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Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · 6d

I don’t want to jinx anything but I’m having a productive day at work.

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · 11d

Yesterday, we had a strategic planning retreat for 2025-2030 at #MPOW. I presented with my boss to represent the office of #curriculum. The most important thing to note here is that I color coordinated my shoelaces to match #UM colors (orange and green). #gocanes #canes #universityofmiami #MedEd

A man and a woman present at a conference.

A man with a microphone is speaking to an unseen audience. A sheet of paper is on the wall outlining key priorities.

Brown shoes with different colored shoelaces (orange and green).

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Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Oct 3

to have discourse, unlike on the other platform. I ended up deactivating that account due to the abuse and now seriously rethinking (again) what’s my purpose on social media? What is THE purpose of social media? Is it to bully and demean others? No thanks.

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Oct 3

I asked a sincere question to a commenter on an article from @npr.org posted to Bluesky (personal account). I was then bullied and harassed for it. I was called dumb, an idiot, a moron for the comment by the original commenter and others. I thought this was supposed to be a CIVIL place …

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Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Sep 27

#AI doom and gloom? What's your take on the (near) and (far) futures of AI and how it will affect humans? www.vox.com/future-perfe...

“AI will kill everyone” is not an argument. It’s a worldview.

How rational is Eliezer Yudkowsky’s prophecy?

www.vox.com

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Sep 21

Just finished watching the magnificent A Room With a View (1985). I forgot the operatic voice was Kiri Te Kanawa - what an amazing voice.

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Sep 21

Apparently, it’s a thing. There’s no directions for people who get a new phone to deregister their old phone first before they set up a new phone. IT helped me fix it.

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Sep 20

I got a new phone today. As I was setting up all the apps, I opened MS Authenticator to make sure I can get into all my work accounts. It prompted me to type in a code in itself, which did nothing. It is maddening circular logic and I still can’t get it working.

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Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Sep 16

Living in a #library would be very interesting. Unlike the guy in the article, I would have loved living in one as a kid. I spent hours and hours at my local library. www.atlasobscura.com/articles/gro...

Growing Up in a Library Is Exactly As Magical As You'd Imagine

Ronald Clark and his daughter spent years living in one of New York City's branch libraries.

www.atlasobscura.com

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Jul 31

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e...

Donor pulls $10 million gift to Miami Dade College over in-state tuition waivers

Weeks after rescinding a $1 million donation to Florida International University, Miami philanthropist Miguel “Mike” Fernandez is now withdrawing another $10 million from Miami Dade College — a direct...

www.miamiherald.com

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Jul 31

So, this is going on at #MPOW www.miaminewtimes.com/news/univers...

University of Miami DACA Scholarships Now Under Federal Investigation

UM is the lone private school under investigation for providing scholarships to Dreamers.

www.miaminewtimes.com

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Jul 30

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine accommodated an online cohort for our staff development day today. UM is (at the moment) open-minded about #hybrid and #remote work. #staffdevelopment

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Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Jul 17

What I want to say to our leadership (and I will and have): so, you want me to come in to the office 5 days a week to close my office door and be in online meetings 8 hours a day. Do I have that right?

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Jul 8

Today is my 1.5 year mark on the job as Director of Curriculum Operations at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine! #meded #timeflits #UM

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Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Jun 30

Definitely worth a read! 'Haunted by ableism: Ghosts of the past, present, and future in medical education' - #meded #ableism I love the phrasing: "haunted curriculum of ableism" - really paints a picture. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Haunted by ableism: Ghosts of the past, present, and future in medical education

Western medical education teaches a haunted curriculum of ableism. Bringing the hidden curriculum into conversation with hauntology and spectral studi…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Jun 23

I’m sad to read this news. I worked at region 3 based at the University of Illinois at Chicago (as it was called then) for 4 years and made many lasting friendships from the experience.

Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · Jun 18

Sharing this update provided to me directly about the state of NLM and the future of NNLM, traveling exhibits, and, somehow, MedlinePlus.

I am so worried for friends and colleagues, and I'm stuck on that, but it is hard to not want to scream WTF about a MedlinePlus with no new material.

#medlibs

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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) will undergo a “realignment” effective July 1. With 40% of staff positions eliminated, the remaining staff and services will focus on core library functions, including Collection Development and Health Data Standards (formerly Bibliographic Services). NCBI will continue operations but with reduced staff and services.
Outreach will no longer be considered a core function. The Branch, which oversees NNLM, will be dissolved. NNLM will continue under the Office of Strategic Operations
Traveling Exhibits and History Talks are suspended. Exhibits already on loan or scheduled will proceed, but no new programs or outreach initiatives will be offered.
No new website curations will be created. MedlinePlus will be maintained as needed, but no new content will be developed.

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · Jun 18

Sebastian the Ibis was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame this year! Congratulations, Sebastian! #UniversityofMiami #UM
#Sebastian #SebastiantheIbis #Hurricanes #MiamiHurricanes #NCAA miamihurricanes.com/news/2025/06...

Sebastian the Ibis Inducted into Mascot Hall of Fame

Our favorite feathered friend joins four pro sports mascots in the Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.

miamihurricanes.com

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · May 30

I enjoyed reconnecting with peers from across the country and learning from them. This is a valuable conference in that you would be hard pressed to not take away something you can learned to implement at your work.

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · May 30

1st of 2 days at the AAMC Information Technology in Academic Medicine conference (sponsored by the GIR) took place today. There were some unfortunate fires to put out at work while trying to pay attention to sessions I attended.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · May 25

5 years ago: “An incalculable loss”

Today: Banning masks and restricting vaccine access

NEW YORK TIMES (2020): U.S. DEATHS NEAR 100,000, AN INCALCULABLE LOSS

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Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · May 28

Just landed in #Minneapolis for the Information Technology in Academic Medicine conference (sponsored by the @aamctoday.bsky.social #GIR). Looking forward to learning a lot and reconnecting with friends and colleagues from across the nation. #meded #academicmedicine

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · May 26

It’s not excusable at this point to not fact check #AI. It’s just not. It’s not like it suddenly appeared yesterday. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/05...

Syndicated content in Sun-Times special section included AI-generated misinformation

A Chicago freelance journalist said he did not fact-check information he compiled using AI before including it in stories for media clients.

chicago.suntimes.com

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · May 23

Last week (I’m on a time delay, apparently 😆), we held our annual Curriculum Retreat at MPOW where we celebrate our wins and share our plans for improvement.

A group of people standing in front of a screen and a backdrop that says University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

A woman is presenting to a group of people in an auditorium.

A woman is presenting slides on a large screen.

A man with deep under-eye bags is standing in front of a slide on a large screen.

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · May 22

I was happy to hear from my former #MedLib colleagues that the incoming Medical #Library Association President (also a friend of mine!) included a slide in her inaugural address with my photo and said I was a positive influence on her career. Thanks, Madame President Heather Holmes!

Max Anderson, PhD @maxandersonphd.bsky.social · May 9

Another unfortunate move by this administration. #libraries #librarians www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress

Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to occupy the position, had been targeted in recent days by a right-leaning group.

www.nbcnews.com