Department of Surgery at @WeillCornell | We are a leader in personalized and quality patient care, investigative research and surgical education.
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What an impressive group of excellence in #surgery! All smiles this morning at the #SBAS2019 meeting at @WeillCornell @societyofsbas #DiversityandInclusion #Leaders #FutureofSurgery #Surgtweeting
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Join us in congratulating the new @WeillCornell surgical intern class! We are excited to have matched an extraordinary team of young talent and leaders to join the #WCMSurgery family!
#WCMMatchDay #MatchDay2022 #Match2022
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Join us in congratulating the new @WeillCornell surgical intern class! We are excited to have matched an extraordinary team of young talent and leaders to join the #WCMSurgery family! #WCMMatchDay #MatchDay2024 #Match2024
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Happy Holidays from Dr. James Gallagher our Burn Surgeon, Santa Claus and the @FDNY!! @WeillCornell @nyphospital
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jordan Stern to the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at @weillcornell @nyphospital.
To learn more about Dr. Stern, visit weillcornell.org/jordan-r-st…
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Today is #ThankaResidentDay and @WCMSurgery wants to thank all of our residents for their dedication to patient care at @WeillCornell @nyphospital and their commitment to advancing the field of Surgery. We are fortunate to have you!
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Good morning! Anne Worth (@WorthAnne) starts the day on her Thoracic Surgery rotation at MSK with signout, morning rounds, then esophageal cancer tumor board!
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"Join us in celebrating Dr. Romero Arenas! Assistant Attending Surgeon at NYPMH & Assistant Professor of Surgery at WCM. Appointed as the first President of the Latino Surgical Society "
weillcornell.org/minerva-are… @minervies @latinosurgery @nym_hospital @weillcornell @WCMSurgery
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Our Chairman @FMichelassiMD, kicking off #SBAS2019 with the history of @WeillCornell! More exciting presentations to come for this morning local program @societyofBAS
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Today the yellow team (endocrine/general service) is operating between DHK - our ambulatory outpatient surgery center - and the main hospital. We’ve got lap inguinal hernias, lipoma excisions, as well as a thyroid lobe and a parathyroidectomy on the docket
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Chief Spotlight: @CMcIntyreMD is a pusher. #QualityImprovement commander and admin chief - Caitlin is EVERYONE’s #rolemodel. But no matter what we tell her, she’s ALWAYS messin’ with the pancreas! Best part? we get to keep you as our #surgonc fellow next year @sloan_kettering
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It is our pleasure to present to you A History of the Department of Surgery and accomplishments during the period 1898 to 2018, in occasion of the 120th Anniversary of our department! Enjoy the e-book here: surgery.weill.cornell.edu/12…
@WeillCornell @nyphospital @FMichelassiMD
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Last night was Dr. Afaneh’s highly anticipated emergent cricothyrotomy sim session! We had fantastic models thanks to Dr. Rosenberg and learned about managing challenging airways from Dr. Samuels of @WCMAnesthesia. Thanks to all for a great evening!
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Our Surgery Pipeline Program is accepting applications! This virtual program exposes students to life as a surgeon and tips for applying to medical school. Link to apply: rb.gy/ryevr1
@FMichelassiMD @LANewmanMD @minervies @WCMDiversityCtr @SNMA_MAPS @AmCollSurgeons
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Our Surgery Pipeline Program is accepting applications! This virtual program exposes students to life as a surgeon and tips for applying to medical school. Link to apply: bit.ly/3NeVBrF
@LANewmanMD @minervies @DrBeaMD
@WCMDiversityCtr @SNMA_MAPS
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Chief spotlight: Our #wcw goes out to @KndllLawrence. She may be academic admin chief but this #womansurgeon has both brains and brawn! As they say…superheroes don’t always wear capes, but they DO wear size 5.5 gloves! We’ll miss you next year #CTfellowship @pennsurgery
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Our incredible Women in Surgery group hosts yearly events and provides networking and mentorship opportunities for our surgical residents! @heatheryeomd @LANewmanMD @Kellygarrett44 @lealow0412 @D_JafariMD @ZimHockeyMom @rache_simmons
