iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 18h

Last two times I bought a car I knew what I wanted and dealt with multiple dealers via email. Got agreement on everything before I went in, only had to go and sign papers in person

110

Reposted by Andrew Wright MD

Melanie McFarland @mctelevision.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Reminder: Tonight at 7pm, @kristenmillares.bsky.social and I will be walking through "Desire Lines" at Elliott Bay Book Co. Come join us, especially if you're needing to reconnect to yourself. We're going to be diving deep, y'all. And it's free! www.eventbrite.com/e/kristen-mi...

eventbrite.com

Kristen Millares Young w/ Melanie McFarland, DESIRE LINES

"Thrilled to have this explosive and daring collection in my hands. More, please."—Luis Alberto Urrea, author of 'The Devil's Highway'

031

Reposted by Andrew Wright MD

Mary Brandt, MD, MDiv @drmlb.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Holy truth.

084

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Also need ability for multiple moderators to manage group

010

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I like this as a potential replacement for some physician Facebook groups that I am in which are private to allow for candid discussion. Would be good to be publicly discoverable but then moderator to approve access. Would also be nice to have ability for longer posts.

110

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Totally agree. I wonder if this is specialty specific, as surgery paper have a very short intro (1-2paragraphs) and a long discussion with lots of references.

130

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I’d be there if I could, but out of town this weekend. Looking forward to reading this book!

010

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

IPL was great for my age spots, I’ve since done fraxel which did more for my fine lines and wrinkles

000

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I bought myself a Stetson Open Road after seeing the one Ethan Hawke wears in The Lowdown. Looking forward to season 2!

120

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is niche Seattle, but I’m all for it!

001

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I have the single breasted brown corderoy suit from proper cloth. Highly recommended. Looks like the green is discontinued for now but they do have navy or khaki. propercloth.com/tailored-clo...

propercloth.com

Khaki Stretch Corduroy Waverly Suit

A relaxed suit cut from rich, buttery corduroy. This super soft and comfortable corduroy suit is a classic of cold-weather tailoring. Itâs… Shown in Khaki

000

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

They will 100% lose me and my family. Hard stop. I have communicated this to my ticket rep and will do so again.

340

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

And one crossbow bolt to the side courtesy of your idiot neighbor

110

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Yep- depending on anatomy I’ll do modified Bassini, McVay, Shouldice, or Desarda repair. I’ve never actually done the darning repair myself, although some still advocate it for athletic-related groin pain (previously known as “sports hernia”)

121

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just bought that tacocat album vinyl at the SubPop warehouse sale! Plus, we all know it rains all the time in Seattle and it’s a horrible place to live.

130

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Non-mesh repair isn’t common anymore but I still do 2-3/year in folks that refuse mesh for one reason or another. Important skill to keep in the armamentarium, but few trainees now are learning it.

131

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Those criteria are suspect. I call foul.

100

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“What is cringe but earnestness persevering” Much love and respect to Macklemore from this Seattle-ite. Haven’t met him myself but a number of friends and family have interacted with him and by all accounts he’s a genuinely good person.

000

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We’re so sorry Holly, thinking of you

110

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Absolutely. Love the recaps, especially when coming back to a series after a few years. It can also be fun when the recaps are in different voices or perspectives.

020

Reposted by Andrew Wright MD

Jill Lightner @jilllightner.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Street art in her honor from SE Seattle

A glittery tinsel-fringed illustrated portrait of Dolly Parton on a telephone pole. There's a cartoon voice bubble with a quote from her that says "find out who you are and do it on purpose."

766831716

Reposted by Andrew Wright MD

John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 25/08/2026

I ended up having more extended thoughts on Dolly Parton over on Facebook and I thought I would share them here as well.

When I was much younger, I knew her mostly as a caricature and the object of jokes, because young men are kind of stupid that way and I was no exception, and because she willingly played along with the joke, in part because she knew it would happen anyway, and this way she got to shape some of how that would play out for her, and use it for her own ends. It took me a while to realize how canny that was.

