Today has been an absolutely wild day. I get to train to become a cardiologist and I matched at my dream program. I am ecstatic and so damn elated. I didn’t get here alone and I am thankful for all the support I received along the way.
@ACCinTouch
#CardioTwitter
#MedTwitter
Yaaaaaaas. I CANNOT BELIEVE I FINALLY GET TO APPLY TO CARDIOLOGY 🫀 Hope those capital letters capture my excitement, haha 😛 ACC’s Insights from Program Directors & Trainees is starting. Tune in friends.
@ACCinTouch
Darn excited to finally meet
@JasonKatzMD
at the Cardiac Critical Care Meet and Greet🫀🫀🫀
Looking forward to starting fellowship and getting back in the CICU!!!
#ACC24
@ACCinTouch
Ayeeee!!! EXTREMELY HAPPY to see our article hit the press 🏳️🌈📝🔥🏳️⚧️
“Gender-affirming hormone therapy and cardiovascular health in transgender adults”
Great working with
@CarolineOng_MD
and Dr. Minghao Liu from
@lenoxhill
#Cardiology
#LGBTQIA
#ACCPride
Last day of
#ACC23
for me. With the emerging fields and robust research in cardiology, there are many ways to explore clinical questions for our patients. For my own journey, I am excited about the upcoming happenings through the IM Cardiology LGBTQ+ Program 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#ACCDiversity
Starting strong on my first day as acting attending because of a great team 🩺 It truly doesn’t feel like the second week of the year 📟🥼📝
#MedTwitter
@UpstateIM_Res
Thinking about all the fun I had during
#ACC23
. I came for the opportunity provided through the
@ACCinTouch
IM Cardiology
#LGBTQIA
Group 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️I booked my ✈️ tickets, 🏨 room, and bought my 👔 last minute. Thankfully, everything came together. I even felt a little professional.
Thankful I get to work with passionate mentors and colleagues at
@ACCinTouch
through the ACC LGBTQ+ Working Group
#ACCPride
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Check out what we are doing and reach out if you are interested in contributing Big thanks to our fabulous chair
@stephencookmd
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Happy Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thankful to represent my community as a SoMe Ambassador during June for ACC🫀I’m looking forward to highlighting LGBTQ+ initiatives during this time. Big thank you to
@ACCinTouch
for the support this month and throughout the year.
#ACCPride
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
ACC will celebrate Pride Month via
#ACCPride
all month long! ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
Did you know the College has a
#LGBTQ
+ working group? Follow for content around how to be an ally, inclusive patient communication tips, & more.
All are welcome here!
The last major requirement for PGY-3 year done ✅ Finishing up our capstone presentations today 🤓 Berty gave us a great talk regarding sleep and wellness 🛌💤 I discussed fertility in residency and infertility treatments 🐣🍼
@UpstateIM_Res
Thankful to join this reception 🙏🏼 Looking forward to the upcoming initiatives of the LGBTQ+ group 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 The future of cardiology is rainbow bright ❤️🌈❤️
“Diversity Makes Us Better”
So proud of Drs. Stephen Cook and Matt Carazo of the
@ACCinTouch
#DEI
Committee for organizing and leading the 1st ever reception for
#LGBTQ
cardiologists and allies at
#ACC2023
. So much to learn, so much work to do. This is
#ACC
GREAT job to Drs. Joan Ngembus and Edin Zvornicanin 🩺🥼 Yesterday, was the first M&M of the year
@UpstateIM_Res
These case reviews can be difficult, but it is essential to address various aspects of patient care as we search for opportunities for improvement. 🏥🩹🩻
As 10/11 is
#NationalComingOutDay
🏳️🌈and reflecting back, to be honest coming out was stressful. Growing up in a hispanic, catholic household, it took my family sometime to see I wasn’t going through a “phase.” Today, I am thankful for the growth my parents embraced
#ItGetsBetter
ICYMI: On Saturday, the newest LGBTQ+ cohort of the
#ACCIMProgram
was welcomed. Please join us in congratulating 🎉 this year’s participants and learn more about the program here 👉
#ACCDiversity
#ACCPride
#MedPride
Exploring your future in medicine? Internal medicine interns, residents and
#cardiology
fellows are encouraged to apply for the
#ACCIMProgram
! Get valuable guidance from mentors like Dr.
@snehanandy26
.
Apply by tomorrow, Sept. 15 ➡️
#ACCDiversity
Last ICU of residency 🩺 Finished on a 24hr call day and I managed to do a intubation and bronchoscopy with the attending 🤓🏥🫁 Next stop, chief year 👩🏻⚕️
#MedTwitter
Enjoying a hike in Ithaca to celebrate Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#LGBTQ
Excited that I get to give
@dgiardina6
a hard time this upcoming year when she’s calling for an admission from the ED 😝
When the discussion starts involving more delicate matters of the heart, you know the conversation is getting real 💛
Thank you
@CASivaram1
for talking with me and providing much needed advice 🙏🏼
#ACC2024
@ACCinTouch
What do we do when we lose one of our own?