surgery.weill.cornell.edu/wo…
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Check out the Big Apple Lindy Hoppers performing to the beautiful music of the George Gee Swing Orchestra at the SBAS reception!! Happening now in Peterson Hall!! @societyofBAS
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Chief spotlight: @JeremyLeonardMD future #CTsurgeon @CUDeptSurg and all-around heart-stealer. Jeremy has been dubbed the residency #dad. If he’s not doing an ED thoraco @jamaicahospital, Jeremy can be found with the double-stroller making his laps around the #UES. We love you Jer
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay today and every day as we celebrate all the incredible female surgeons and scientists of the @WeillCornell and @nyphospital Department of Surgery. #WomenInSTEM #FlashbackFriday
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Surprise! The WCM Surgery family is expanding. Congrats to Matt Skovgard (PGY4) and his wife Tess. They are welcoming a baby girl this year. #surgery #family #residencylife
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With the leadership of Dr. Michelassi, Dr. Newman, and Solange Bayard PGY-4 the Anti-Racism Committee's surgery outreach programs are thriving! Last week faculty, residents, and students gathered for a networking reception. @LANewmanMD @FMichelassiMD @lealow0412 @JakeConnollyMD
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For the final day of the @wcmsurgery #takeover, you will be following me @alison_kearns for a #DayInTheLife of a real LIVE intern #MedStudentTwitter #GenSurgMatch2021
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Nicole Goulet to the Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Burns, Acute and Critical Care at @weillcornell @nyphospital. To learn more about Dr. Goulet, visit weillcornell.org/nicole-goul…
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The Department of Surgery @WeillCornell is so excited to welcome our new residents to the #WCMSurgery family! We look forward to meeting and working with you! #MatchDay2019 #Match2019 #SurgMatch
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Our general surgery residents are hosting a discussion about resident life at Cornell and Q&A on September 28th at 7pm EST via Instagram Live and Zoom for applicants. Hope to see you there!
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Congratulations to our Fall 2023 Department of Surgery Teaching All Stars! This award goes to surgical residents and attending surgeons who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to teaching.
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Chief Spotlight: @juprasertMD is headed to @UCSFSurgery for MIS! Jack shared, "Cornell provided me exposure to MIS for bariatric, benign & malignant foregut surgery that has prepared me well." Jack worked with @heatheryeomd studying opioid use postop. #PGY5 #MedTwitter #Match2022
ALT Jack and his wife Kate
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Spotlight: @Mliu_MD is our Admin Chief and her fave part of Cornell is her “talented and passionate co-residents and attendings who push her to be better.” Marion is heading to @sloan_kettering next year! Here she is with Dr. Chan at @JamaicaHospital on her birthday. #MedTwitter
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Hearty congratulations to our Chief of Endocrine Surgery and #WCMSurgery Vice-Chair of Education, Dr. Thomas J. Fahey III, the President-Elect of
@TheAAES!!
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A hearty congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Abelson and Dr. Neel Chudgar, the new chiefs for the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Surgery 2018-2019 academic year!
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that #Coloncancer is one of only 2 cancers that can actually be prevented through regular screening tests? Get tested today! Visit us at surgery.weill.cornell.edu/su… #awareness #prevention
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SPOTTED: Dr. Lisa Newman & our breast center team at Queens First Presbyterian Church educating 100+ women about breast health and providing free screenings. Early detection saves lives! Schedule your mammography today at @WeillCornell @nyphospital here: weillcornell.org/breastcente…
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First stop: SAIL, our simulation center, located conveniently in the hospital and open to residents 24/7. Here PGY4 @obeid_lama walks PGY2 @AbhinayTumati through a kidney transplant. #WelcometoCornell #Surgery
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Congratulations to @WCMSurgery Resident Dr. Brandon Guenthart on his match! He is headed to @StanfordSurgery for his fellowship in Thoracic Surgery! We are very proud of you!
