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Had a enlightened discussion with a medic after he used the term, "virtue signaling" and I challenged him on it. It was also nice...

Had a enlightened discussion with a medic after he used the term, "virtue signaling" and I challenged him on it. It was also nice to have backup from my coworker.

The medic and I talked about the phrases' true meaning, its weaponization, and how language matters and evolves.

The energy on Twitter reminds me of when I was finding subtle ways to discuss my distaste for the company I worked for as an EMT. I used...

The energy on Twitter reminds me of when I was finding subtle ways to discuss my distaste for the company I worked for as an EMT. I used all coded words and snark.

Nothing like a "free speech" champion to limit it.

Elon Musk has doubled down on his awfulness in the past week. He's desperately trying to turn Twitter into his very own echo chamber,...

Elon Musk has doubled down on his awfulness in the past week. He's desperately trying to turn Twitter into his very own echo chamber, akin to Parler.

I'll tell you all something. I am so sick of catering to adult man children.

A real man isn't threated by treating others with respect and decency.

I've been trying to do reviews on old stuff for the medics to see if anything I'm teaching is sticking and for the repetition. ...

I've been trying to do reviews on old stuff for the medics to see if anything I'm teaching is sticking and for the repetition.

Taught a fake case where things go off the rails and the patient bites one of the medics.

I asked them what antibiotic they would treat with and I hear barks from the other side of the tent, then I see in the chat:

"Dogmentin. Augmentin."

They're having fun and learning and retaining! My heart is full.

I love my creative mind, but boy howdy does it distract me with non-productive projects.But then I remind myself that not everything I do...

I love my creative mind, but boy howdy does it distract me with non-productive projects.

But then I remind myself that not everything I do has to have a final product as long as I'm enjoying myself.

A new trans friend made me realize the only trans groups I've been a part of where ones I was leading or mentoring in. I enjoy doing...

A new trans friend made me realize the only trans groups I've been a part of where ones I was leading or mentoring in.

I enjoy doing things for the community, but I have to remember it's okay to do things just for myself as well.

I think the sweet spot for me on Twitter was 5000 followers. You get good engagement without worrying about every post attracting trolls,...

I think the sweet spot for me on Twitter was 5000 followers. You get good engagement without worrying about every post attracting trolls, bots, and transphobes.

I block a lot, and don't engage, and that has helped, but it's still not a fun place at times.

Okay, seriously though what incentives are there for Pediatricians to be stuck in 3 more years of low paying training, just to make LESS as...

Okay, seriously though what incentives are there for Pediatricians to be stuck in 3 more years of low paying training, just to make LESS as a subspecialist than they would as a General Pediatrician?

I mean for me, my passion to support trans youth will bring me more happiness than the money would, but it's overall looking bleak for some Peds subspecialities.

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When most of the lower matching fellowships are lower paying Pediatrics subspecialities it's not difficult to understand why.Altruism...

When most of the lower matching fellowships are lower paying Pediatrics subspecialities it's not difficult to understand why.

Altruism and passion for subspecialities will get matches but won't fill programs.

With half a million in debt from school many go where the money does.

Through interrogation, handwriting analysis, and finally a confession, we have identified the culprit.

Through interrogation, handwriting analysis, and finally a confession, we have identified the culprit.

Today's Aid Station excitement:Trying to solve the mystery of who wrote the joke of the day on the whiteboard in permanent marker.

Today's Aid Station excitement:

Trying to solve the mystery of who wrote the joke of the day on the whiteboard in permanent marker.

I love getting the medics engaged.Today we talked about skin infections.Me: Your mission is to figure out what antibiotic you use for human...

I love getting the medics engaged.

Today we talked about skin infections.

Me: Your mission is to figure out what antibiotic you use for human bites and find it in the med cabinet and bring it to me.

Medics: *start to ask questions*

Me: Nope. Figure it out. You have 30 minutes.

Medics: *Talk among each other, go look through the med cabinet and bring the correct antibiotic back within five minutes.*

Me: *Will never get over my pride in them all.*

There are two types of medics.

There are two types of medics.

We all have something we're scared of. Not a single one of us is truly fearless, but then you have to decide what you let scare you and...

We all have something we're scared of. Not a single one of us is truly fearless, but then you have to decide what you let scare you and are those fears worth sacrificing a life and people you may love?

I got called "fearless" today by a friend. Which is so very wrong. I am terrified of so many little things that others would...

I got called "fearless" today by a friend. Which is so very wrong. I am terrified of so many little things that others would easily brush aside. But I think they meant the things that don't scare me, scare others.

I'm not afraid to speak my mind about certain topics. I'm not afraid to stand up for others. I'm not afraid to put others before myself. I'm not afraid of the life I've made or my future. I'm not afraid to be myself.

I'm watching one of my medics teach another medic how to use a glucometer after me showing him and having him do one last week, and...

I'm watching one of my medics teach another medic how to use a glucometer after me showing him and having him do one last week, and I'M SO PROUD.

"Free" speech isn't free for those who get killed or harmed by it.

"Free" speech isn't free for those who get killed or harmed by it.

Nothing like being a grown ass adult unable to go out because the young folk don't know how to behave themselves and the Army loves mass...

Nothing like being a grown ass adult unable to go out because the young folk don't know how to behave themselves and the Army loves mass punishment.

So my goal is to go back home to Louisville, KY for Peds Endo fellowship in 2025 after my Army service obligation is up. But I worry...

So my goal is to go back home to Louisville, KY for Peds Endo fellowship in 2025 after my Army service obligation is up.

But I worry because I don't know if I'll be able to practice gender affirming care for adolescents in Kentucky then.

Why is it so difficult to be able to be with your people AND be able to have the job and training you want?