1/
At @EmoryMedicine, our curriculum includes a 4-year longitudinal connection of 8-9 classmates assigned to one faculty advisor in “small groups.”

I’ve been an SG advisor since 2007 and it has been—hands down—one of the most rewarding things of my career.

Like, for real.
2/
Every other year since ‘07, I’ve been assigned a new small group.

Yup.

It’s sooo cool to meet them on their first day of Med school and then get to hood them on their last day! (My commencement tears have become legendary.)

Ha.
3/
Yesterday, I got to welcome my 8TH small group to our SG fam. And I swear, y’all. It’s like anticipating a new baby coming.

Here’s why:

Because now I know what can unfold over these years. Not just in medical school but beyond. It’s sooo magical.
4/
So fun fact:

My first SG dubbed themselves “Small Group ALPHA.” Since then, we’ve just stuck with the Greek alphabet to name each new group. (It’s been a great way to keep track of the generations.)

Mm hmmmm.
5/
When I imagine all that this family has meant to each other? I cry. (What a shock!😂) The connection remains.

Yup.

Long after training, the family remains. The text threads are still active. The bond is forever.

Le sigh.
6/
And what’s cool is that there are 16 groups led by 16 faculty every year. And YES. We do get sufficient protected time to pour into these students.

We sure do. Which is huge.

Man. I wish I’d had something like this as a student. It’s a game changer.
7:
And so. Allow me to introduce you to the newest members of the #SGManning family:

Small Group Theta!

Oh. And if you are looking at these photos and wondering if all of this is as special as it looks? The answer is YES.💙👊🏽

#loveisthewhat #supportisaverb
#bestjobever

• • •

Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh
 

Keep Current with Kimberly D. Manning, MD

Kimberly D. Manning, MD Profile picture

Stay in touch and get notified when new unrolls are available from this author!

Read all threads

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

PDF

Twitter may remove this content at anytime! Save it as PDF for later use!

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

how to unroll video
  1. Follow @ThreadReaderApp to mention us!

  2. From a Twitter thread mention us with a keyword "unroll"
@threadreaderapp unroll

Practice here first or read more on our help page!

More from @gradydoctor

17 Jul
1/
This week at Grady

You: “They stay talking’ ‘bout how everybody could get that shot if they want it. All they got to do is walk in.” *making air quotes* “But that’s some bullshit.”
Me: *listening*
You: “That AIN’T all you got to do.”

You folded your arms in a huff.
2/
You: “Like, you go up in there and it AIN’T straightforward. ‘Specially at the regular pharmacies.”
Me: “No?”
You: “I mean, not if you ain’t good with filling a bunch of stuff out on line. Plus you got to have certain information.”

I stayed quiet. You went on.
3/
You: “I mean yeah, it IS some folks who dead against that #COVIDVaccine—but it’s a whole bunch of folks that would get it if it wasn’t so got-damn hard.”

*silence*

Me: “So, like what would be best? In your opinion?”

You raised your eyebrows and laughed.

Me: “I’m for real.”
Read 15 tweets
14 Jul
1/
#AmazingGrady

I placed my stethoscope upon a quiet chest recently. Flashed a penlight into eyes where pupils did not respond.

My fingertips rolled over the curve in the neck where a carotid pulse would normally offer up a reassuring thump--but felt nothing.

Nothing.
2/
Just cool, quiet skin.

This patient was severely ill. The family and patient had chosen a "Do Not Resuscitate" order to allow a natural transition. So, once it became imminent, no one fought it.

No code sirens.
No cacophony of ACLS.

Just a peaceful acknowledgment.
3/
The illness was far too mighty and swift to allow a transfer to hospice after leaving the ICU.

The family stood vigil for those first few hours. Then exhaustion set in. When it happened, no family was in the room.

But it was peaceful still. And with dignity.

It was.
Read 10 tweets
29 Jun
1/
Mostly I have remained quiet about #twitter verification and (what I like to call) Black physician #verifygate.

Partly because I'd like to believe that verification starts with how we feel about ourselves.

But I'll also admit it's a form of self-protection.

You know? Image
2/
I also think of how, historically, there are so many examples of successful people who look like me who do or don't get the metaphorical blue check for their work.

So you say the thing we always say:

"You don't verify me. My community verifies me."

Right? Right.
3/
But then, if you have enough time, it creeps into your thoughts. And, even if it doesn't really mean anything, you think about it.

You know?

And listen. Since I'm generally not a person who likes to be upset, I will instead shape this into a case.

Okay? Cool.
Read 17 tweets
29 Jun
1/
#InternReflections, Day 7

This final reflection isn’t really a story. It really just centers on gratitude.

Yup.

Was internship tough? Yes. Was I scared a lot? You better believe it.

But damn, I loved that year. So, so much.

Let me explain why: Image
2/
I didn’t know if then, but that year was where I cultivated a #growthmindset.

It was humbling.
It was inspiring.
It was empowering.

And—dare I say it? It was fun.

It was. Image
3/
The learning curve was exponential. The new relationships and expectations were overwhelming at times but, in hindsight, they were the best part.

Totally.

One thing I’m super glad about is that I heeded some great advice I heard during my intern orientation. . . . ImageImage
Read 7 tweets
28 Jun
1/
#InternReflections, Day 6

*tap, tap, tap*

Me: *startling awake* “What? Huh?” *looking all around*

Suddenly, he came into focus. It was one of our hospital security officers.

He gestured for me to roll down the window.

Me: “Huh? Oh. Uh okay.”

I tried but couldn’t move.
2/
I remembered then that I’d tucked and folded my arms beneath my scrub top just after reclining my car seat.

It was now dark outside. I was so disoriented.

And . . . cold. Like freezing cold.

*tap, tap, tap*

He gave his finger a more exaggerated roll down motion.
3/
When I lowered the window, I noticed his eyes dart to my left shoulder. I registered the fleeting look of disgust and then disbelief on his face.

Him: “Were you out here, like, taking a nap . . . on purpose?”
Me: *placing my hand over the giant slobber stain* “Uhhh. . .what?”
Read 20 tweets
27 Jun
1/
#InternReflections, Day 5

ICU, 1997

Them: "You need to steer clear of Ida."
Me: "Which one is Ida?"
Them: *head gesture* "The one talking to our attending. She's legendary for going off on interns."
Me: *swallows hard*
Them: "Look. She even checks attendings."

I looked.
2/
Ida's hands were animated as she talked. I noticed the way her biceps bulged at the meeting of her scrub sleeve when she moved her arms. Her head was up and eye contact deliberate.

Ida: *hand gestures*
Attending: *listening*
Ida: *explaining something*
Attending: *nodding*
3/
It startled me when they both erupted into laughter. It was warm and respectful. The attending said something else and she said something back. Both gave knowing nods.

And that was it.

Them: "Most of the nurses here are cool. Not her, though."

I gave a tiny nod.
Read 22 tweets

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3/month or $30/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!

Follow Us on Twitter!

:(