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Sophia Williams-Perez @sophwperez.bsky.social · Nov 21

Better late than never to do my official Bluesky intro:

I’m Sophia! A current research resident from Baylor with passions in surg onc, surg ed, sponsorship, and representation in medicine

Outside of the OR, find me weightlifting, eating, or with my husband/family. Can’t wait to connect! #SurgSky

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Group of medical students standing around a central line placement simulator

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Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · May 12

✈️ AWS Joint Sponsored Travel Awards – Now Open!

Medical students & residents can apply for up to $750 to attend the 2025 AWS Annual Conference in Chicago, Oct 3–4.

In partnership with:
💟 AOSA
💟 LSS
💟 SAAS
💟 SBAS

Apply now → womensurgeons.org/joint-travel-awards

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American College of Surgeons @facs.org · May 13

ACS Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (ACS H.O.P.E.) is accepting applications for the ACS H.O.P.E. Resident Scholarship Award to attend #ACSCC25!

Resident Members who are interested in global health should apply by June 2! @ras-acs.bsky.social

ACS H.O.P.E. Resident Scholarship for Clinical Congress 2025 Can Grow Skills in Global Surgery

This scholarship will further the professional growth of 10 surgical residents with a keen interest in global health by providing them with an opportunity to attend the specialized Didactic Course at…

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Sophia Williams-Perez @sophwperez.bsky.social · Apr 11

From the @surgicaleducation.bsky.social Trainee Committee leadership team, check out our trainee-focused event calendar for the 2025 Surgical Education Week!

Less than one month until #SEW2025 y’all 👀 can’t wait to see you there!

A PDF calendar of trainee events at surgical education week in May 2025

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Doctors Without Borders @doctorswithoutborders.org · Mar 5

It’s almost International Women’s Day- Let’s talk about 3 vaccinations that are critical for women’s health in low- resource settings.

Some diseases have far greater negative consequences in women and girls, especially during pregnancy & childbirth. www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/3-vac...

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Thanh Neville, MD, MSHS @thanhneville.medsky.social · Feb 13

If you're not up to date, for obvious reasons, PLEASE GO GET YOUR VACCINES NOW.

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · Feb 13

It’s hard to know what to say about RFK Jr that hasn’t been said already. We tried to warn everyone. Even his own family tried to prevent his confirmation. Yet our “leaders” are determined to please a man who paints his face orange, even if it costs American lives, and here we are.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Feb 13

Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, was confirmed as health secretary. Mitch McConnell, a polio survivor, was the lone Republican opposed. nyti.ms/3EDJeE0

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · Feb 9

Today, we celebrate Black Women Physicians' Day, honouring Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler’s 1864 milestone as the first Black female physician in the U.S.

Forever grateful to stand on the shoulders of giants and to continue paving the way for greater diversity and inclusion in Medicine.
#BHM #Blacksky

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ACS Resident and Associate Society @ras-acs.bsky.social · Feb 6

Congratulations to all of our future Urologists and Ophthalmologists! #MatchDay2025

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Rhea Liang @liangrhea.bsky.social · Feb 6

Highly recommend this @facs.org lecture podcast from Dr Mark Weissler, jampacked with wisdom about the tension between doctor autonomy to keep the Hippocratic oath vs the (over)burdens of regulatory and workplace demands. Oh, and the fallacy of individual #burnout 🔥. A great listen!

LISTEN: Surgeons’ Moral Contract Is Changing

Listen to Dr. Mark Weissler discuss changes in autonomy and self-regulation for surgeons are altering their moral contract.

www.facs.org

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Tan-Lucien Mohammed, MD, FACR @tlhm-md.bsky.social · Feb 2

Kicking off #BlackHistoryMonth w/ an appreciation thread of physicians:

1/ Charles R. Drew, MD

- American surgeon & researcher
- pioneer in the field of blood transfusions
- developed techniques for blood storage
- first African-American surgeon to examine for @facs.org

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David Hackney @davidnhackney.bsky.social · Feb 4

The American College of OB/GYN’s website is now hosting the critical documents purged by the CDC

This is what every professional medical organization should be doing right now

#MedSky

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ACOG Endorsed

The following documents have ACOG’s endorsement and are listed in order of endorsed date.

www.acog.org

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Dr Martha Gulati @drmarthagulati.bsky.social · Feb 3

Silence is not an option.

