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Transforming lives through innovative training, compassionate care, and groundbreaking discoveries at the University of Colorado Anschutz! 🌟
POCUS is changing how clinicians diagnose at the bedside.

Amiran Baduashvili, MD, from @cudivhospmed.bsky.social helped lead a national consensus identifying the key skills and teaching methods needed for strong POCUS training.

Faster answers. Better care. 🌟

https://bit.ly/4pxLeA2
December 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are saving lives — but endocrine side effects are rising.

In collaboration with @cucancercenter.bsky.social - we launched a new endocrine-oncology clinic to streamline care for cancer patients with hormone-related complications.🌟
https://bit.ly/4pX1BG7
December 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Last Wednesday was Fellowship Match Day! 🎉✨
Today we’re celebrating all our residents who matched into fellowship. Your hard work, commitment, and passion for patient care brought you here — and we’re cheering you on every step.

Congratulations, everyone! 🩺💙
December 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Our CU leaders joined the University of Michigan Department of Surgery for the 2025 Mentorship Academy, sharing insights on mentorship, coaching, and leadership development. Proud to see CU voices helping strengthen mentorship culture across academic medicine. 🤝✨
December 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Proud of our @cupaccm.bsky.social team! 🎉
Faculty were recognized at the 2025 ATS Grover Conference for standout abstract presentations and impactful research. Incredible work! 👏
December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Grateful for our incredible CU Anschutz Department of Medicine community — the people who drive our mission forward every day.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and restful Thanksgiving! 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
For #DiabetesAwarenessMonth, we talked with Cecilia Low Wang, MD, about the pros and cons of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).

CGMs offer real-time insights and fewer finger sticks — but accuracy and accessibility are key considerations. ⭐️
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This fall, the @cugastrohep.bsky.social hosted the 19th Rocky Mountain Interventional Endoscopy Course, uniting nearly 300 experts & trainees for three days of collaboration and hands-on learning in advanced endoscopy. 👏 ⭐
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Congratulations to Wendy Kohrt, PhD — the 2026 ACSM Honor Award Winner, ACSM’s highest recognition in exercise science and sports medicine!
“I am truly humbled by this recognition… and aware that I am in this position because my academic home provided all the ingredients for success.” 🌟
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Meet Elisa Hofmeister, CU Anschutz DOM resident! 🌟

She is inspired by science, serving her community, and amazing colleagues. She aims for a hematology/oncology fellowship to improve cancer survivors’ quality of life. Outside work, she bakes wedding cakes & runs marathons. 🏃‍♀️💙
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Detecting osteoporosis early saves lives. 🦴
Michael McDermott, MD, and colleagues at CU Anschutz are advancing ways to prevent fractures through proactive screening and care collaboration.
Learn how early detection improves outcomes ⬇️

https://bit.ly/48ehaDm
November 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A new study led by Sachin Wani, MD (@cucancercenter.bsky.social & @cugastrohep.bsky.social) reveals nearly 1 in 4 esophageal cancers are diagnosed within a year of a “negative” endoscopy—underscoring the need for higher-quality, standardized screenings. #EsophagealCancer
https://bit.ly/49g6SUd
November 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Congrats to Stephanie Warnell, from @cupaccm.bsky.social our September Staff Elevation Award recipient! 🌟

Her peers praise her for her teamwork, reliability & uplifting spirit that inspires everyone around her. 👏
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
We had an amazing turnout for this week’s Grand Rounds featuring @RWalensky, 19th Director of the CDC 👏

Her talk, “Lessons from the Front Lines of Public Health,” offered powerful insights on leadership and medicine.
November 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We’re proud to share that Marc Moss, MD, from @cupaccm.bsky.social, has been named a CU Distinguished Professor — one of only seven across CU campuses! 👏

His groundbreaking work has reshaped critical care medicine and clinician well-being. 🌟

https://bit.ly/3LL5A9U
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃

Candy, pumpkin spice, and sugar everywhere — but what happens when your body gets too much of it?

Tim McGinnis, MD shares how to enjoy your treats without the sugar crash. 🍬
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Congrats to August’s Staff Elevation Award recipient, Lisa Kornfeld, Research Services Program Manager in the CU Anschutz Division of Renal Disease & Hypertension!

Her nominator calls her “the consummate professional… leading by kindness and patience that inspire our entire group.” 👏
October 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Meet Hirsh Elhence, MD! 👋 Drawn to medicine for its balance of intellect & empathy, Dr. Elhence hopes to become a hepatologist & clinician-researcher focused on liver & bile duct cancers. Originally from Dallas, he’s lived in New Hampshire, San Francisco, & LA — & now calls Denver home! 🌟
October 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
October is #LiverAwarenessMonth 💚
We sat down with transplant hepatologist (@cugastrohep.bsky.social) Dr. Avash Kalra to share key tips for keeping your liver healthy — from preventive screenings to everyday choices that matter.
October 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Congrats to the @cugastrohep.bsky.social faculty recognized for their excellence in divisional impact, leadership, & collaboration — driving innovation and community across all career stages. 🌟💙
Check out the full list of awardees: https://bit.ly/4nVeTT9
October 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
July’s Fellow of the Month is Dr. Jackie Kercheval, from @cupaccm.bsky.social! 🤩 Residents describe her as “the best fellow I’ve ever worked with,” noting her leadership, intuition, & ability to foster a supportive, fun MICU team. Congratulations, Dr. Kercheval, & thank you for your mentorship! 💙
October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The @cuendocrinology.bsky.social Beta Cells team raised nearly $10K during the ADA Rocky Mountain Tour de Cure! 🚴‍♀️🔥
Funds support diabetes awareness and research through @amdiabetesassn.bsky.social

#CUMedicine #TourdeCure #DiabetesResearch
October 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Bobby Click is one step closer to donating part of his liver to save a stranger’s life. 💚 But first came the biopsy — and all the emotions that come with it.
Part 2 of our Living Donor Series is here. @cugastrohep.bsky.social

https://bit.ly/46VB4kC
October 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We’re excited to celebrate our very first Fellow of the Month! Congratulations to Dr. Bejan Saeedi, from @cugastrohep.bsky.social! He’s been recognized for his kindness, willingness to answer questions, & thoughtful approach with both patients & colleagues.🌟💙
September 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Happy #APPWeek! 🎉 Ben Haerther, from our @cudivhospmed.bsky.social, shares his favorite part about being an APP — and why the role is so impactful for patients.
We’re grateful for all of our APPs who bring expertise, compassion, and heart to medicine every day. 💙 #medtwitter
September 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM