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Sadly there is a lot of anti semitism in the medical world and our medical circles have narrowed. I’m really grateful for my colleagues who have strengthend their support this past year and really appreciative of my referring colleagues who have kept me busier than needed. But the greater medical world has requested an arms embargo for Israel, has made it unsafe for my colleagues to practice in NYC, and have continued to silence others around the globe. Doctors Without Borders, international Red Cross and DEI articles have betrayed us. We realized a group that once supported all women was run by a vile anti semetic physician who violated the Hippocratic oath. This is a moral issue. Democracy vs terrorism. You cannot live next to terrorism and the most vile of all types orchestrated by animals that kidnap and burn families alive and rape virgins before killing them. How can my colleagues not see the difference? If Gaza spent even 30% of its aid on education and defense it would be the most amazing place in the world. Billions have been spent supporting a small corridor. Instead it’s sole purpose is to eliminate Israel. If we had to live over the bridge from ISIS, what would we do? Gaza is less than a bridge away from Israel. Think NJ, PA. I’m so thankful for Drew Murphy and all my local colleagues who have gone over and beyond to support me. I know a year ago you didn’t fully understand the pain at our conference but you do now. However, I am really fearful for the future of medicine. The greater medical world has betrayed us. A fellow I helped tutor for boards tried to make this about the color of our skin and that’s bogus even after I shared my business plans with her. If we don’t stand up and continue to for the next generation, Jews will be isolated and silenced in the medical world. It’s already happening. Look at Penn, Temple and Drexel. We must demand more from our colleagues. AIPAC needs to support and secure sots for our Jewish colleagues and make sure the admissions offices do not discriminate against us. Any Jewish professional or anyone who cares must stand up and make sure our sect is represented in the future of medicine as the admissions have made it impossible for our male colleagues to matriculate and it’s getting harder for women. Our representation is declining in our world where it’s becoming increasingly unsafe around the globe to not have Jewish providers in every community.

The hope for sustainable cardiac arrhythmia patient's care was seen in Algiers during the international arrhythmia meeting of Algerian Heart Rhythm Society. For decades, many humanitarian missions helped manage the vulnerable populations in Africa. However, the global situation is still unacceptable. This approach is not to be encouraged at all. The right way is as follows : 1- Train young African doctors through conventional international curricula (instead of proctorship missions of few days) in teaching hospitals around the world 2- Sensitize African governments to invest in medicine 3- Encourage local medical research, targeting adapted guidelines for an EBM patient's management instead of the copy-past treatments. #arrhythmias #electrophysiology #Africa #AHRS #Algiers

🔻 More from yesterday’s event on “Integrating Conflict Medicine in Medical Education: A Necessity and a Challenge for Conflict-Affected Settings!”. A crucial discussion on the challenges and importance of preparing healthcare professionals for crisis settings. 🎥 Stay tuned for the full event video! #ConflictMedicine #MedicalEducation #GHI American University of Beirut American University of Beirut Medical Center Dr. Shadi Saleh Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta FRCS(Plast) Dr. Salah Zeineldine, MD FACP Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar Dr. Sami Azar Dr. Tom Potokar OBE Dr. Tim Goodacre Dr. Kamal Badr Dr. Mohammed HIASAT MD JBS FACS Dr. Sola Aoun Bahous World Health Organization WHO Lebanon University of Balamand University of Aden Jordanian Royal Medical Services The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Announcing the free recordings on emergency medicine The webinar series aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of Sudanese doctors and physicians based in Sudan or Egypt. A collaboration between the DAAD Kairo Akademie (DKA), and Ain Shams University Virtual Hospital. This initiative was designed to address critical areas of emergency medicine, providing participants with practical insights and the latest advancements to improve patient care. All the lectures are accessible to everyone for free at: https://lnkd.in/dMaAgkHU

One of the projects I recently engaged in revolves around #empathy in the medical field. It is a common assumption that doctors automatically possess a high level of empathy. This belief arises from their roles in curing and saving patients, which naturally leads to the expectation that doctors are always empathetic towards their patients and larger humanitarian issues. For instance, we have seen lots of doctors and healthcare providers volunteer in challenging environments, including war or conflict zones. Recently, during the ongoing genocide in Gaza, we have witnessed numerous regional and international doctors and healthcare workers from diverse nationalities volunteering to save lives. These instances reinforce the assumption that empathy is an intrinsic quality of all medical professionals. However, this assumption is not always correct and can sometimes be dangerous. Believing that all doctors inherently possess empathy can lead to dismissing the patient’s personal experiences in their healthcare journey. Moreover, this belief also affects how people perceive and trust medical professionals. Unfortunately, there are instances where doctors exhibit zero empathy towards suffering patients. For example, some doctors show indifference to a dying Palestinian child suffering from strikes, torture, forced starvation, and other atrocities. Many doctors remain ignorant to human suffering, exhibit selective solidarity, or act out of fear. This behavior is often influenced by societal and global factors such as capitalism, imperialism, and neoliberalism. There have been numerous extreme cases and reports where doctors caused significant harm—be it written, verbal, or physical—to Palestinians. For instance, some doctors have supported genocide and called for more killing, displaying a total dehumanization of others. Reports from Palestinian hostages illegally detained in Israeli prisons indicate that Israeli doctors participated in torturing them. These horrific acts represent extreme stages of a lack of empathy towards fellow human beings, especially given that doctors are supposed to cure patients, not cause harm. Showing empathy is part of human nature; however, later indoctrination can significantly affect this fundamental human connection. Therefore, empathy in health and medicine should always be questioned and actively cultivated. It should be a reflective process, not only limited to clinical care but also widely embedded in our societies. We need to support each other and address injustices, whether they happen around us or thousands of miles away. At the end of the day, we are all humans. https://lnkd.in/eeFMbBaU

👩🎓👏CONGRATULATIONS to Dr Maria Charumbira who obtained her PhD in Physiotherapy in March 2024. Her research explored the type and impact of functioning problems in adults, associated rehabilitation service needs, and practices that may strengthen primary care rehabilitation in low-resource settings. Her findings showed that patients attending primary healthcare in South Africa and Zimbabwe have a high, but unrecognized need for rehabilitation. The primary healthcare systems fall short in its ability to identify, manage and support the rehabilitation needs of people with functioning problems. Transformation in primary care rehabilitation in these countries will require an all-sector and whole-of-society approach. #PhD #graduate #physiotherapy #primarycare #rehabilitation #healthcare

Very good step to improve our knowledge and skills in ER

I asked a Chief Resident and Cardiology Fellow at Pittsburgh to share one thing he appreciates about his medical training in Ghana 🇬🇭 Albert Danso Osei MD MPH emphasized the critical thinking skills developed from training in an environment without the luxury of relying on expensive imaging/laboratory tests. For instance, instead of relying on a CT scan for every headache or abdominal pain, we are trained to deduce diagnoses through detailed patient histories and thorough physical exams. This approach instills a deep understanding of underlying medical conditions and enhances diagnostic accuracy. When transitioning to healthcare systems with more resources, like in the U.S., these skills become instrumental. The ability to diagnose based on clinical expertise rather than solely on test results is evidence of the rigorous and holistic training received in Ghana and elsewhere. So, to the medical students and IMGs, know you will excel anywhere. Want to hear more about Dr. Osei's experiences and insights? Watch the full interview https://lnkd.in/e_98a3F5 #USMLE #clinicalresidency