When I got older, I learned that underneath the caricature was a formidable songwriting and business mind. I had an inkling of what a rare combination that was in any person, but how even more rare it was for someone who was who she was, in the field and environment she worked in. Hidden in all those sparkles was a spine of steel.

When I got older than that I learned that in addition to a brilliant mind was a heart of kindness, which directed so much of the good fortune she amassed to herself right back out the door through philanthropic work, helping those in her communities, state and country, and which allowed to see the worth and dignity in those whom so many others treated (and still do treat) with contempt.

She was always all the things she was. What changed was my ability to see and understand who she was. I'm glad I was eventually smart enough to see it all.

422245283

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I’d be listening to KEXP now if I could, knew they would have a tribute to Dolly. I’ll be listening to the stream later

110

Reposted by Andrew Wright MD

Charlie Stross @cstross.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Q: Why is Dolly Parton dead while Donald Trump is still alive? A: Because God and Satan both said "fuck no, I'm not taking him!"

422138

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If he applies and comes out to interview at UW, let me know. Happy to buy him a coffee

110

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Sounds about right. 25-30 is what I’m hearing these days.

100

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

By every metric I’ve had an incredibly successful career, not sure that I would have even gotten in to med school in current environment.

000

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

And because it has gotten so competitive applicants feel they have to apply to a ton of programs.

200

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

That too! Get to do it all over again in 4 years for residency application.

110

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I’d reform undergraduate curriculum to center bioethics, teamwork, empathy, writing, in addition to biology and physiology, deemphasize biochem/physics/calculus beyond intro.

100

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Admissions favor wealthy who have access to extracurriculars and can volunteer, take unpaid research positions, and have connections, hurts those who have to work their way through school

100

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I have strong opinions, but then again that’s my job. Whole system is borked. Too many good applicants, essentially a crap shoot if you get in or not even if qualified. System looks for ability to test well instead of ability to be a good physician.

210

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

More games, more chances to get injured!

000

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Love the ECS tifo for pride night tonight! Always Here Always Proud @soundersfc.com

Banner reading “Always Here Always Proud” from Sounders FC pride night

020

Reposted by Andrew Wright MD

SAGES @sages.org · 13/08/2026

Want to Get Started on Research but Don't Know Where to Start: A Guide for Residents and Fellows Chair: Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD Faculty: Dana Telem, MD, Peter Nau, MD, Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD and Marylise Boutros, MD us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

001

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I understood almost nothing in this article, yet found it entirely compelling

000

Reposted by Andrew Wright MD

Elizabeth Swanson MD PhD @easwanson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Apply to be my successor! If you are a surgery resident interested in transplantation and looking for an unparalleled opportunity to further your health services research skills during your academic development time, I cannot recommended this opportunity more highly. ?s - Please reach out!

careers.umich.edu

Transplant Surgery Research Fellowship | U-M Careers

001

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

They have a decent selection of used high quality office chairs (Herman miller, steelcase) at both Split Level Modern in Burien and Seattle Furniture Company on Stone Way in Seattle.

110

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Amazing video. I’ve thought about if/when this happens in Seattle. I’ve operated though tornado warnings in the Midwest, fire alarms, and security alerts. Scary stuff, but you have to protect the patient

020

Andrew Wright MD @andrewswrightmd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This is the email I sent my rep when I renewed. Similar sentiment

1240

Reposted by Andrew Wright MD

SAGES @sages.org · 06/08/2026

Reminder: The objective of this (short) Foregut Committee survey is to inform future fellows of what to expect in terms of practice patterns once they start looking for jobs. Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQT7L7F

001

Reposted by Andrew Wright MD

G. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · 05/08/2026

Finally

Screenshot of Kermit the Frog in a tuxedo, from a Muppets Christmas special

7143091006