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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Sep 8

Has the idea and practice of academic medicine changed in recent years?

My perspective on what it means for early-to-mid career academic neurologists is now online as an OpMed on Doximity.

May resonate with other specialties.

www.doximity.com/articles/1a1...

A Disillusioned Generation of Academic Neurologists

Along with the devastating mortality and morbidity, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was a significant source of upheaval in academic medicine. Newly ...

www.doximity.com

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Aug 17

For trainees and early career faculty

AAN Section Spotlight: Job search and early career in Academic Movement disorders

Sept. 17, 2025 at 12 pm EST

Speaker:

Kelly Mills, MD, MHS
Director, Movement Disorders Division
Johns Hopkins Neurology

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: AAN Movement Disorders Section Spotlight: Job search and early career in Academic Movement disorders. After registering, you will receive a confirmation ema...

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Michael Okun @michaelokun.bsky.social · Aug 10

Do you know the 2025 updates in diagnosis and treatment of paroxysmal movement disorders? What are the causes of the sudden, brief episodes of involuntary movements like twisting, jerking or shaking. New article in the AAN's latest issue of Continuum. @amepilepsysoc.bsky.social

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Aug 1

The clinically and conceptually fascinating topic of Paroxysmal Movement Disorders.

Honored to contribute to the 2025 Movement disorders Continuum issue.

Thank you for the invitation Dr. @michaelokun.bsky.social and Dr. Lyell Jones.

Link: continuum.aan.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Jul 4

QEEG can identify neural changes even in early stages of cognitive decline and help differentiate etiologies.

Our review in Clinical Neurophysiology Practice covers fundamentals and focuses on applications.

Link to full text: doi.org/10.1016/j.cn...

Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · May 13

When those who moved to private practice are asked if they miss academia..

Featuring Former Jedi Baylan Skoll (Ahsoka S1E6)

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Ruth Schneider @ruthschneider.bsky.social · May 3

Join the University of Rochester Huntington’s disease team on Saturday, May 17th for the Team Hope Walk at Roberts Wesleyan! Check it out here: northeast.hdsa.org/events/2025-...

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Michael Okun @michaelokun.bsky.social · May 1

Can there be fluctuations in cognition and mood early in PD? Do you ask about anxiety and dysautonomia? The answers may surprise you. Spoiler alert: Stop being hyperfocused on motor dysfunction. Spend more time w/ folks and you may be surprised what emerges –de profundis – out of the depths.

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 30

All of academic medicine could all learn from oncology. It must adapt to recruit and retain physicians.

“It’s Dire”: Unprecedented Oncologist Faculty Departures Prompt ASCO Response

Link: www.oncologynewscentral.com/oncology/unp...

Letter: ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

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“It’s Dire”: Unprecedented Oncologist Faculty Departures Prompt ASCO Response

Academic medical centers’ policies and expectations are widely thought to be contributing to an unprecedented wave of oncologist faculty leaving or planning to leave their institutions. In an effort t...

www.oncologynewscentral.com

Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 27

The closure of hospitals, especially in healthcare deserts is a blot on our healthcare system.

Crozer Chester Medical Center hosted residency training programs for IM, FM, EM, ObGyn and Psychiatry. These two hospitals saw nearly 80,000 ER visits last year.

www.fox29.com/news/crozer-...

Crozer closure: Patients turned away, as staff prepare for last days

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 25

Great to visit @michiganstateu.bsky.social, meet with trainees, old friends and present grand rounds on our work in the intersection of cognitive and autonomic domains.

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 25

Can cognitively unimpaired PD patients experience fluctuations in cognition and mood with dopamine replacement?

Yes: analysis reveals greater odds of fluctuations in anxiety (OR 7.5) and cognition (OR 2.8) with autonomic burden.

movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 16

Dr. @elisabethbik.bsky.social presenting at UC Neurology grand rounds today on the fascinating topic of Errors and Misconduct in Biomedical Research.

From patterns on bathroom tiles to western blots.

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 16

Unlike private practices, some academic dept. have $0 CME and at least one is prohibiting attendance

Academic leadership: Physicians stay for academic advancement despite poor autonomy, lower pay, lesser clinical support, more admin oversight. "Prestige" alone won't suffice for retention.

a man wearing a grey shirt and a white hat has a beard

ALT: a man wearing a grey shirt and a white hat has a beard

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 14

It was fun and informative to chat with Dr. Sagari Bette on the neurology job hunt. Particularly interesting to learn from Dr. Anant Wadhwa, a movement disorders neurologist in a non-academic position in Boise, ID.

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Link: www.buzzsprout.com/1932303/epis...

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Feb 25

Great to see MDS @movedisorder.bsky.social on #BlueSky. Added to the starter pack for movement disorders.

Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Nov 21

New to #BlueSky and interested in following people who treat and study movement disorders?

#NeuroSky #MedSky #AcademicSky

Link (not exhaustive): go.bsky.app/F4ZDiMh

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 13

Most people get care where (and if) they can. For those able & willing to travel, they follow the reputation of specific programs/ individuals.

With departments housing 100 or more neurologists, can such a ranking even be accurate? What is the purpose?

health.usnews.com/best-hospita...

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 11

Great to see AAN President, Dr. Rost on Bluesky!

@nataliarostmd.bsky.social @aanmember.bsky.social

Natalia Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA (@nataliarostmd.bsky.social)

C. Miller Fisher Endowed Chair in Stroke Research & Research Scholar, MGH; Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; President, American Academy of Neurology

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Fiorella Contarino @fiorellacontarino.bsky.social · Apr 6

It was a great honor and pleasure to present at the #AAN @aanmember.bsky.social in beautiful and sunny San Diego, and together with @Andres Deik and @amahajanmd.bsky.social share the latest news on movement disorders. Luckily, a lot is going on in our field! 😄

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Apr 2

Those immensely useful tasks don’t “save the world” or “revolutionize healthcare as we know it” unfortunately.

A good read: www.bmj.com/content/386/...

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Mar 20

AI in clinical care?

Lots of news but with such influence, comes responsibility. Evidence for unmonitored use must pass a high bar of scrutiny.

Prof. Lees and I share our viewpoint and a wishlist.

Link to full text: movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Mar 13

If you are a senior resident, fellow and/ or a first time attendee to #AANAM

➡️Browse the app
➡️Email ppl to set up meetings
➡️Walk up to people and say hello
➡️Practice a 1 min intro
➡️Update CV
➡️Find out where the coffee is
➡️Wear comfy shoes

Any others?

P.S. 23 days to go

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Mar 10

Academic hospitals: 0
Private business: 3

Hahneman, Philly -> Mercy, Chicago -> Crozer Chester, PA

I’m sure there are others.

www.fox29.com/news/crozer-...

Crozer-Chester, Taylor Hospital closure announcement draws swift response from workers, officials

Healthcare workers and elected officials are demanding accountability after Prospect Medical Holdings announced they would be closing Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester and Taylor Hospital in Ri...

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Mar 7

Happening now.. Dr. Steven Frucht speaking on focal task specific dystonia.

Link to weekly lecture series: mailchi.mp/e94a6a9a7eb0...

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Abhimanyu Mahajan @amahajanmd.bsky.social · Mar 6

Important read, compelling arguments.

academic.oup.com/brain/articl...

On the responsibilities of intellectuals and the rise of bullshit jobs in universities

You may never have considered yourself to be one. Why would you? But if you’re reading this, there is more than a likelihood that you are one. If you’re a

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