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This wk, 2 older white men mispronounced my name.That happens all the time. It’s been happening my whole life by people of all ages, races, genders.But this time, these men

On the centennial of the #NineteenthAmendment and womxn’s suffrage, we must acknowledge that even with the persistence of brave womxn who fought for this right, womxn of color still did

Just how precious of a gift is the mentoring process for the mentor?It’s PRICELESS .It's also:PowerfulHealingChange-makingIn short, #mentoring is THE BEST.THREAD#MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #MedEd We hear about how mentoring is a

This week, our Dean @siusom put forth a powerful statement, that you can read here, as well as on the attached photo. https://www.siumed.edu/news/racisms-threat-public-health-message-dean.htmlI’d like to share a brief story on

My take on POTUS and his announcement that he's taking prophylactic #Hydroxychloroquine :We have no idea if he is actually taking it. His track record for truth telling is...well...nil. We

People ask “how are you”. It’s hard to answer. I’m healthy, safe, have resources. I’m stretched thin, have many things I do, none of which I feel I do

Even as our curve flattens:We’ve had more data re: the disproportionately high mortality rates in African-Americans.I fear a flattening of the curve and emerging from the abyss will obscure the

How often do #dermatologists see urgent and severe conditions, or have patients in the hospital? Quite often, actually! I just finished a very busy call week and here’s a few

In this time of sheltering in place, clinics are trying to help #flattenthecurve by only being available to see patients with urgent/essential or severe needs (including ours, I'm happy to

The data is trickling in, and it reveals disproportionately high rates of both #COVID19 infection as well as mortality in Black communities. This is an epidemic within the pandemic. A

Wondering what's going on with your doctors' offices and clinics? How are you supposed to see the doctor or other care provider if you're also supposed to #StayAtHome?What even is