Pranavi Sreeramoju
@pranavimd.bsky.social
Physician, parent, author, leader. On substack @PranaviMD https://PranaviMD.substack.com and @thegraftedfamilytree, a global newsletter for adoptive families. https://thegraftedfamilytree.substack.com
It is sometimes difficult to feel compassion for those whose choices place an extra burden in our lives. For example, a person who is vaccinated might feel it is difficult to feel compassion for a person choosing not to get vaccinated …
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Choosing and Cultivating Compassion
Live and Living | February 8, 2026
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February 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
It is sometimes difficult to feel compassion for those whose choices place an extra burden in our lives. For example, a person who is vaccinated might feel it is difficult to feel compassion for a person choosing not to get vaccinated …
Read more on my substack:
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“Othering is the problem of our time. Belonging is the solution”
- The Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley
- The Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
“Othering is the problem of our time. Belonging is the solution”
- The Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley
- The Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley
Do small boys have sufficient representation in the popular movies out there? Do we do enough as a society to help young boys deal with their emotions big and small? Feelings and emotions are gender neutral.
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Is Our Pop Culture Failing Young Boys?
Life and Living | January 25, 2026
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January 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Do small boys have sufficient representation in the popular movies out there? Do we do enough as a society to help young boys deal with their emotions big and small? Feelings and emotions are gender neutral.
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On my substack this weekend. One of the key messages in Larry McEvoy MD’s book is that leaders must balance homophily (preference for those like themselves) with diversity and inclusion in order to be successful in their leadership work.
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Creating a Positive Leadership Epidemic
Reading | Leadership | January 18, 2025
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January 18, 2026 at 4:17 PM
On my substack this weekend. One of the key messages in Larry McEvoy MD’s book is that leaders must balance homophily (preference for those like themselves) with diversity and inclusion in order to be successful in their leadership work.
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Who Cares About Your Life and Your Children In This Day and Age
Life and Living | January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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We urge Congress to investigate why the schedule was changed and why credible scientific evidence was ignored.
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Read the full sign-on letter: www.idsociety.org/news--public...
January 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
We urge Congress to investigate why the schedule was changed and why credible scientific evidence was ignored.
Read the full sign-on letter: www.idsociety.org/news--public...
Read the full sign-on letter: www.idsociety.org/news--public...
Our collaborative team of academic researchers from academic medical centers in the US, SHEA staff, the CDC, and the WHO surveyed infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology professionals in LMIC to learn their needs and perceptions. Please check it out. open.substack.com/pub/pranavim...
Infection Prevention Workforce Needs in LMICs and A Call for Action
Publications | Advocacy | January 4, 2026
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January 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Our collaborative team of academic researchers from academic medical centers in the US, SHEA staff, the CDC, and the WHO surveyed infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology professionals in LMIC to learn their needs and perceptions. Please check it out. open.substack.com/pub/pranavim...
Wish you and yours a happy, lovely, and a healthy new year 2026! Sharing my meditations on new year’s!
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New Year's Meditations
Life and Living | December 28, 2025
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December 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Wish you and yours a happy, lovely, and a healthy new year 2026! Sharing my meditations on new year’s!
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Sharing our family’s favorite winter season activities and inactivity- yes, hibernating like a bear is an excellent idea! We wish you a peaceful, warm and cozy winter holiday and a blessed new year!
Our last newsletter this year on the grafted family tree:
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Our last newsletter this year on the grafted family tree:
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Our Favorite Winter Holiday Activities
December 27, 2025
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December 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Sharing our family’s favorite winter season activities and inactivity- yes, hibernating like a bear is an excellent idea! We wish you a peaceful, warm and cozy winter holiday and a blessed new year!
Our last newsletter this year on the grafted family tree:
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Our last newsletter this year on the grafted family tree:
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On my substack this weekend, a discussion on the teaching Tat Tvam Asi, You are the Truth, from Chandogya Upanishad sixth chapter. #spirituality #lifeandliving
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You Are The Truth
Life and Living | Reading | December 14, 2025
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December 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
On my substack this weekend, a discussion on the teaching Tat Tvam Asi, You are the Truth, from Chandogya Upanishad sixth chapter. #spirituality #lifeandliving
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This weekend blog is on one of my favorite books, In Shock, by Rana Lee Adawi Awdish.
Can’t wait for her next book After Shock this summer!
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Can’t wait for her next book After Shock this summer!
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Letting Your Heart Break at the Bedside
Reading | Clinical Medicine | December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This weekend blog is on one of my favorite books, In Shock, by Rana Lee Adawi Awdish.
Can’t wait for her next book After Shock this summer!
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Can’t wait for her next book After Shock this summer!
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Scientists must learn to join larger pro-democracy and people's movements, coalitions. Our science training may not have prepared us for such work, but we can no longer sit in the safety of our labs and expect the world to get better
My book review @thelancet.com
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My book review @thelancet.com
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From doing science to saving science
Science and scientists are under assault. From denial of vaccines to climate change,
political leaders are increasingly sacrificing democracy as well as science on the
altar of populism and authoritar...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Scientists must learn to join larger pro-democracy and people's movements, coalitions. Our science training may not have prepared us for such work, but we can no longer sit in the safety of our labs and expect the world to get better
My book review @thelancet.com
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
My book review @thelancet.com
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Thanksgiving is next week! My favorite desi vegetarian TG dishes on my substack this week: pranavimd.substack.com/p/my-favorit...
