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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I deleted my TT earlier this month and just started using UpScrolled. It’s a little buggy but seems like a cross between BlueSky and the old TT. Worth jumping on now if you need a video-based platform.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

“I’m a little despot, short and stout…” (Reposted here by popular demand)

Very short Bovino surrounded by much taller ICE thugs.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Just finding out Bluesky banned Vance within 5 minutes and that was enougu to make me want to be more active on this platform.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I’m not sure why anyone is surprised Pete Hegseth couldn’t keep a lid on classified military information. He couldn’t keep a lid on a bottle of vodka.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Blurbs for #SpontaneousRemission: "A life and death race against time and inconceivable evil" -Heather Gudenkauf "Prepare to be captivated and shocked"-Pat Gussin "A brilliant tome of science vs faith" - Jaime Lyn Hendricks "An addictive read that won't let you go or let you down." - Gabriel Valjan

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

So RFK Jr is going to be confirmed, along with Dr Oz. Science folks, do we have any plan at this point?

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Now is the time to stand up and fight for books and for education. The administration’s new DOE supports book bans, the 1st step toward controlling what is taught to match the Party’s views. Fight book bans at the local level, and fight to protect education at all levels.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

U.S. MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS/HEALTHCARE WORKERS: Use this form to contact your senator, especially if they are on the Senate Finance Committee or the HELP Committee, to urge them to vote AGAINST the confirmation of RFK Jr as Secretary of Health & Human Services. secure.everyaction.com/4OL3RtHPv0aZ...

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Email your Senators to Oppose RFK Jr.’s Appointment to HHS

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

If you’re in the medical field and what’s happening right now to the NIH, CDC, and HHS doesn’t bother you in the slightest bit, never speak to me again.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Judge Merchan, wagging his finger: “You’ve been very naughty. Don’t do it again. You’re free to go.” Trump: “No president has ever been persecuted like I have.”

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

We are a very divided country but I think the one thing we can all agree on is that both the final seasons of Umbrella Academy and of Lost sucked.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I noticed I suddenly have over a thousand followers so just so you all know I post about healthcare, books (especially thrillers) and bookish stuff, neurodivergence, civil rights, and random humor. Not necessarily in that order.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Elon is what would have happened if, instead of losing his parents and getting stranded in the desert with an open chest wound, Tony Stark had just been an insufferable whiny prick.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I’ve officially deleted both of my X accounts and it feels so good!

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who believes in science.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Or, as they say in the rest of the world, happy Thursday.

Happy turkey with Happy Thanksgiving Day above, three autumn leaves on each side of the text. On the left is a message saying Thankful for You with pumpkins on each side. At the bottom in scripture it says “Wishing you all a happy and healthy day”.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I’m elated to announce that Heroic Measures has been named MILITARY THRILLER OF 2024 by BestThrillers.com! So excited to be recognized among great thriller authors. Check out the full list on their site & get your copy at authorjoelshulkin.com/heroic-measu...

Book cover of the thriller novel Heroic Measures and a Winner award label.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

BREAKING: Matt Gaetz, failing to break into the major league, returns to the minors.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Say hello to the next Secretary of the Treasury.

Mr Burns from the Simpsons, a yellow skinned, bald man with a long pointy nose, steepling his fingers together and grinning evilly with his tongue out.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Guys, it’ll all be okay now. Trump picked an actual DOCTOR to oversee healthcare. Wait, what? It’s Dr Oz? F%*^%f%*#*{*f%*#*}*

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Reposted by Joel Shulkin, MD MPH

Justin Fife - Narrator @justinfife.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Whiskey Wednesday on 11/20/24 at 7pm PT! Join me for a live reading of "Heroic Measures" by Joel Shulkin (@drjoelshulkin). A medical examiner's world is upended when a presumed-dead soldier awakens during autopsy. 📺 Premiers Live on: twitch.tv/4fife6 YouTube.com/@4fife6 See you there! 😊

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

On Threads, if you say Stephen King three times he appears to say hi and grants a wish. What happens if you say Mark Hamill three times on Bluesky?

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

The Venn diagram of people who don’t believe vaccines work and those who advocate loudly for homeopathy is a solid circle.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I'm a board-certified developmental-behavioral pediatrician w/ nearly 20 years experience working w/ autistic kids, along w/ an MPH. But sure, listen instead to the worm-eaten lawyer who thinks WiFi weakens the blood-brain barrier about what causes autism.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Sounds like Lauren Boebert read my thriller HEROIC MEASURES and thought it was non-fiction. And the $%@# didn't even leave a review.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

RFK Jr is the Wish version of a healthcare professional.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I’m surprised Scott Baio, Justine Bateman, Kevin Sorbo, and Rob Schneider haven’t been nominated yet. I mean, best and the brightest, right?

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Is it too late to just fill the White House and Congress with dogs?

White maltichon wearing battle dress uniform and an American flag cape

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I’m kind of surprised we haven’t heard anything yet about Rudy Giuliani being appointed to the Ministry of Magical Thinking.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Omg I just realized who Trump’s next SCOTUS nominee is going to be:

Judge Judy holding up her right hand and giving a suspicious look

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

BREAKING NEWS George Santos named Secretary of Factz

Photo of notorious liar George Santos smiling in front of an American flag

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

It’s funny how he doesn’t have as a priority for January finding out who was behind the “assassination attempt”.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Anyone who took an ethics class (and paid attention) knows libertarianism is the least effective and least ethical approach to healthcare. A healthy population far exceeds one where healthcare only goes to those who can afford it.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

The Antivaxx movement is yet another attempt to blame women for their child’s autism. Here are some facts: Autism existed before MMR. Nothing a parent does or doesn’t do after birth causes autism. Early intervention/teaching caregivers to understand their autistic child greatly improves outcomes.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

With the worm-eaten RFKJr taking over NIH, we need a private coalition of researchers & specialists to fund, advocate for, & advance facts and squash mis information. Unless they repeal 1A, they can stop govt fact-checking but they can’t stop us from spreading the truth.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

This account: --Supports diversity & equity --Opposes book bans --Supports indie authors --Opposes imposition of one's religious beliefs on others --Supports Free Appropriate Public Education --Supports universal healthcare as a basic human right --Supports the right to protest --Opposes hate

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Hmmm… whatcha saying there, Duolingo?

Duolingo screen showing portuguese translation for “He has no ability to be president.”

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

It clearly wasn’t about her emails. It was because they’re females.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 03/09/2024

Can we get a shoutout to the OG’s who’ve been here since the early days when BlueSky was invite-only?

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 27/06/2024

The only reboot I will accept in 2025 is Buckaroo Banzai.

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 31/05/2024

Do they allow Sharpies in state penitentiaries?

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Joel Shulkin, MD MPH @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social · 19/04/2024

If they’re concerned about spreading misinformation, threatening child safety, and promoting anti-mental health, shouldn’t they ban TruthSocial rather than Tiktok?

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