Dear
@MacCVSx
,
@RichardWhitloc2
, Dr V Chu,
@ihjaffer
,
@alialsagheir
, and Dr D Parry,
Thank you for the last 7 yrs. I'm forever indebted to you all. Words can't describe how I feel in the moment.
I'll continue to try make you proud. Continue to improve.
Thank you,
A new FRCSC.
@GawrysSteve
"This case needs less of you, and more of me."
"Don't be sorry. Be better."
"I want you to go home and reflect on your daily failures."
"The reason your anastomosis don't bleed is because they heal as you sew."
"At least you're better at surgery than talking to women..."
I had 0 pubs. 0 research experience when I applied to
#CVSurgery
.
@MacCVSx
took a chance on me.
We don't believe research experience makes a good applicant. We can teach you if you're interested. We just want someone passionate, hard working and a good person.
The research arms race for U.S. medical students
The average *unmatched* applicant in 2020 had more abstracts, presentations, and publications than the average *matched* applicant did in 2009.
(Data from
@TheNRMP
Charting Outcomes in the Match)
Half-way through last PGY5 weekend call at
@MacCVSx
.
Can't describe how much
#CVSurgery
fills my heart w/ joy.
Love my mentors and colleagues.
Many more yrs to go as trainee...but excited for it all.
@cscs_sccc
#residency
#ctsurgery
Today was my last official day on service with one of my
@MacCVSx
gurus/mentors - Dr Victor Chu.
For yrs to come, I'll hear his guiding voice in my ORs; his laughter at my suit choices; his nicknames for me.
Thank you, Dr Chu.
Belly Ache is forever grateful.
#CVSurgery
#Mentor
1/
A reminder...
Plz be nice and human towards
#medstudents
and
#clerks
.
Had an emotional talk with a
@McMasterU
#medstudent
about feeling unsure and fearful during
#electives
.
As a med student... you should work hard, be curious and be genuine. Your "job" is to LEARN.
@dr_ashwitt
My first reaction was, "Please tell me this isn't real."
And then realized how real this is for so many
#WomeninMedicine
.
I am sorry. We should be better. We have to be.
Incredibly fun and warm experience sharing my journey in
#CVSurgery
so far.
I can't believe I get to be your new cardiac surgeon, New Brunswick and PEI.
Thanks to New Brunswick Heart Center for welcoming me with open arms and heart!
Let's do this!
I began reclaiming my
#health
in January. Having never deadlifted before...my goal was to hit 300lbs by June.
Today, for my 11th set, I did it.
It's off blocks. It's not pretty. But, it's better.
🤗🤗🤗
Calling on
@Royal_College
to please find an alternative exam path for our seniors.
#COVID19
is a crisis and we understand this. We will step up. We will provide coverage.
If you're a resident, please sign the petition supporting our graduating colleagues.
For the first time in their lives, my parents went forest hiking and "glamping". Saw moose and bears.
Thanks to
@BartlettLodge
and
@Algonquin_PP
, 1st stop en route to
@UAlberta
is a success!
To those who didn't get into
#MedSchool
today, don't despair.
You have so much potential, and deserve to fulfill your dreams.
If you need a listening ear, my DMs are open.
My own journey to
@SchulichMedDent
and
@MacCVSx
is weird in retrospect. Love to chat.
#MedEd
#MedTwitter
Reached
#Alberta
! And of course went straight to the mountains. And of course it snowed. And of course I wanted to go climbing...
And of course my parents are convinced they raised a crazy person.
🤣🤣🤣
#mountains
#banff
#jasper
#berta
This weekend...
I've been asked 3X if I colour my hair grey.
And told 2X that I should consider dye-ing my hair black.
I'm just going to start wearing a scrub cap everywhere I go from now on.
#residency
#saltandpepper
#prematuregrey
Women are not less credible because we look a certain way, dress a certain way. Let's shift to talking about systems & biases, not how women can fit an aged, restrictive narrative. PS: gender-neutral challenge to embrace your inner Barbie today in solidarity with
@theblondeMD
!
I'm writing reference for a
#mentee
applying to
#medschool
.
He's my 10th student in 3 yrs.
I'm tearing up. Applying to
#medschool
, I remember fear - I'd never belong.
Now, 11 yrs later, I'm a reference for these exceptional humans.
#medtwitter
#omsas
For every black person.
For every South Asian person.
For every person of colour.
For every woman.
Allow me to quote your new Madam Vice President of the United States of America,
@KamalaHarris
-
Bye Bye, Trump.
#USElections2020
#Elections2020
Congrats to Dr Saurabh Gupta
@soreabg
@MacCVSx
on his receipt of the 2020 CSCS Dr Paul Cartier Surgery Resident Award. A well-deserved recognition of his contributions to research in his field & a salute to what will undoubtedly be a distinguished career in academic surgery.
This woman moulded me into who I am (with SOME help from Papa Gupta).
Blame her or praise her...it's all because of her!
At least she raised a man who is always
#HeForShe
#IWD2020
#InternationalWomensDay
Ended 2020 with a
#COVID19
scare.
Started 2021 with a negative test.
The
#healthcare
system is bursting at the seams.
#ICU
beds are over capacity. Essential services and surgeries are getting canceled.
Plz...Stay in. Mask up. Wash your hands.
#coronavirus
#cvsurgery
Mama Gupta turns 56 yrs old today!
Not sure she looks it! 🥰🥰🥰
I'm helping cover
#ECMO
#ICU
and unable to wish in person.
So, instead I sent her a cropped pic of her and her fav human,
@RichardWhitloc2
.
🤣🤣🤣
#HBD
#birthdaygirl
Join us in welcoming Dr. Ming Hao Guo, the newest member of our team of cardiac surgeons!
Accueillons le Dr Ming Hao Guo, nouveau membre de notre équipe de chirurgiens cardiaques!
Papa Gupta turns 57 yrs old today!
But, honestly, looking at this pic... I don't know if I buy it.
I'm
#oncall
and unable to wish in person. Meanwhile, he's just happy and proud that I am on call.
😍😍😍
#HBD
#FathersDay2021
#BirthdayBoy
If you think sending me memes and jokes making fun of new residents is going to go well...think again.
STOP MAKING FUN OF HARD-WORKING, KEEN AND CONSCIENTIOUS
#RESIDENTS
.
They're already plenty nervous. Give them a reason to be excited.
#meded
#medtwitter
#residency
#teamwork