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I am grateful for your connection and support!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I am grateful for your connection and support!
My Favorite Desi Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes
Life and Living | November 23, 2025
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November 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Thanksgiving is next week! My favorite desi vegetarian TG dishes on my substack this week: pranavimd.substack.com/p/my-favorit...
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I am grateful for your connection and support!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I am grateful for your connection and support!
Sharing this week’s blog:
Don’t be too obsessed with leadership. Pay attention to followership and the many types of followers.
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Don’t be too obsessed with leadership. Pay attention to followership and the many types of followers.
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Followership in Healthcare
Leadership | Healthcare | November 16, 2025
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November 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Sharing this week’s blog:
Don’t be too obsessed with leadership. Pay attention to followership and the many types of followers.
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Don’t be too obsessed with leadership. Pay attention to followership and the many types of followers.
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Sharing this week’s essay at:
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The Many Kinds of Leaders and Leadership
Healthcare | Leadership | November 9, 2025
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November 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Nothing like reminiscing a past holiday to feel good about life! Here’s a travel teaser for those interesting in vacationing in Crete:
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Crete, A Magical Island
Life and Living | October 26, 2025
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October 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Nothing like reminiscing a past holiday to feel good about life! Here’s a travel teaser for those interesting in vacationing in Crete:
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In this week’s newsletter for adoptive families:
Object constancy is a critical milestone for children. If this piques your interest , read on…
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#AdoptiveParents #childdevelopment
Object constancy is a critical milestone for children. If this piques your interest , read on…
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#AdoptiveParents #childdevelopment
The Invisible String and The Kissing Hand
Children's Book | October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In this week’s newsletter for adoptive families:
Object constancy is a critical milestone for children. If this piques your interest , read on…
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#AdoptiveParents #childdevelopment
Object constancy is a critical milestone for children. If this piques your interest , read on…
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#AdoptiveParents #childdevelopment
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Congratulations to Dr. Florence Momplaisir on being awarded the ID Society Citation Award. Her dedication to her patients, the community, and improving to care for all is an inspiration. We are so lucky to learn through her leadership and example.
October 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Florence Momplaisir on being awarded the ID Society Citation Award. Her dedication to her patients, the community, and improving to care for all is an inspiration. We are so lucky to learn through her leadership and example.
Physicians and other clinical leaders with innovative approaches to clinical care might find my substack this week helpful. An overview of making an effective business case for clinical programs. #healthcare #BusinessCase #returnoninvestment
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Principles of Making an Effective Business Case for Clinical Programs
Clinical Medicine | Leadership
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October 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Physicians and other clinical leaders with innovative approaches to clinical care might find my substack this week helpful. An overview of making an effective business case for clinical programs. #healthcare #BusinessCase #returnoninvestment
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Is your child a deep feeling kid like mine, who has exaggerated feelings about a lot of things? Meltdowns galore and high drama about seemingly small things? You might enjoy learning these insights.
#childwellbeing #traumaparenting #
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#childwellbeing #traumaparenting #
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The Deep Feeling Kid
Book Review - Good Inside | October 18, 2025
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October 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Is your child a deep feeling kid like mine, who has exaggerated feelings about a lot of things? Meltdowns galore and high drama about seemingly small things? You might enjoy learning these insights.
#childwellbeing #traumaparenting #
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#childwellbeing #traumaparenting #
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Can’t wait!!
So #medsky, the secret is out. BIG NEWS!! I am sooo very excited to share my thoughts on healing that truly honors the body’s wisdom and innate healing. I’ve learned so much in the process of writing this. I hope it can be a companion in your journey, as a healer or someone who is seeking healing ❤️🩹
October 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Can’t wait!!
Diwali is in the air. What this Festival of Lights is all about, on my substack this week.
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The Festival of Lights
Life and Living | October 12, 2025
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October 12, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Diwali is in the air. What this Festival of Lights is all about, on my substack this week.
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In our adoption parenting newsletter this week: Learning to seek help and accept love and care is a critical life skill. Children deprived of love early in life find feelings of love and attachment difficult. Here’s what you can do.
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#adoptionparenting
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#adoptionparenting
What if that Difficult Feeling is Love?
The Adopted Child's Restlessness | October 11, 2025
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October 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
In our adoption parenting newsletter this week: Learning to seek help and accept love and care is a critical life skill. Children deprived of love early in life find feelings of love and attachment difficult. Here’s what you can do.
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#adoptionparenting
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#adoptionparenting
My blog this week. A teaser to a paper we just published in the International Journal of TB and Lung Diseases, and an intro to the book Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green. Why both of them together? Read my essay 🙂
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Tuberculosis, a Challenging Infection in the US and the World
Clinical Medicine | Public Health | Reading | October 5, 2025
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October 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My blog this week. A teaser to a paper we just published in the International Journal of TB and Lung Diseases, and an intro to the book Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green. Why both of them together? Read my essay 🙂
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