Jefferson Proaño, MD (@eljefe_md) 's Twitter Profile
Jefferson Proaño, MD

@eljefe_md

PGY-2 @UTMBSurgery /postdoc @MGHSurgery / MD @FacMedicinaUNAM 🇲🇽 / aspiring surgeon scientist interested in surgical outcomes/ My opinions are mine

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I can’t believe 25% of intern year is done !! Including back to back Trauma/ACS and Night Float (covering Gen surg, Pediatric surg and Trauma/ACS) rotations!! It has been an incredible learning experience full of personal growth!

I can’t believe 25% of intern year is done !! Including back to back Trauma/ACS and Night Float (covering Gen surg, Pediatric surg and Trauma/ACS) rotations!! It has been an incredible learning experience full of personal growth!
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Today we celebrate #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay, 6% is not enough! We need more latinx physicians to provide the appropriate care for this growing population!

Nijmeh Alsaadi, MD (@nijmehalsaadi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dr. Paula Ferrada MD FACS FCCM MAMSE “when you hire an IMG, you hire someone who is brave, resilient, and flexible. You hire excellent clinicians who are willing to move to another country to follow their dreams and they won’t give up until they do.” #ACS2023 American College of Surgeons #IMGS #nonUSIMGs #FMGs

Dr. <a href="/pferrada1/">Paula Ferrada MD FACS FCCM MAMSE</a> “when you hire an IMG, you hire someone who is brave, resilient,  and flexible. You hire excellent clinicians who are willing to move to another country to follow their dreams and they won’t give up until they do.” #ACS2023 <a href="/AmCollSurgeons/">American College of Surgeons</a> #IMGS #nonUSIMGs #FMGs
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#FORTE is truly a game changing research effort that is not easy to maintain. It was amazing to be part of such a fantastic team and contribute a little to this great endeavor that benefits trauma patients everywhere. Congratulations!!

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Every single one of the people in this photo are superstars. Hardworking, dedicated, and exceptional people. That seems to be the typical case when a program recruits an IMG.

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Having a very tough night as an intern with 34 consults (including 28 traumas) you realize the importance of a great team. From your superstar uppers and attendings, to ER nurses and techs coming together. That is the soul that drives healthcare.

Motaz Qadan, MD, PhD (@motazqadan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For IMG dreamers out there looking to be inspired, the 3 leaders of the historic xenotransplanted kidney press release below are all IMGs. Never give up on your dreams no matter how far they may seem. Impossible is nothing

For IMG dreamers out there looking to be inspired, the 3 leaders of the historic xenotransplanted kidney press release below are all IMGs. Never give up on your dreams no matter how far they may seem. Impossible is nothing
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A similar problem occurs with IMGs seeking advanced medical training. God forbid one has a family emergency in one’s home country.

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Likely unpopular opinion, but medstudents in the US should spend at least 2 weeks shadowing nurses to learn their tasks. There are people and logistics behind every order.

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Thank you for carrying the torch for this project Ikem Nzenwa ! One more great contribution to geriatric EGS from Mass General Surgery, highlighting where the care gaps are for this already vulnerable patient population!

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All the best to the new surgery interns starting out! Especially the IMGs starting residency in the US. There will be a long adaptation phase, (language, pace, EMR, etc) it will be very hard, but you got this! You’ve come this far, just keep pushing forward!

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Congratulations Dr. Hwabejire. A fantastic and supportive mentor, and a great example for IMGs chasing the dream of surgical training. Well deserved!