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Strategic comms, NJ expat, urbanite, @FordSchool MPP. Music, culture (some high, most low), biking, data, healthcare, politics, recapturing skate punk youth.

 Washington, DC
Joined October 2010
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells Politico “we believe that the world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this technology and people having the agency.” subscriber.politicopro.com/a…

POLITICO Pro: Sam Altman to Decoded: ‘The world should accept some bad things happening’ for the...

The OpenAI CEO sought to distinguish his policy stance from rival developer Anthropic.

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What you need to now about the current #COVID surge. New from @AAMCtoday. aamc.org/news/what-you-need-…

What you need to know about the 2026 COVID late-summer surge | AAMC

COVID-19 is spreading, but population immunity and new treatments have resulted in far fewer hospitalizations and deaths.

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10 questions to ask your doctor about #peptides. New from @AAMCtoday. aamc.org/news/10-questions-a…

10 questions to ask your doctor about peptides | AAMC

Touted by athletes, celebrities, and wellness influencers, peptides have exploded in popularity. But what do we really know about their safety and efficacy?

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.@AAMCtoday statement on DHS eliminating the "duration of status" policy for international students, medical residents, and scholars. aamc.org/news/press-releases…

AAMC Statement on Duration of Status Final Rule | AAMC

The AAMC issued a statement on the DHS final rule replacing the current Duration of Status policy with a fixed-term period of stay for learners and researchers.

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Go New Jersey @NJGov! (Of course I got it right)
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Getting into medical school is incredibly competitive. Imagine trying to get into the same school as your twin. New from AAMC. aamc.org/news/multiples-medi…

Multiples in medical school | AAMC

Six sets of twins graduating in 2026 share their experiences going through medical school together.

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Health worker shortage will worsen with federal loan limit, 25 states say in suit

The lawsuit comes after the Education Department finalized rules that reduce the amount of money graduate students can borrow from the federal government.

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Destigmatizing mental health for medical students. New from @AAMCtoday. aamc.org/news/destigmatizing… #mentalhealth

Destigmatizing mental health care for medical students | AAMC

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated high rates of depression and anxiety in medical students. Medical schools are expanding mental health services to help.

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"Flipping" the medical school classroom. New from @AAMCtoday. #meded aamc.org/news/flipping-medic…

Flipping the medical school classroom | AAMC

Some medical schools are adopting a flipped classroom method, swapping class lectures for active learning.

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When was the last time all 4 schools in the #finalfour were flagship state universities?
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4 medical breakthroughs that are transforming patient care. New from @AAMCtoday. aamc.org/news/4-medical-brea…

4 medical breakthroughs that are transforming patient care | AAMC

From minimally invasive heart bypass surgery to personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy, these medical firsts are improving and saving patients’ lives.

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#GLP-1 pills for weight loss are here. How will they change obesity care? New from @AAMCtoday. aamc.org/news/glp-1-pills-we…

GLP-1 pills for weight loss are here. How will they change obesity care? | AAMC

Clinicians share their hopes and concerns about how the newly approved pills will influence the future of weight-loss treatment.

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.@BIG100Radio is playing John Mellencamp obviously in tribute to @IUBloomington’s national championship win last night!
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Medical schools focus on prevention as well as treatment of disease. New from @AAMCtoday. #lifestylemedicine aamc.org/news/medical-school…

Medical schools focus on prevention as well as treatment of disease | AAMC

From teaching kitchens to curriculum makeovers, more medical schools are making preventive and lifestyle medicine a training priority.

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News from @AAMCtoday (full disclosure: I wrote it). aamc.org/news/press-releases…

Medical School Enrollment Reaches 100,000 Students for the First Time | AAMC

The AAMC released the 2025-26 medical school applicant and enrollment data.

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Are #GLP-1s safe for older adults? New from @AAMCtoday. aamc.org/news/are-glp-1-weig…

Are GLP-1 weight-loss drugs safe for older adults? | AAMC

These blockbuster medications have been associated with a range of health benefits, but a lack of data about how the drugs impact adults age 65 and up has clini

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The architect of the ⁦@fordschool⁩’s Weill Hall has passed away. washingtonpost.com/obituarie…

Robert A.M. Stern, renowned architect and educator, dies at 86

His traditionally styled buildings shaped the Manhattan skyline and conferred gravitas on individuals and institutions, including Georgetown University.

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Think you’re too old for medical school? Think again. New from @AAMCtoday. aamc.org/news/think-you-re-t…

Think you’re too old for medical school? Think again | AAMC

Not everyone enters medical school right after college. Here, students over the age of 30 share the benefits and challenges of being older than their peers.

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axios.com/2025/10/30/visa-fe…

$100K visa fee could worsen rural doctor shortage: Study

The Trump administration's fee for new H-1B visa applicants threatens to suck resources from poorer parts of the U.S.

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axios.com/2025/10/26/phd-uni…

The pipeline for Ph.D.s out of U.S. universities is shrinking

America graduates more Ph.D.s than any other country. They go on to invent things, cure diseases and win Nobel Prizes. But admission slots are disappearing.

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