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#Coloncancer is preventable. Dr. Hunt and our entire Colorectal Surgery team @WeillCornell and @nyphospital encourage you to schedule your screening today! More about Dr. Hunt here: weillcornell.org/dhunt #coloncancerawareness #colorectalcancer #Colorectalsurgery
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Congratulations to all of our graduating chief residents and the award winners who received recognition for their tremendous efforts at the 2022 Annual #WCMSurgery award presentations! We celebrate each of our general surgery program graduates on the next steps in their careers🎉
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Chief spotlight: @johnstratigis is this year’s Simulation admin chief. Currently in the running for best attending impressions with @TUllmannMD (a perennial favorite at our #ChiefRoast). Johnny is headed to CHOP (@ChildrensPhila) next year for #pediatricsurgery. 1/
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Choose a program where your co-residents buy you a McFlurry to help make the night shift a little sweeter. @EvanLutton @a_mudreac @aturpin12
#eatwhenyoucan #MedTwitter #GenSurgMatch2022
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Join us in congratulating the new @WeillCornell
@MSKCancerCenter CRS fellows! We are excited to have them join the #WCMSurgery #MSKSurgery family! #CRSFellowshipMatchDay #CRSMatchDay2023 #Match2023
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#FunFactFriday Did you know that in 2018 the #Kidney Transplant program at @WeillCornell had the largest volume in the history of the program? Learn more about the @CornellKidney program here: weillcornelltransplant.org #kidneytransplant #livingdonor #donatelife
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Although we were sad to see #NYCPride cancelled this year, we can’t wait to come back stronger than ever next summer. Below are some residents with the NYP float/ambulance at the 2019 march! @VAvesonMD @DStefanovaMD #lgbtqsurgeons #lgbtqallies
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Our Chairman of Surgery, Dr. Fabrizio Michelassi and AWS President Amalia Cochran! @WomenSurgeons
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Lissa and Shaikha presented at the AATS 103rd Annual Meeting last year in LA! Lissa with working with @JonesDavid2013 at MSK doing basic science work related to lung cancer metastasis while Shaikha is working with @AltorkiNasser on clinical thoracic surgery projects.
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Catch @TeaganEMarshall, @AbhinayTumati, and Ben Greenspun's podium presentations in Dallas for AAES 2024! Also look out for former president and PD @tjf3endosurg. Learn more about our endocrine lab here: fahey-zarnegar-lab.weill.cor….
@RasaZarnegarMD
@FinnertyMD
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The WCM Surgery Resident Takeover will start on Monday! Here's a sneak peek: Our Residents on call at Jamaica Hospital were treated to a Thanksgiving Feast! Jamaica is one of three hospitals where we rotate and provides us with great Trauma/ACS experience!
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Welcome to Dr. Christopher Agrusa, joining the faculty of the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery as Assistant Attending Surgeon & Assistant Professor of Surgery! @WeillCornell @nyphospital @NYCVascular
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Let’s take a peek inside Zac’s studio apartment in Coleman Tower, our newest housing option. #LifeatCornell #NYC
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Interns usually get sign out from the night team around 5-6am. After reviewing patient charts, the team (med students, interns, mid level, and the chief resident) heads upstairs for AM rounds. Look at this view! #MedTwitter #GenSurgMatch2022
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🚨Resident Announcement🚨
Our surgery residents will be doing a Twitter Takeover next week to showcase their lives at Cornell and in New York City! Each of our chiefs will also be featured in a daily Spotlight 😎 Stay tuned!
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The @WeillCornell Department of Surgery invites medical students to a Virtual Meet & Greet & Info Session. Meet and chat with Residents and Program Leadership to learn more about our Surgical Residency Program on Thursday, September 17th | 7:00 – 8:00 pm EST!
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Meet our new residents! #MatchDay2020 We are excited to have matched an extraordinary team of young talent and leaders! We are thrilled to welcome you to the @WeillCornell and #WCMSurgery family!
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Welcome to the #takeover! This week we will highlight various aspects of our General Surgery program. From where we live to the hospitals we work at, every part of resident life is included. Join us to see what training is like in #NYC. #WelcometoCornell #GenSurgMatch2022
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Hopefully you love #NYC just as much as we do. Tomorrow, the interns are taking over!! @a_mudreac will show you what life is like as a NYP/WCM intern.
#MedTwitter #NYP #Match2022 #GenSurgMatch2022
pc: @TeaganEMarshall
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Congratulations to the Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery Chief of Breast Surgery on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine!
Click here to read more: news.weill.cornell.edu/news/…
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Happy Clinical Trials Day! Today, we extend our sincerest appreciation to the investigators, students, and staff of @WCMSurgery for their exceptional dedication to ensuring the smooth operation of our clinical trials. @WeillCornell @D_JafariMD @WCMNYPJCTO #ClinicalTrialsDay2024
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Happy Match Day! Congratulations to everyone receiving their residency assignments today! We are very excited to meet the next generation of @WeillCornell surgical residents and welcome you to the surgical family! #MatchDay2018
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“Many people are in desperate need of a liver transplant. We’re very excited to broaden our program to save more lives,” said Dr. Benjamin Samstein, Surgical Director of the Living Donor Liver Transplant Program @WeillCornell @nyphospital @LiveOnNewYork liveonny.org/share-the-love/
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Cases start at 7:30am. Getting surgery interns to the OR and involved in cases is a priority at Cornell! Here’s intern @joelle_caitlin in a TEF case with PGY4 @obeid_lama #loupes
#MedTwitter #Match2022
#GenSurgMatch2022
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I hope you’ve enjoyed following me for the day! It's not always this glamorous. I mean it IS #internyear after all. But ask for help, surround yourself with the best coresidents and you'll do great! Coming back to my room at night I'm reminded of what's important.
