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MayDay (she/her)

@killercalves

Starry eyed doctor with a passion for rural healthcare and Emergency Medicine 🇿🇦 she/her 🏳️‍🌈 Intersectional feminist. One Health.

 Johannesburg, South Africa
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Joined February 2013
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I got vaccinated today! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦#Covid19vaccine #johnsonandjohnson
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Friends, never thought I’d say this, but maybe my new workplace is healing me 😭 constantly emotional on drives home from work, sometimes because it’s been a tough shift with losses, sometimes because there’s just so much love in this place - for our patients and for each other.
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Students & junior docs get to experience kind, caring seniors and the grace & safety for our human-ness. Plus! Still working with students & interns means I’m still advocating for a rural comserve to every 2nd year intern PRN at application time 😂
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It’s been a vv difficult few weeks, for ++ reasons. This morning on my way home, the sun was shining, and I saw 3 little girls laughing and playing in their now flooded backyard, but their pure joy sparked a small joy in me. I hope this image sparks a small joy in you too ☀️
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Goo Goo Dolls (@googoodolls) profile pictureGoo Goo Dolls
@googoodolls23 Sep 2023
25 years  Dizzy Up the Girl  1. "Dizzy"  2. "Slide"  3. "Broadway"  4. "January Friend"  5. "Black Balloon"  6. "Bullet Proof"  7. "Amigone"  8. "All Eyes on Me"  9. "Full Forever"  10. "Acoustic #3"  11. "Iris"  12. "Extra Pale"  13. "Hate This Place"
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I’m honestly so impressed by int med and the diagnoses they make because infectious diseases and tropical medicine humbles me again and again 🔥 at least now I know what leptospirosis looks like 😅
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Today, I finished my last inpatient shift of internal medicine residency. Here is a short thread of some of the most important lessons I have learned over the last few years: #MedTwitter
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Why is it so expensive to service a car? I don’t understand 😭
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I really thought this was a new ice cream and got so excited.
Girl Talk RSA (@GirlTalkZA) profile pictureGirl Talk RSA@GirlTalkZA7 Jun 2023
I need y’all to try this girl. It’s affordable and smells amazing
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#EMpret@EMPret_12 Jun 2023
Dear community members, we encourage you to pop in tomorrow at Hatifeld Plaza opposite the clicks for a fun learning experience... and who knows... maybe you save a life?! #CPRAwarenessWeek #EMpretSBAHoutreach
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Neville@docvlok1 Jun 2023
Happy to share the findings of my master’s study with the world. A 12-month retrospective descriptive analysis of a single helicopter e... sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Finally back home with my little rascals! I’m so grateful for a grace filled end of month weekend of (very cold) nights. Hello sunshine, my old friend🌞 💛
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Last night Peter suggested that I wear track pants to work because I was so cold. Told him it’s unprofessional but wore them anyway. Never have I been so warm *and* comfy at work. Mid shift I started wondering where I bought these and where I can buy more. What have I done?!
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Today’s major incident exercise at Koeberg. It was really interesting to see how the forensic team works. They are very meticulous about capturing every detail and piece of evidence on these scenes. (They are also very strong +++) #DisasterMedicine
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Yesterday was a heavy day of forensic lectures. I have a deep respect for pre-hospital/ first responders and forensic teams. The things they see are unimaginable. #DisasterMedicine
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When, how, and why did you disclose (or not) a disability in medical training? The #DocsWithDisabilities Podcast is working on a new DISCLOSURE Series, and we want to hear from you! Learn more & get involved: bit.ly/DocswithDisabilities_… #MedEd #AccessInMedicine #DWDI_DISCLOSURE
Deep blue, gold, white, and blue-gray square infographic Top panel says “Call For Stories” and includes the logo for the Docs with Disabilities Podcast Disclosure Series (a microphone in a circle) Centered in the middle, text reads: “A multi-episode project exploring disability disclosure experiences among health professionals and students.” Bottom panel reads, “Learn more & share your story,”, and include the link bit.ly/DocsWithDisabilities_Podcast_Disclosure, #DocsWithDisabilities, docswithdisabilities.org, and a QR code.

ALT Deep blue, gold, white, and blue-gray square infographic Top panel says “Call For Stories” and includes the logo for the Docs with Disabilities Podcast Disclosure Series (a microphone in a circle) Centered in the middle, text reads: “A multi-episode project exploring disability disclosure experiences among health professionals and students.” Bottom panel reads, “Learn more & share your story,”, and include the link bit.ly/DocsWithDisabilities_Podcast_Disclosure, #DocsWithDisabilities, docswithdisabilities.org, and a QR code.

