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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate

@devikaraomd.bsky.social
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Peds Pulmonologist, writer, from TX trying to enact change and advocate for little lungs. Also sickle cell warrior and anti-tobacco queen.

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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Published a piece in Doximity about the incorporation of AI into medical practice— and how it’s crucial that we kindle our creativity as AI infiltrates our work lives. Let me kmow what your think! www.doximity.com/newsfeed/468...
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AI, Meet Physician Creativity
I'll always remember the year 2025 as the one where I began to wonder if I had been replaced by a robot. I was struggling to edit a scientific manu...
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Love this so much! I recommend you give @lonestarleft.com a follow!!!
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Michelle H. Davis @lonestarleft.com · 25/06/2025
Don’t confuse us with the DC elite. We’re building a working-class movement from the ground up.
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The Most Progressive Democratic Party in America Is in Texas
Don’t confuse us with the DC elite. We’re building a working-class movement from the ground up.
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Let’s listen to pediatricians!!
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U.S. News & World Report @usnews.com · 07/06/2025
Nearly half of Americans live in areas that recieve a failing grade in air quality in the newest American Lung Association report. Read more: buff.ly/YvrjKza ALA report: buff.ly/YL4xdut
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These Cities Have the Worst Air Pollution in the U.S.
California cities retained six of the top 10 spots despite a sharp increase in air pollution in some parts of the eastern United States.
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Dallas made national news for a protest. www.keranews.org/news/2025-06...
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Hundreds in Dallas protest ICE, the Trump administration in response to L.A. unrest
Hundreds of protesters gathered around Margaret Hill Bridge in Dallas Monday against recent immigrations arrests and raids. It comes in support of protests that occurred in Los Angeles over the weekend.
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
My best outfit for #ATS2025. Ready for our session on tobacco advocacy, and learning center session on race neutral PFTs!!
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Running from one session (advocacy in tobacco) to another (implications of race neutral PFTs in children) today. But very grateful and excited for all the opportunities to use my voice to help kids! Also wearing a fabulous dress my hubs convinced me to buy in India.
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Cory Booker took the ultimate overnight call
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
I caught the ending with my youngest child. It was so moving @booker.senate.gov, you’re very inspiring. My 8 YO said “Man he must be thirsty and have to go to the bathroom.”
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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Longest speaking filibuster ever was 24 hours, 18 minutes by Strom Thurmond in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957. In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Senator Cory Booker has now broken the record for the longest Senate Floor speech, previously held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours 18 minutes).
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
UCONN!!!!
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Dr. Sven-Eric Jordt #TobRegSky @sejordt.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #PCCM 🛟 French parliament votes to ban disposable e-cigarettes www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
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French parliament votes to ban disposable e-cigarettes
The measure banning single-use electronic cigarettes, popular among young people in France, is part of a wider government anti-smoking campaign.
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
According to the Houston Chronicle, public health officials in Texas think that there are likely 200-300 people now infected with measles. If confirmed, this outbreak is already out of control. H/t to @mickiemo.bsky.social for the heads up. www.chron.com/news/houston...
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Hundreds of people feared infected with measles in Texas
The outbreak of measles in a small West Texas community may be worse than officials originally thought. They are scrambling to promote vaccinations.
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Unbelievable! Project 2025’s creator’s daughter has cystic fibrosis and is on Trikafta!!! My jaw dropped reading this. @terrilaguna.bsky.social @gregsawickimd.bsky.social @drmeghanmcgarry.bsky.social
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
That was an amazing half time show. Loving these commercials as well!!
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David Hogg @davidhogg.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Here’s what we did today
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Texas NIH stats
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Thanh Neville, MD, MSHS @thanh-neville.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
#NIH just slashed indirect costs caps on grants to 15%--this is a HUGE blow to the research community. While there is certainly inefficiency to the grants system, indirects help institutions support scientists & academic infrastructure. No one will want to do research anymore. #medsky #academicsky
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-068.html
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Atul Gawande @agawande.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
We are up against Brandolini’s Law: The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it. wapo.st/4ht6mU5
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Analysis | The White House’s wildly inaccurate claims about USAID spending
Eleven out of 12 claims about the agency’s work are misleading, wrong or lack context.