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We are already dreaming about the next @SocietyofBAS meeting! Residents and students had an amazing weekend with our chair, @FMichelassiMD in Philadelphia. We can’t wait for SBAS 2023 with @UMichSurgery . @JohnsonJoshMD
@LANewmanMD #SBASJeffSurg2022
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We hope you’ve enjoyed following the interns around for the day! Intern year can be tough, but working with amazing co-residents everyday while living in #NYC makes intern year gratifying and fun. At Cornell, our interns are thriving! #Match2022 #GenSurgMatch2022 #MedTwitter
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Later in the afternoon, we go to SAIL. Incredible sims are put together on a weekly basis and are designed to help residents practice skills relevant to their current service. @dan_grin on the VATS sim with chief @mattwingoMD and PGY-2 @alison_kearns #MedTwitter #GenSurgMatch2022
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1/3 One of the most common questions applicants ask- where do you all live? Most of us are in hospital housing (@ discounted rate & not required), which is comprised of three main towers as well as some area walkups, all within short walking distance to the hospital 🌆
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Surgical residents who identify as an Underrepresented in Medicine- we want to hear from you! We are conducting research focus groups to learn about factors contributing to your success/challenges you face. Gift card for your time.
Find out more: redcap.link/URMSurvey
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The Fahey Zarnegar Lab has been busy! Recent publications examine the impact of insurance status on thyroid cancer care. The Lab also has a robust basic science focus. @tjf3endosurg @RasaZarnegarMD @FinnertyMD @CaitlinEgan18 @JLimbergMD
@JessicaThiesme1 @BeninatoToni
#Match2022
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Welcome to the 2024 Resident takeover! Today we’ll give an overview of our program and the rest of the week will feature living in NYC, a day in the life of an intern, resident research, and more! Join us to see what training is like in #NYC! #WelcometoCornell #GenSurgMatch2024
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Chief Spotlight 🔦: @PDolan_MD is our resident robotmaster 🤖, and I’m not talking about his #dancingskills. If he’s not pounding the pavement of #NYC, he’s running to fight cancer with @heatheryeomd and intern @TeaganEMarshall. Have fun @MSHSSurgery #misfellowship next year!
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For applicants interested in our General Surgery Residency Program: Our residents are hosting an Instagram Live Q&A Session on Wednesday, 9/27 at 7pm. They're happy to answer any questions about the program, life at Cornell, NYC, and more! #GeneralSurgery #Match2024
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Congratulations to @WCMSurgery Resident Dr. Marc Vimolratana who matched @WeillCornell for his fellowship in Thoracic Surgery! Wishing you continued success!
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Thank you to our WCM 2017 Surgery Residents and Surgery Honorees for joining us at the 48th Annual Benjamin S. Park Jr. M.D. banquet!
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Want to get away from the chaos of the city? Outdoor activities are never far away. From Park days to hiking Storm King or a quick trip to Beacon, there is something for everyone! @EvanLutton @YeonJooLeeMD #NYC #GenSurgMatch2022 #match2022
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Join us in congratulating Sara Mathew on being named one of @BeckersHR Emerging leaders: provider organization leaders under 40" list for 2023."
