MD/MPH Candidate @UMichMedAdmiss '27 | Executive Director @MSDCINational | Interested in disability health and advocacy, general surgery | Views are my own

Joined June 2010
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17 years ago, I almost lost my life due to complications from a rare congenital birth defect. However, I thank God that @MottChildren and the CHIRP Clinic saved my life. I'm proud to announce I will be starting my medical education at @UMichMedAdmiss! #GoBlueMed
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Had the great honor to present our work on analyzing short term outcomes and healthcare utilization of laparoscopic G-tube placement in children with autism spectrum disorder at the Central Surgical Association meeting! @SamirGadepalli @CentralSurg @UMichSurgery @UMichPedsSurg
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Also had the privilege of presenting at the annual Moses Gunn Surgery research conference at Michigan!
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Honored to be part of this impactful work!
📣Open-access research in @AcadMedJournal Compounded Challenges: The Impact of Race and Disability on Leave of Absence and Time to Graduation During Undergraduate Medical Education academic.oup.com/academicmed…
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"What happens here today matters. The ideas shared, the connections formed, the conversations started—these are the foundations of real, lasting change within medicine and within medical education." - Blake Hardin, Outgoing MSDCI Executive Director @Blake347 #MSDCIConference2026
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Here at MSDCI National we’re very excited to celebrate our members’ #MatchDay2026 results! 🎉 Share your big moments with us by using our hashtag #MSDCIMatches and tagging us in your posts for a chance to be featured on our page! #DisabilityInMedicine #DocsWithDisabilities
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Our Breakout Session 1 will feature: Navigating Accommodations For Medical School Students Click the link in bio to register! #MSDCIRegionalConference #MSDCI #DisabilityInMedicine #AccessibilityInMedicine #MedicalEducation #DisabledInMedicine
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Our March 2026 newsletter is out now! 🔔 Swipe through to learn more about our upcoming conference, our new limited-edition exclusive merch,, events, and more! 🎉 If you aren’t subscribed yet, click the link in our bio! 📩
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Introducing the programming schedule for MSDCI’s 1st Regional Conference! March 10th (in-person) March 27th (virtual) 📝 Submit accommodations by March 20th 🔗 Find the registration link below or in our bio!   tinyurl.com/MSDCINEConferenc…
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Adaptive sports represent community, empowerment, and advocacy in action. ♿🏅 Join MSDCI’s Adaptive Sports Panel to hear from med students, residents & people with lived experience on how to get involved! 🗓 April 2, 2026 ⏰ 8PM EDT/7PM CDT/5PM PDT 🔗 tinyurl.com/Adaptivesportspa…
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Join MSDCI for a virtual panel featuring alumni who have successfully navigated the residency application journey! Bring your questions and hear candid insights from those who’ve been in your shoes. 📅 Friday, 2/20/26 ⏰ 4:00pm PST/7:00pm EST 🔗 tinyurl.com/MSDCIAlumniPanel
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Introducing the keynote speaker for MSDCI's 1st Regional Conference! Widely known as the creator of the Fennell Four-Phase Treatment Model, Patricia Fennell is a nationwide leader in chronic-illness care advancement. Register here: tinyurl.com/MSDCINEConferenc…
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Blake Hardin retweeted
🚨Medical Students 🚨 Please help us identify barriers to pursing surgery! mcwisc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe…
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There’s still time to apply for our 2026-2027 MSDCI National Executive Board! Learn more about each position in these slides. Apply via the link by Feb 9th @ 11:59pm EST.  #MSDCI #AccessibilityInMedicine #ChronicIllness #DocsWithDisabilities #DisabilityAdvocacy #MSDCIExec
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Apply to our MSDCI mentorship program today! February-April 2026 Cycle Mentors: tinyurl.com/MSDCImentorS26 , Rolling Mentees: tinyurl.com/MSDCImenteeS26 , Due February 9th
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Motor vehicle trauma isn’t random it reflects where crashes occur. In 23,000 MVC patients across Michigan: • Rural crashes → higher injury severity • Older vehicles → higher injury severity Injury risk is place-based. Prevention should be too. 🚗🛣️🩺 #ASC26
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Excited to be attending my first #ASC26 ! @AcademicSurgery @UMichSurgery Thanks to @UMichCHOP and @RAJeanMD for the opportunity!
21st Annual Academic Surgical Congress - CHOP 2026 presenters #ASC2026 @AcademicSurgery @UMichSurgery
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Blake Hardin retweeted
21st Annual Academic Surgical Congress - CHOP 2026 presenters #ASC2026 @AcademicSurgery @UMichSurgery
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Our February 2026 newsletter is out! ☃️ For those of you subscribed to our mailing list, check your email for the full newsletter! 📷 If you aren’t subscribed yet, please visit tinyurl.com/MSDCIEmailList #DisabilityInMedicine #DisabilityPride #DocsWithDisabilities (1/12)
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