A worthy read in @jama.com for every physician and scientist

How should healthcare and public health respond to this new administration?

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

How Should Health Care and Public Health Respond to the New US Administration?

This Viewpoint discusses scientific, medical, and public health actions, including withdrawing from the World Health Organization, taken so far during the first week of the Trump administration.

jamanetwork.com

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Thanh Neville, MD, MSHS @thanhneville.medsky.social · Feb 3

Confession: I hate the fact that I am so angry all the time nowadays. It's exhausting.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Feb 3

Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter on Monday to the Treasury secretary demanding answers for why the Dept. of Government Efficiency was granted access to the federal payments system, giving Elon Musk's team a powerful tool that could be used to track and potentially limit government spending.

Warren Questions Bessent Over Musk Access to Treasury Payment System

In a letter to the Treasury secretary, the Democratic senator warned against meddling with a system that processes trillions of dollars of transactions.

www.nytimes.com

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Thanh Neville, MD, MSHS @thanhneville.medsky.social · Feb 2

"To condone policies that the profession knows will compromise health—or to remain silent and look away—is to be complicit in putting population health at risk"

To every university, every public hospital, every academic society: SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION. #medsky

How Should Health Care and Public Health Respond to the New US Administration?

This Viewpoint discusses scientific, medical, and public health actions, including withdrawing from the World Health Organization, taken so far during the first week of the Trump administration.

jamanetwork.com

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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Jan 31

🏆Calling all #GetOffYourAAS teams! The #BestTeamName challenge is ON!🔥

To participate:
1. Post a pic of your team getting active or enjoying wellness activities.
2. Use your team # and #GetOffYourAAS.
3. Show off your team name and why it's the best!

The most creative team wins! 🏅

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Association of Women Surgeons @womensurgeons.bsky.social · Jan 31

This National Mentoring Month, AWS members paid tribute to the mentors who shaped their careers and professional growth. Each mentor was recognized with a gift to the AWS Foundation in their honor, ensuring their legacy continues.

Honor your mentor: www.womensurgeons.org/donate-now

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American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jan 31

We are accepting nominations for the 2025 Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards! Recognize a surgeon who has made significant contributions to surgical care through organized volunteer work.

🗓️: All nominations must be submitted by March 17.

Recognize Your Altruistic Peers and Trainees with Nominations for Volunteerism Awards

Nominate surgeons for their volunteerism, sustainable academic activities, and humanitarian efforts by March 17.

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · Jan 31

I hope all the women who voted for Trump remember this the next time they have a health problem we lack the tools to address. Women are half the population, but to this administration, we’re just “DEI”

Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · Jan 31

This is the office that co-sponsors my grant

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SAGES @sages.org · Feb 1

Some good news amidst the rest of the news. The Palisades and Eaton fires are now fully contained.

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Dra. Evita Desastre @kejnah.medsky.social · Feb 1

Hey if you are on research gate, upload pdfs of your papers. We may lose pubmed

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · Jan 30

i'm tired of being told to stop doomscrolling. i'm just scrolling, it's not my fault there's doom on there

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American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jan 29

Attending the 2025 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit? Kick off #ACSLAS25 with an educational workshop on Saturday, April 5.

This year's workshops will explore building trust, communications, and lifelong surgical competency.

View the details ⤵️

Workshops

Information about workshops at the 2025 ACS Leadership and Advocacy Summit.

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American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jan 29

Ready to become a pro abstract author? 🤔 Join the ACS Scientific Forum Committee for a 1-hour webinar, “Writing a Successful Abstract: Tips for Submitting to the ACS Scientific Forum and Beyond."

🗓️: Monday, February 3 | 6:00 pm CT

Learn How to Write a Successful Abstract with Free Webinar

Learn directly from the committee about the elements members look for when reviewing abstracts and building sessions for the ACS Clinical Congress each year.

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Richard Ferro, MD @richferro.com · Jan 29

Attention #Medsky! The Latino Medical Student Association is circulating a petition to call on professional medical organizations to stand up to ICE re: rescinding their “Protected Areas” policy.

This needs a massive signal boost. Let’s #STANDUPTOICE and get as many signatures on here as possible.

Sign the Petition

Medical Students and Residents OPPOSE ICE Activity Near Schools and Healthcare Facilities!

www.change.org

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