Excellence in scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service remains at the core of academic medicine. Congrats to the new 71 inductees of #UTSW’s Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, recognized for shaping the future of medicine. bit.ly/4dgnvAC #utswmed

#UTSW reaches milestones: 1,000 heart and 2,000 kidney transplants. One of 15 programs in the nation—and the only one in North Texas—to surpass 1,000 across four organs. For patients, organ donations mean a second chance at life. Learn more: bit.ly/4u7EN8M #utswmed

Congrats to Kim Orth, Ph.D., @UTSWMolBiol expert, on her election to the @americanacad award. An @hhmi_science investigator and NAS member, she’s recognized for groundbreaking work on bacterial cell signaling – bringing UTSW’s total to 12 AAA&S members. #utswmed

A lifelong friendship. A shared faith. A lifesaving gift. When RayMond Hamilton needed a kidney, his steadfast friend Sheila Campbell didn’t hesitate. “My kidney was predestined to be his,” she said. Read their powerful story on the #UTSW MedBlog. bit.ly/4tAe70p #utswmed

A new South Campus installation honors 42 #UTSW educators who have shaped generations of clinicians and scientists. Rooted in a legacy of education since 1943, celebrating past and present faculty, and will continue to grow. Learn more: bit.ly/3Okf4e1 #UTSWMed

Scientists at #UTSW have uncovered how a key transport protein helps switch on the protein STING – a central player in our immune defenses. Explore how this discovery could lead to new ways of fighting infections, cancer, and autoimmune diseases: bit.ly/4uSxTpc #utswmed

Dr. Kuppalli turned off replies so she can moralize without facing facts. Calling factual data “racist rhetoric” is a cheap, intellectually dishonest smear tactic — not a serious rebuttal from a licensed physician. Dr. Kuppalli, you took the Hippocratic Oath to do no harm, act with integrity, ensure justice, and uphold honesty. Yet here you are weaponizing the word “racist” against a simple factual observation: 14 of 15 residents in a U.S. internal medicine program are international medical graduates, 12 from Pakistan. That’s not racism. That’s data about how taxpayer-supported training programs are filling. Using this technique in medicine is dangerous gaslighting. It shuts down legitimate debate about real issues — GME bottlenecks, American student debt and match stress, heavy IMG skews in some programs, and whether the pipeline prioritizes Americans who will serve U.S. patients long-term. By equating data with bigotry, you erode trust, discourage honest scrutiny, and ultimately cause harm to the profession and future patients. You work in global health and international collaboration at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas (Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine), yet attack Americans for noticing when U.S. training slots tilt heavily foreign. Extreme concentrations from one country can affect communication, cultural competence, and long-term retention in U.S. communities — real patient care concerns. As a board-certified FIDSA physician and active member of the American Medical Association, with past leadership in the IDSA Global Health Committee, you have an ethical duty to engage honestly, not smear colleagues with loaded terms. Real doctors supporting honest discussion of training pipelines aren’t violating the Oath. You are — by replacing integrity with moral grandstanding and facts with reflexive accusations. Drop the racism labels. Let’s discuss the actual problems: expanding Medicare-funded residency slots (like the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act for 14,000 positions), making primary care attractive to U.S. grads, and prioritizing domestic training from admissions through match day. The U.S. medical pipeline should put Americans first. @RobertKennedyJr @DrOz @realDonaldTrump @AmerMedicalAssn — this kind of bad-faith rhetoric needs real MAHA scrutiny. @UTSWNews @UTSWMed @IDSA #AMAPolicy #GMEExpansion #MAHA #USMedStudents

A new #UTSW study led by @VivekSantMD shows a simple fracture risk tool could help more people with parathyroid disease avoid broken bones – and get surgery when it may help most. Learn how this could change care. bit.ly/4lHrpoU #utswmed

Public perceptions of vaping have changed sharply over the past decade, according to a new #UTSouthwestern study — with important implications for public health messaging. Explore the findings: bit.ly/4ulPhCo #PatientCare #UTSWMed

Why do some people seem to avoid cancer? Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D., a world-renowned researcher who joins #UTSW on July 1, will be part of a team investigating cancer resistance with up to $25M from Cancer Grand Challenges. bit.ly/4aRoAOk #utswmed

Sudden, intense pain in your big toe at night? It might be gout. Uric acid crystals can damage joints and kidneys if left untreated. Rheumatology experts explain risks, triggers, and treatment options to help protect your joint health. bit.ly/4sjK2S0 #utswmed

Glaucoma can threaten your vision without noticeable symptoms, stressing the importance of regular eye exams and knowing your family history. Learn what to expect during your screening and why early detection is crucial to protecting your vision. bit.ly/400Gpo1 #utswmed

Dallas will be on the world stage this summer — and #UTSouthwestern is proud to be part of it. 🌎⚽ We’re honored to serve as an Official World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter, uniting world-class care with this global celebration. bit.ly/4tOTpdM #WorldCup2026 #UTSWMed

Why do some breast cancers evade treatment? New research from #UTSW uncovers biological clues that help explain treatment resistance, pointing to potential new therapeutic targets. Learn more: bit.ly/3ObcxCt #utswmed

A pill-form PCSK9 inhibitor lowered LDL cholesterol by up to 60% in a clinical trial led by #UTSW cardiologist Ann Marie Navar, M.D., Ph.D., a promising advance that could help millions reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. Learn more: bit.ly/4r0op99 #UTSWMed

Managing cholesterol is a daily priority for millions of Americans. #UTSW researchers identified a protein that helps regulate the liver’s release of cholesterol into the bloodstream. Learn how this advance may help lead to new treatments. bit.ly/3M3B63J #utswmed

Bladder issues can be challenging on their own, and new research shows they can also cause complications after total hip replacement surgery. Learn what @DrAntoniaChen, alongside our other researchers, found and why personalized care matters. bit.ly/4a3ujig #utswmed

Great teaching shapes the future of patient care. Zaiba Jetpuri, D.O., Associate Professor with @utswfamilymed, earned the 2025 Academic Exemplary Teaching Award from @txfamilydocs for her innovative approach to medical education. Learn more: bit.ly/4pN0U1C #utswmed

Noticing more joint pain as the temperatures fall? You are not alone. Cold weather, tighter muscles, and less movement can all make arthritis and old injuries feel worse. Our orthopaedic experts share some tips to keep you moving. bit.ly/49YJ86Q #utswmed

In 1972, William W. Turner Jr., M.D., walked into Parkland and knew #UTSW was where he belonged. With over 50 years of service, leadership, and mentorship, he now become only the third Professor Emeritus of Surgery in our history. Read his story: bit.ly/45rpaPC #UTSWMed