@WeillCornell
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bit.ly/3Tvxmt3
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Excited for our team to have been selected to participate in the 2023 Surgical Jeopardy Competition @AmCollSurgeons! Drs. Cara Berkowitz and @a_mudreac will be representing the Cornell Surgery Residency in Boston. Best of luck! #ACSCC23
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In this analysis in @JAMASurgery, @juprasertMD @alexpeters @obeid_lama @KatherineGrayMD @maureenmooremd with @heatheryeomd highlight lessons learned during the height of the #COVID19 pandemic from a unique #NYC perspective tinyurl.com/yyrvqnl7
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Congratulations to Dr. Shuibing Chen for receiving the ISSCR Dr. Susan Lim Award for Outstanding Young Investigator from the International Society for Stem Cell Research for her innovative chemical approaches! @WeillCornell #ISSCR2018
Full article: news.weill.cornell.edu/news/…
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Our days usually start between 5-6:00am. My commute is a 6min walk (shorter if I take the tunnels connecting my apt to the hospital!) After getting handoff from the night team, I organize the #Medstudents, round with the team, and check-in the first case before 7:30am start
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great evening at the 49th Annual Benjamin S. Park, Jr., MD 2018 Banquet! Wonderful to have had Dr. LD Britt as this year's guest lecturer! See full album here: flic.kr/s/aHsm97zo1C
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Day 4 of the #takeover is focused on research during residency. At #Cornell residents typically take 2 years of research time after PGY 2 or PGY 3. Let’s take a look at their work. #GenSurgMatch2022 #MedTwitter #research
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Another hearty congratulations to our 2018 graduating #Surgery Chief Residents! We wish you all the best on your continued paths of success. Please enjoy the photos from the evening here: flic.kr/s/aHsmmSYoGq @Flickr
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Which is better for surgical residents: research after PGY2 or PGY3? Check out this recent paper by Egan et al. @CaitlinEgan18 @JohnStratigis
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Yellow Surgery spent their dedicated simulation time performing a thyroidectomy! 3D printed models were used for thyroid dissection practice. Led by chief @DStefanovaMD and PGY3 Genevieve.
@tjf3endosurg @RasaZarnegarMD @FinnertyMD
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As surgical residents we are committed to fight for equality within our healthcare system #whitecoats4blacklives
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@WCMSurgery Resident Dr. Saurabh Saluja is headed to @YaleSurgery for his fellowship in Pediatric Surgery! Congratulations! We are very proud of you! @ssalujaMD
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Getting ready for the annual International meeting: "Improving Breast Cancer Management & Outcomes" being held in Enugu, Nigeria with guest speakers Dr. Lisa Newman, @WeillCornell Chief of Breast Surgery & Dr. Melissa B. Davis (@MeliD32) Professor of Cell & Developmental Biology!
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In collaboration with @CrohnsColitisFn, Chairman of Surgery at @WeillCornell and @nyphospital, @FMichelassiMD provides his perspective on new surgical approaches to treat strictures and fibrostenotic complications. Full interview: reachmd.com/programs/crohns-…
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@CaitlinEgan18 and her pup! Definitely the most UES of all the Cornell pets. #SurgDogs #petsofcornell #GenSurgMatch2022
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Lunch time! Our phenomenal program coordinator, Jen, keeps the resident lounge stocked with coffee and snacks. We stop by the cafe and swipe our badge for free lunch or when the OR is busy we swing by the PACU for #Snackwells. #GenSurgMatch2022 #MedTwitter
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This is Genevieve and Enzo! Gen is a research resident working with @LANewmanMD and @MeliD32. She got Enzo as a puppy during her first year of research. #futurebreastsurgeon #SurgDogs #MedTwitter #GenSurgMatch2022
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An enjoyable evening was spent at the Mets game with the Trauma Attendings and WCM Surgery Residents during the Resident/Faculty Outing at Citi Field! @WCMSurgery @WCMTrauma
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Solange works with @LANewmanMD and @MeliD32 researching disparities in breast cancer care. She hopes to have a career focused on underserved populations and global surgery. Learn more here: piped.video/De1QUidM8-4
#disparities #breastcancer #MedTwitter #GenSurgMatch2022
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Melissa Davis, PhD (@MeliD32) and Lisa Newman, MD recently published in collaboration with @HenryFordNews and @ICSBCS research partners: "Investigation of TNBC risk alleles in an International African-enriched cohort" @SciReports
nature.com/articles/s41598-0…
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Choose a program where your co-residents become life long friends and are willing to trade their scrubs for black tie at your wedding. Dr. Chan even joined the celebrations! Congrats to @CaitlinEgan18, Lissa, Cara, and Panpan! #weddingseason
#WelcometoCornell #GenSurgMatch2022
ALT Lissa's Wedding
ALT Caitlin's wedding
ALT Cara's wedding
ALT Panpan's wedding
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On Gun Violence Awareness Day, @WCMSurgery trauma surgeons @WCMTrauma unite to support victims, families, and communities. We advocate for sensible gun laws and violence prevention, striving to heal wounds. @WCM @NYPHOSPITAL #EndGunViolence #GunViolenceAwareness #WearOrange
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Day 2 of the #takeover is all about living in #NYC. Choose your favorite NY anthem and join us as we give you a glimpse of life in our favorite city. #EmpireStateofMind
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