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Christian Ntizimira
@ntizimira10 May 2023
Hook - Palliative care is not about giving up on life. It's about living life to the fullest until the very end. Let's break down some common misconceptions about palliative care. 🧵👇 1/ Misconception: Palliative care is only for the dying. Reality: Regardless of life expectancy, palliative care can help anyone with a serious illness. It focuses on improving quality of life, managing symptoms, and providing emotional support. 2/ Misconception: Palliative care means stopping all other treatments. Reality: Palliative care can be given alongside curative treatments. It's about providing holistic care that addresses all aspects of a patient's well-being, including physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. 3/ Misconception: Palliative care is only for the elderly. Reality: Palliative care is for anyone with a serious illness, regardless of age. It can be helpful for young adults, children, and anyone facing a life-limiting illness. 4/ Misconception: Palliative care is depressing. Reality: Palliative care can actually improve a patient's mood and overall well-being. It provides support and comfort during difficult times and helps patients live life as fully as possible. Let's spread the word about the importance of palliative care and bust these myths. 💪
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Is #POCUS a waste of time? I thought I’d convert my recent talk at #accs2023 @CC_Symposium into a Twitter thread. #foamed #FOAMcc
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MISSING PERSON Syed Bakang Ali Taqvi 25 YEARS OLD | 1,8 M TALL Last seen by his colleagues on 19 April 2023 at Northdale Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, KZN wearing brown pants and a black checkered shirt. SAPS MOUNTAIN RISE 033 387 9600 DAWN 074 712 5855 SHAM 067 280 5442
SYED BAKANG ALI TAQVI, 25 MISSING LAST SEEN: 19 APRIL 2023, NORTHDALE HOSPITAL CIRC. NO. 2134/04/2023 CLOTHING: BROWN PANTS AND BLACK CHECKERED SHIRT DESCRIPTION: 1, 8M TALL CIRCUMSTANCES: SYED WAS LAST SEEN BY HIS COLLEAGUES IN THE VICINITY OF NORTHDALE HOSPITAL. HE LEFT BY PRIVATE TRANSPORT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS URGED TO CONTACT SAPS MOUNTAIN RISE ON 033 387 9600 OR ANY OF THE NUMBERS LISTED BELOW. PLEASE CALL OR WHATSAPP DAWN: 074 712 5855 SHAM: 067 280 5442

ALT SYED BAKANG ALI TAQVI, 25 MISSING LAST SEEN: 19 APRIL 2023, NORTHDALE HOSPITAL CIRC. NO. 2134/04/2023 CLOTHING: BROWN PANTS AND BLACK CHECKERED SHIRT DESCRIPTION: 1, 8M TALL CIRCUMSTANCES: SYED WAS LAST SEEN BY HIS COLLEAGUES IN THE VICINITY OF NORTHDALE HOSPITAL. HE LEFT BY PRIVATE TRANSPORT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS URGED TO CONTACT SAPS MOUNTAIN RISE ON 033 387 9600 OR ANY OF THE NUMBERS LISTED BELOW. PLEASE CALL OR WHATSAPP DAWN: 074 712 5855 SHAM: 067 280 5442

Syed Bakang Ali Taqvi portrait picture. Syed has black hair and brown eyes. He has dimples on both cheeks and no visible scars or tattoos. He is pictured wearing tortoise shell spectacles. He has a short moustache and a short beard.

ALT Syed Bakang Ali Taqvi portrait picture. Syed has black hair and brown eyes. He has dimples on both cheeks and no visible scars or tattoos. He is pictured wearing tortoise shell spectacles. He has a short moustache and a short beard.

MISSING PERSON 2 images of Syed Bakang Ali Taqvi to show his height and his facial features and spectacles. SYED BAKANG ALI TAQVI 25 YEARS OLD | 1,8 M TALL Last seen 19 April 2023 at Northdale Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, KZN wearing brown pants and a black checkered shirt For any information that can help us to find him, Please call: 0837098876 0832076447

ALT MISSING PERSON 2 images of Syed Bakang Ali Taqvi to show his height and his facial features and spectacles. SYED BAKANG ALI TAQVI 25 YEARS OLD | 1,8 M TALL Last seen 19 April 2023 at Northdale Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, KZN wearing brown pants and a black checkered shirt For any information that can help us to find him, Please call: 0837098876 0832076447

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