

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Kaiser Sadiq @kaisersadiq.bsky.social · May 14

Preliminary➡️categorical
✅Positive Predictors: 📈test scores, 🇺🇸US grad, 🛂no visa needed.
⚠️Negative Predictors:⌛older age, ⚫Black/Hispanic
Many face multiple prelim years, and some give up after devoting years and significant capital.
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From preliminary to categorical: A scoping review of trends and outcomes for non-designated preliminary general surgery residents

This scoping review aims to evaluate current literature regarding non-designated preliminary surgery resident (NDPSR) demographics, transition into ca…

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