Dr. Bradley Middleton was devoted and caring as a father, husband, son, friend, and physician. He passed away suddenly on June 26. His family includes his expecting wife and two children. Please donate at
Last day of residency is officially tomorrow 🎓The past month has been a complete whirlwind from graduation, to transition to chief, to studying for boards and applying to cardiology. Definitely going to spend some time tonight thinking about the past 3 years.
#MedTwitter
If the
#Match2023
does not go as planned, please do not doubt yourself. Lean on your support system. Use your connections and advocate for yourself to find a spot. If you are struggling, please reach out to friends, family, and find professional help.
The absolute most important thing is to not consider this a personal failure, feel your feelings and then forge ahead with a plan. And if you have any inkling now about what might come tomorrow, it doesn’t hurt to start strategizing.
Thank you
@PennCardiology
@PennCVWomen
@PennCVFellows
for choosing me. I am so looking forward to July. I cannot wait to see my new home and meet my new family. I am SO EXCITED to take my profile photo!!! :)))))))
#IYKYK
The first introduction we had was virtually during the IM Cardiology LGBTQ+ intro meeting and this weekend we got to meet in person. So much warmth, support, and enthusiasm. I feel like I found my community 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Thank you
@matthewcarazo
and
@stephencookmd
!
#ACCDiversity
#ACC23
First step: making sure everyone displays pins on white coat/lanyards 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Second step: pronouns on Epic signature 💻 Third step: Beyonce’s Renaissance album on repeat in medicine library 🔊 This is the gay agenda 💅🏼📝
#MedTwitter
#LGBTQ
#Pride
#Pride2023
Great first day
@AAIMOnline
The
@UpstateIM_Res
baby chiefs have LOTS of ideas for next year. Appreciate the opportunity to network with fellow chiefs and interactive program
#AIMW23
Best part though, was that my mom visited me from Houston. She met my friends and mentors (looking at you
@HarvirGambhir
👀). I am lucky to have such a strong support system.
Furthermore, I’m looking forward to giving back as well. Thank you
@HFnursemaghee
and
@RyanMeyerMPP
for coordinating these sessions and bringing us together. My trip started off by connecting with a cardiologist on my flight to NOLA, which set an exciting, positive tone.
Conference clothes shopping feels like an extreme sport and I don’t know how everything came together 😅 I’m all packed up and ready to go!!! So excited for
#ACC23
. Looking forward to the diversity, equity, and inclusion program
@ACCinTouch
This National Hospice & Palliative Care Month we reflect on the support palliative care provides to advanced CV disease patients. Join
@ACCinTouch
’s Geriatric Member Section & its Palliative Care Work Group to connect w/peers & learn more:
#HospiceMonth
As it is pride month, it’s important not only to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community but also bring awareness. Please see the Heart Health infographic below regarding cardiovascular disease and how it affects different groups 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@ACCinTouch
#ACCPride
#Cardiology
#LGBTQ
#MedTwitter
Check out the 🆕
#CardioSmart
LGBTQ+ Heart Health infographic that helps inform the LGBTQ+ community about specific risks that can contribute to a higher rate of heart disease, outlines what they can do to support their ❤️ health & more.
#ACCPride
Every summer,
@NorthwesternMed
hosts high school students for a four-week program to explore careers in healthcare and create diversity in the medical field.
@teni_brown
@NMHheartdoc
Last night at the LGBTQ+ reception 🏳️🌈 🫀🏳️⚧️ It was great to meet the group in person! Thankful to be a participant in the LGBTQ+ IM Cardilogy Program
#ACCDiversity
@ACCinTouch
Found a neon snow bunny in the winter storm ❄️🐰⛄️ Today was a first for me… ZERO admissions while on the VA medical admitting resident shift. Looking forward to keeping warm with some hot chocolate tonight ☕️
Yesterday, was my last day at UHCC clinic. Great memories with my patients, mentors, and co-residents.
I felt so seen when one of my favorite patients said “where are your wingtip shoes?” Going to miss this bunch 🥺
As part of a community outreach effort, residents and faculty from
@UpstateIM_Res
have teamed up with students from the SOM to provide BP screening at different events 🩺 TY to
@SyracuseMets
for having us this past weekend ⚾️🧢 Chief
@hibzafar
has been leading this initiative!
📣
@NYSCACC
#DEI
Seminar 📣
"Cardiovascular health disparities among the LGBTQ+: What do we know and where do we go from here?"
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Dr. Caroline Ong, Director of LGBTQ+ Cardiovascular Health at Hofstra, will be speaking.
Register at ✅
#Cardiotwitter
@ACCinTouch
is walking the walk and supporting diversity and inclusion 🫀I met some great people this weekend and heard many success stories such as that from
@KadijahPorterMD
Thank you for providing the resources for the IM Cardiology program 🙏🏼
#ACC23
#ACCDiversity