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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Here are the options on the table (which are not mutually exclusive): 1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment* 2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything 3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can 4. Citizens march en mass
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
This is amazing
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent. Opportunities are everywhere. Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
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Atul Gawande @agawande.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
I ran @USAID health programs for the last 3 years. Trump’s 90 day Stop Work Order on foreign assistance does serious damage to the world and the US. Examples:🧵
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
I feel like there’s a lesson to be learned here…
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
"Vice President Harris never called a little girl cute or commented on her outfit; instead, she'd say, 'You look like the smartest person in your class.' The vice president would say, 'Let me hear you say, 'I am a leader,'' and even the youngest girls would say it back." slate.com/news-and-pol...
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I Was Kamala Harris’ Videographer. I Wish I Could Show You What I’ve Seen.
She completely changed me.
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Enjoyed making veggie stir friend quinoa for dinner. Tried a new recipe, and modified it as always. Didnt use chili paste bc of kids. minimalistbaker.com/30-minute-qu...
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Discussions with colleagues this week: -cancelled NIH study sections; worries re destroyed careers -historic absence of MMWR -we will not succumb 2 chaos -IMG fellows encouraging one another to carry ID at all times -surge in C-sec b4 EO takes effect -fearful families requesting virtual visits
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Angela Woods @literarti.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Are you looking to connect into conversations across the medical humanities? Do you want to learn more about the latest concepts, writers, projects and people animating the field? The Polyphony has arrived in BlueSky 🎉🦋🐟 Please join us & share widely @the-polyphony.bsky.social #MedHums
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
In Bangalore, India, Christmas trees are made of daal (lentils), and saris. Traditional wooden dolls as accessories. Love the creativity!
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Maybe the best thing about being in India is that I haven’t read any news about US politics in 5 days. Reconnecting with my spiritual side instead
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Breakfast in India. Veg side is 4 times as big as non veg side. I may not go back to the US.
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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 13/12/2024
An attitude we should all strive for. When we can all talk openly about drugs, like how to prevent or respond to an overdose, we can create greater safety for all.
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Mary Brandt, MD, MDiv @drmlb.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
I've seen a child with tetanus, I've treated near fatal infections after chicken pox, and I've pronounced children dead from COVID whose parents refused to have them vaccinated. We have lost our minds... and are about to lose so many of our precious children.
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Look no further than a peds pulmonologist to learn to channel your frustrations with kids health issues into advocacy, which leads to REAL change! This includes insurance companies!! We can all make a difference… Pic from May of some of my fav pediatric advocates at @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Editing is the amusement park of words. Ride the death drop: delete entire paragraphs you wrote for the good of your premise. Dopamine rush after you’re done! Yet, I dread starting the process of editing. Anyone else feel this way?
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
This is a really important analysis of disparities in salary between peds and adult specialties. This really needs to change, especially as peds subspecialties and gen peds are facing a large number of unfilled positions. PLEASE share. I’m very concerned about my own field in peds pulm.
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Please reach out to @terrilaguna.bsky.social if you’re peds pulm to be added to this wonderful list. I’m slowly starting to reconnect the tubing to the trach/ spacer to the inhaler/ re-tie the pulse ox… you get the idea
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Thank you to @juancceledonmd.bsky.social for a fascinating Grand Rounds today speaking about disparities in asthma- there are omics-based evidence for social determinants of asthma!
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Going to India soon. Bringing Hershey kisses for my fam bc they’re super expensive there. Gifts I won’t be giving: ready made “chai tea latte” mix
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Almost ready for my statistics final tomorrow…
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Why does yoga make me happy? Because my HR goes up and my RR goes DOWN! Wayyyy down. I think controlling RR is undervalued… it’s the gateway to calm. I haven’t been doing yoga regularly for the last 6-8 months and my resting HR has creeped up by 10. Breathing is the key!! Long live the 🫁!!!
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
177 ATS abstracts to read on the wall, 177 abstracts to reeeead. Put a score down, learnings abound, 176 abstracts to read on the wall… 🎶🎼 #pedspulm #programcommittee #ImLearning
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Fellow Texans, please read. We must call these lawmakers and put pressure on them so that this doesn’t become law.
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Today, a parent of a patient refused a flu shot. Had the same convo last year. I repeated the benefits of flu shot, and loudly, so my teen patient could hear. I also spoke loudly about tobacco harms. Our words matter, and we persevere on to combat disinformation, and disseminate facts. Link to…
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Made puliyogare for the first time ever! Classic South Indian fried rice dish make with tangy tamarind sauce and a ton of different spices. I love trying new recipes/ dishes on the weekends
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Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate @devikaraomd.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Pediatrics just got harder. And we already get less respect and less pay. We provide a voice for the most vulnerable, for those who cannot vote. Take a moment to thank a pediatrician that you know, and to put pressure on lawmakers to respect science
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