CRS Fellow @UMassChan. @UMichSurgery Gen Surg Residency Graduate. Qual Methods, QI Scientist, Patient Advocate, Aspiring Ostomy Expert.
Worcester, MA
Joined March 2017
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Speechless after watching @UMichSurgery’s inspirational Dr Lena Napolitano get vaccinated against COVID-19.
This is still far from over but this moment of joy feels like a breath of fresh air! Let’s keep moments like this coming!! #whyumichsurgery #COVID19 – at Pittsfield, MI
“We're here to witness the receipt of the first shipment of the first vaccine to prevent COVID-19… This is actually the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.” - @DrMarkSchlissel
#COVID19Vaccine
The pandemic isn't over & we need to prioritize our trainees' well-being now more than ever! Read our paper in Academic Medicine to learn how we supported our trainees in the spring and continue to do so now! (journals.lww.com/academicmed…) #MaskUp #WhyUMichSurgery #MedTwitter #MedEd
"The team mindset isn’t something that should just exist in the context of COVID." -Mike Kemp, MD. 💯
Kemp & @rivardsj discuss efforts to support trainee wellness during the #COVID19 pandemic—and beyond:
medicine.umich.edu/dept/surg…
Can’t wait to share our vision on how to optimize resident development and achievement!! #WhyUMichSurgery – at Pittsfield, MI
2⃣more days until our next Ask Us Anything webinar: Optimizing Resident Professional Development & Achievement.
Nov. 18 at 5 p.m., learn why mentorship is 🔑 to a successful residency program:
umich-health.zoom.us/webinar…
@MichaelEnglesbe @v_valbuen @rivardsj @GSandhuSurgEd
Samantha Rivard, MD retweeted
Every surgeon should read this
Complications are very real but most of us arent trained & dont have the resources to process them
M&M doesnt count
Our jobs are incredibly humbling. We must look out for each other & for ourselves. We must create a system that does this better. – at Michigan, USA
“Did we warn her enough? When we said that the risks include death, did we say it quickly and with a smile, like car salesmen? Or did we stop; did we give a moment of pause for death?”
opmed.doximity.com/articles/…
Samantha Rivard, MD retweeted
If you know me well, you know that I love a good rant. As a med student, I was encouraged to turn my rant into an essay. So thrilled that @Health_Affairs found this piece worthy of sharing 🙌🏾. This pandemic has certainly been eye-opening for providers at all levels of training.
Up first on our Stories of COVID-19 blog series: When a #COVID19 patient cannot access her #opioid use disorder medication, a medical student goes the extra mile.
@JoytotheOR of @UMichSurgery shares her story in this new blog:
bit.ly/2TrHzql
Samantha Rivard, MD retweeted
Mark your calendar for this 4 part series. Doing a deep dive into culture and academic development in surgical residency at Michigan Medicine.
medicine.umich.edu/dept/surg…
🧵👇 to register for all!
Samantha Rivard, MD retweeted
Interested in pursuing general surgery? We know it's tough right now to assess programs and we're here to help!
Learn about our recruitment process, our program and connect with us. 👇
medicine.umich.edu/dept/surg…
Samantha Rivard, MD retweeted
We love students who know they want to do surgery
We love students who know they want to pursue another specialty
But what’s super rewarding is when a student who was unsure about surgery tells you at the end of their rotation they want to be a surgeon 😁
#residencychronicles
#WhyUMichSurgery – at Pittsfield, MI
We are surgeons, researchers, and educators.
Our passion drives us, and we nurture it in others. Collaboration excites us, and our diverse backgrounds strengthen our work. Mentoring residents & students invigorates us. #WeAreUMichSurgery
Get to know us:
medicine.umich.edu/dept/surg…
Samantha Rivard, MD retweeted
Starting in one hour! @UMichSurgery
Who better to hear from about a residency program than the residents in it? That's what we thought!
Tomorrow, August 6, 8-9 p.m. EST: Your questions about general surgery residency at Michigan Medicine, answered.
Register here: umich-health.zoom.us/webinar…
Because of how family friendly our program is! My 7-person class alone now has 7 spouses and 10 children! I always felt completely supported during my pregnancy and my daughter has been spoiled by my attendings and peers! #WhyUMichSurgery @BrookeBredbeck @UMichSurgery
Samantha Rivard, MD retweeted
This was one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever had. @SidraBonner is incredibly thoughtful and if @rhowMD decides he doesn’t want to be chair one day podcasting is in his future. Thank you @AnnalsofSurgery and @BehindTheKnife
New @AnnalsofSurgery / @BehindTheKnife Journal Club Podcast featuring authors @SidraBonner and @DocWak
Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Article - journals.lww.com/annalsofsur…
Because our residents are prepared to care for the sickest CoVID pts 2/2 our excellent critical care/ICU training. PGY1-2 residents participate in a comprehensive Critical Care Summer Camp lead by the incredible Dr. Napolitano. #WhyUMichSurgery @UMichSurgery @BrookeBredbeck
Samantha Rivard, MD retweeted
🤔 You have questions about general surgery residency programs.
☑️ We have answers about ours.
Join our webinar August 6 to hear from our residents and learn more about our program.
Register here and submit your questions: umich-health.zoom.us/webinar…
#WhyUMichSurgery
Because of all the microbreweries in Michigan! We’ve made it to over 160 of the over 280 breweries in the state! What a great way to explore the mitten and all the hops it has to offer! Hit me up for recommendations! #WhyUMichSurgery @BrookeBredbeck @UMichSurgery
Because this is what my Saturday morning hike looked like! I hop in the car and within minutes I’m in one of Ann Arbor’s 163 parks. Can’t get enough of #AnnArbor‘s beauty! #PureMichigan #WhyUMichSurgery #OptOutside
Because we put aside any rivalry, big (yes, even for patients from that school down south) or small, aside to take care of our patients. The pride I feel in the care we provide our patients is unmatched.
#WhyUMichSurgery #ForeverGoBlue @UMichSurgery @BrookeBredbeck
Because I've had the honor to witness my co-residents-turned-family say "I do" to the loves of their lives! @DocWak @BrookeBredbeck @GloriaKimMD @v_valbuen @SharmaSriganesh @rhowMD @CraigBrownMD @UMichSurgery
#WhyUMichSurgery #MyWorkFamilyIsBetterThanYours #TheFamilyYouChoose
Samantha Rivard, MD retweeted
Tips for New Docs (and other lessons learned from intern year 😉)
1. When on call running shoes are a must! I’m not sure how the chiefs manage to walk so fast but running shoes will help you keep up.
Because our #WomenInSurgery game is this strong!! #WhyUMichSurgery #ILookLikeASurgeon @UMichSurgery @BBredbeck @v_valbuen @harbauc @mary_shen @ADeRooMD @JocelineVu @Emily_CBarrett @SidraBonner @spshubeck Not enough room to tag everyone!!
