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Kyle Enriquez @kyletenriquez.bsky.social · 2d

Its not everyday you read literature from @a-p-s-a.bsky.social and see your picture in a figure. I'm honored to have contributed to initiatives discussed in new work from colleagues insight.jci.org/articles/vie... highlighting the great work being done to serve #doubledocs trainees #SupportAPSA

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 1d

⭐ Introducing the leaders of the APSA Committee for Outreach and Engagement (CORE): Chair Daniel Amusin and Vice-Chair Sabrina Hafeez! ⭐
Learn more about this committee here: www.physicianscientists.org/page/Council...

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 New publication! 🚨In this perspective published in
@insight.jci.org, previous APSA Presidents and Executive Committee members highlight key APSA milestones in strengthening the physician-scientist community, including 20 years of the joint ASCI/AAP/APSA annual meeting!

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 8d

Introducing our Career Development Committee! 🎉 Led by Chair Nick Pasternack and Vice-Chair Eleni Papadopoulos. Visit the APSA Career Center here: careers.physicianscientists.org/home/index.cfm

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 9d

🙌 That’s a wrap on the @AMIAinformatics x APSA Clinical Informatics Fellowship Panel!
Inspiring insights on how physician scientists are shaping the future of care through data, tech, and collaboration. #AMIA #ClinicalInformatics #PhysicianScientists

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 9d

🚀 Dr. Kannry reminds us: Progress in informatics comes from exploring unique contributions not just chasing the hottest topics.

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 9d

🌟 Q&A: How did the panelists get into Clinical Informatics?
Dr. Kannry combined an early love of computer science with medicine, Dr. Khairat learned the limits of tech built without clinical context, and Dr. Khanna saw how optimized EHRs could strengthen under-resourced clinics. #AMIA

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 9d

⚡️ Clinical Informatics sits at the intersection of:
🔹 Clinical care
🔹 The health system
🔹 Information & communications technology

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 9d

🌐 Dr. Joseph Kannry: Clinical Informatics is part of the broader Biomedical Informatics domain.

🔹 Bioinformatics
🔹 Translational research informatics
🔹 Clinical research informatics
🔹 Clinical informatics
🔹 Public health informatics

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 9d

🔗 Interested in Clinical Informatics training?
Learn more about fellowship opportunities here: www.acifellows.org
#AMIA #ClinicalInformatics #PhysicianScientists

ACIF | AMIA Clinical Informatics Fellows

AMIA Clinical Informatics Fellows (ACIF) is the home within AMIA for Clinical Informatics Fellows nationwide. The subspecialty of Clinical Informatics is an ACGME accredited fellowship that "transfor...

www.acifellows.org

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 9d

👩‍⚕️Who becomes a Clinical Informatics Fellow?

📌 2-year ACGME fellowship + board exam
📌 Open to all kinds of physicians (PCP, inpatient, peds, OB, specialists)
📌 Training spans: AI & analytics, EHR optimization, CDS, digital health, population health & more
#AMIA #ClinicalInformatics

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 9d

🩺💻 Dr. Raman Khanna on Who is a Clinical Informaticist?
A clinician with dual expertise in medicine + informatics:
• Speak doctor to doctor
• Speak IT to IT
• Build effective digital workflows
#AMIA #Informatics #PhysicianScientists

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 9d

Excited to join the
@AMIAinformatics
x APSA event tonight on Clinical Informatics Fellowships!

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 12d

APSA's President, Past Presidents, and Board Chair recently attended the 2025 Lasker Awards Ceremony, pictured here with President Dr. Claire Pomeroy. We are so grateful to the @laskerfdn.bsky.social for supporting physician-scientists in training!

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 14d

Happening tomorrow at 7PM! 🎉 APSA is organizing a schoolathon to gather pre-health advisor contact information. You can make a huge impact on helping APSA to reach many traditionally underrepresented institutions. Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 20d

Interested in Clinical Informatics? Join APSA and @amia.org on September 29th for an introduction to Clinical Informatics (CI) with CI Fellowship Program Directors and AMIA affiliates to learn about the field of CI, AMIA, and research and training opportunities in CI!

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 23d

Want to highlight amazing physician-scientists throughout APSA? 🎉 APSA is accepting nominations for their Founder’s Award and the President’s Service Award! All nominations are welcome through October 15, 2025. physicianscientists.org/page/awards

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · 29d

Want real talk about interviews? Hear from current MD/DO-PhD students on Thursday, September 18, from 7–8PM ET about how to prepare authentically and confidently. Don’t miss out! Register for FREE now: tinyurl.com/APSAWebinars

#physicianscientists #premed #doubledocs

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · Sep 6

APSA is proud to be represented at the LMSA 2025 National Conference by our CORE chair Daniel Amusin! We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with LMSA and working together to strengthen the community of medical trainees 🩺

#LMSANational #physicianscientists

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks to Drs. Daniel Moore, Ann Chahroudi, and Lisa Satlin for sharing their insights on pediatric research training pathways. Big appreciation for the inspiring sessions on building physician-scientist careers in pediatrics

American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · Sep 4

Eligibility: Pediatric MD/DO/MD-PhDs in subspecialty fellowship after residency in US/Canada. Expanded criteria allow PGY4s and early fellows, provided they commit to 3 years of >80% research time.

American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · Sep 4

Over 30 years, PSDP has trained 241 alumni. 53% became NIH-funded PIs, 39% received K awards, and 66% converted K awards to R series (48% to R01). A proven pipeline for research success.

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · Sep 4

PSDP funding: Year 2 salary $82K + fringe, Year 3 $86K + fringe, plus $20K research and $5K travel annually. Year 1 is institution-funded. Scholars may take Year 3 to another institution.

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · Sep 4

The PSDP aims to address child health problems, combat the decline of pediatric physician-scientists, and provide 3 years of mentored research training (80–100% protected time) to prepare fellows for academic careers.

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American Physician Scientists Association @a-p-s-a.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dr. Lisa Satlin (Mount Sinai) introduces the Pediatric Scientist Development Program (PSDP), led by Dr. Sallie Permar at Weill Cornell, which is dedicated to training the next generation of pediatric physician-scientists.

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