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University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social · 1d

.@PittGIM faculty member @SonyaBorrero was recently named as one of three "Women Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Pittsburgh" by North Hills Monthly Magazine.

Read the story: www.nhmmag.com/post/women-s...

Women Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Pittsburgh

Though women make up the majority of the healthcare workforce globally, they remain underrepresented in leadership positions.

www.nhmmag.com

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Andrea Carter, MD for being appointed as the UPMC GME Professional Development Taskforce Co-Chair! 👏

Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to our amazing APPs who were nominated for the 2025 APP Preceptor of the Year Award! 👏

⭐ Hannah Burkholder, DNP, CRNP
⭐ Austin Griffith, PA-C
⭐ Tyler Hays, PA-C
⭐ Tauna Price, DNP, CRNP

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 8d

Renee Cloutier, PhD (@rcloutierphd.bsky.social) co-authored an article in @us.theconversation.com that highlights a new website Dr. Cloutier and colleagues built that publishes and tracks #opioid settlement fund spending data in Pennsylvania.

Read it here: theconversation.com/new-website-...

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats to Dr. Holly Thomas, who has been appointed Secretary of @menopausesociety.bsky.social! 👏

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 12d

Mentorship matters.

@pittpalcare.bsky.social Director Dr. Yael Schenker has been recognized with the Hillman Cancer Center's Outstanding Research Mentor Award for her exceptional support and guidance of the next generation of researchers. We are so proud to celebrate her leadership and impact! 👏

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 13d

With the growing popularity of using AI, Dr. Abebe
leaves us with a few final tips. #PittHSRseminar

Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 13d

Remember, it's never too early to discuss your study with a #biostatistician. Dr. Abebe offers other tips for collaborating as well 👇 #PittHSRseminar

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 13d

Not only do #biostatisticians need to be familiar with the scientific content, but PIs need to have a basic understanding of #biostatistics. #PittHSRseminar

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 13d

#Biostatisticians specialize in varying areas, and if PIs don't recognize the differences in biostatisticians, it could result in confusion, lost time, & bad science. #PittHSRseminar

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 13d

The demand for well-qualified #biostatisticians often exceeds supply in #AcademicMedicine. In fact, it's not uncommon for a biostats Co-I to be collaborating on upwards of 10 projects at a time. #PittHSRseminar

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 13d

In addition to the many successful #biostatisticians not affiliated with a particular center or entity, there are a number of centers who can offer #biostat support. #PittHSRseminar

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 13d

When a #biostatistician consults on a study, they offer short term guidance & advice about study design, methods, software, & more, but when they are a collaborator, they are an active & pivotal member throughout all phases of the study. #PittHSRseminar

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 13d

Why is it important to know how to collaborate with a #biostatistician? Dr. Abebe shares 4 reasons below 👇 #PittHSRseminar

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Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing @pittcp3.bsky.social · 19d

🆕analysis led by CP3's Dr. Katie Suda & Tate Miner & team shows National Action Plan implementation wasn't associated with changes in antibiotic sales after 2 years.

@mina-t.bsky.social @pittgim.bsky.social

Read more @ichejournal.bsky.social:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 13d

Ever wondered how to make the most of working with a #biostatistician? 🤝 Dr. Kaleab Abebe will share strategies for effective collaboration & communication to support your research in today's #PittHSRseminar at noon.

Attend in person or on Zoom: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 19d

Strong collaboration between clinical researchers & biostatisticians is key to impactful science. Learn how to strengthen your research by working effectively with biostatisticians in this #PittHSRseminar with Dr. Kaleab Abebe.

📍 In-person or on Zoom

www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...

Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 20d

While promising, direct to inject #buprenorphine is resource intensive and needs a robust clinical infrastructure to be successful. #PittHSRseminar

Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 20d

Patients describe experiencing some mild discomfort like anxiety, nausea, and restlessness when undergoing low dose initiation for #buprenorphine. #PittHSRseminar

Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 20d

When used in the #OutpatientSetting, a low dose initiation protocol to start #buprenoprhine is successful in approximately 1 out of 3 patients. #PittHSRseminar

Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 20d

Low dose initiation and direct to inject protocols are novel strategies of starting #buprenorphine while lowering the risk of precipitated withdrawal. #PittHSRseminar

Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 21d

Join us tomorrow at noon for Small Doses, Big Implications with Dr. Leslie Suen! Learn about low-dose #buprenorphine initiation and innovations that expand access for patients with complex needs.

Register to attend on Zoom: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...

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University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congratulations to Dr. René Claxton, who was recently promoted to Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine! 👏🎊👏

@pittgim.bsky.social

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations to Carla Spagnoletti, who was awarded the ADME Ann Thompson Award for Lifetime Achievement! 🥳 This award recognizes a senior faculty member who has demonstrated commitment to & has advanced #MedEd locally, regionally, nationally, & internationally.

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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations to Dr. Anna Donovan for being awarded the ADME Steven Kanter Exemplary Educator Award! 🥳 This award recognizes an early or mid-career faculty member who is an emerging leader in the field of #MedEd.

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