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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I am on the brink of considering the pursuit of dual fellowships in both rheumatology and infectious disease to be a sane and attractive decision HELP

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

white people spawning from all corners of my east asian park I guess the stereotype is true they are kind of obsessed about being outdoors

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Went to Ximending after work. These tourists are having a Really Good Time. I don’t see the appeal but good for them. Seeing people enjoying things makes me happy too

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I am working on some notes while Very Tired and typed “emergent tacos” instead of “emergency department” for whatever reason

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

One Discovery I made today is that tofu is edible straight out of the package so with some katsuo soy sauce I ate one whole block of nigari tofu all by myself

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Mid-shift with the Elixir of Life Eight 24-28 hour shifts this month on top of normal work days send help

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

tfw a major typhoon about to hit + u immunosuppressed af + have a 28-hour shift tomorrow + JUST NOW accidentally ate some undercooked fried chicken

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Apparently I have Grave’s, despite a normal fT4. I guess autoimmune really does beget autoimmune

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I actually don’t care if using one of these TJ bags in Asia is considered cringe Gen Z behavior It was 2.99 and perfectly matches my dodo drink holder (there’s a drink holder INSIDE the birb) and I got it in Chicago during ACR so it’s a special bag 😬

A Halloween Trader Joe’s mini tote bag in black, with a purple bottom, orange text, and green straps. One stuffed dodo bird is hanging from the handle.

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

My list of physicians who also have autoimmune diseases, including SLE, keeps growing. Highly biased and deeply flawed methodology, but the prevalence appears to be much higher than the general population

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I did a fitness test to access my hospital’s free gym. Turns out I am spectacularly out of shape with curiously strong muscles 🦕

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I have been working on an autoethnography on chronic illness and physician identity. Thinking it could be turned into a full paper at some point But also I identify as a clinical research kind of person and it’s a little weird to have this on my researchgate?

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I missed several doses of my 2.5mg (very low dose) pred, after getting a 100mg MTP bolus before RTX earlier in the week, and during a very stressful 103-hour work week. Ended up with what most likely was an adrenal crisis which fortunately I caught in time. Doctors can be very dumb patients.

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Kicking off #LupusAwarenessMonth with a thyroid nodule aspiration tomorrow. People with SLE have a ~2x risk of developing thyroid cancer so it is a good idea to keep an eye on these nodules

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Next month’s itinerary: 1. Return from vacation 2. Practice medicine on people 3. Have medicine practiced on me (inpatient rituximab twice + get sus nodule aspirated again because it still looks sus)

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I am so done with surgery 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Some random lady just randomly gave me a juice box she just bought as part a buy 1 get 1 free deal at familymart. Thank you random lady

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I just filled in a PRO survey that started with: “I am a (choose one)” 1. Lupus patient 2. Physician 3. Nurse 4. Other

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

the chronically ill physician life is asking yourself “why am i sick” after THREE 28 hour shifts in ONE WEEK followed by a weekend conference 💅

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Another 24h surg shift tomorrow. Better fuel tf up tonight bc there is a good chance that I will not be eating drinking or sleeping Probably go for a swim tonight too

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Sitting in the hospital lobby after a 24h shift, hydrating while watching a random parrot swear…it’s a whole mood

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The sorting hat has placed me into IM residency starting Aug, as expected. It’s making this mandatory surgery rotation that much more soul (and hip) crushing. It’s contributing to my eventual hip replacement I am sure. But the people on GS service are so nice.

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Doing a panel on identity at the taiwan medical anthropology conference. First time submitting something based on personal experience & social science-y (vs. the PP posters at ACR). Steep learning curve & lowkey weirded out. The anthro people seem comfortable with self as a study subject though

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Roommate is starting a project and we spent the night brainstorming outcomes and biases and getting them acquainted to EndNote. Who am I to say this but I’m starting to see why some folks enjoy being a mentor. And I’m both frightened and flattered to see a peer? write my bullshit down?? on paper???

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The streets are empty. Nothing is open during LNY except the department stores So the entire populace of Greater Taipei just fit ourselves into the department stores. I bought a backpack yay

A small, slim Victorinox laptop backpack

Black Victorinox backpack with front pocket open showing the organization panel

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Threads is a good place to be. Not enough rheumatology content over there but the vibe is excellent

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Finding it difficult to make time to consistently study AND do/consume research during residency. That said I do have the lofty goal of reading Harrison’s cover to cover in a couple of years

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Taiwanese steak: It always starts with a sticky table, coke in a paper cup, and corn chowder slopped from a huge cauldron into a plastic bowl.

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Literally the only garments that won’t create apocalyptic levels of static against my white coat are ugly ass hospital-issued scrubs I refuse to wash (or spend money on, at least for now) scrubs so it looks like I’ll be hoarding ugly ass hospital-issued scrubs

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our flight arrived at 5:10a s/p #ACR25 and my rheum is in clinic rn seeing his 14749373 pts

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

So I came in this morning through the south bldg at McCormick and instead of #ACR25 there was the National Funeral Directors Association.

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Lounge showers are fully booked🥲 nice guy put me on the waiting list tho I hope I get to shower before this 15 hour flight

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Sweet and salty and spicy all at once

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Whoever is putting these masks at the ribbon station at #ACR25, thank you! I got one of mine chewed on by a puppy (so worth it tho) and didn’t bring enough extras and am fairly immunocompromised so this is much appreciated

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I hope everyone would excuse my extreme awkwardness 🤣 this is the most socializing I’ve done in a very very long while

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Wonderful #PatientPerspectives poster by @japan_rheu_vas on a low intensity strength training designed for patients with #RheumaticDisease. Ten simple 2-3 minute videos to prevent osteoporosis and improve mood/QoL!

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I bought this stuffed Akita puppy onboard the Resort Shirakami train between Aomori and Akita. #ACR25 is her first conference. Don’t have a name yet but DORIS sounds good! 😉💜

A stuffed Akita puppy hanging off a black backpack

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Spotted on the shuttle: a truly frightening amount of birds convening on this rooftop

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Jamie Chieh Lo @jamiechiehlo.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Patient presenter ribbon spotted! At what point does the number of #ACR25 ribbons become obnoxious? 😅 (Also decided to trade in the international attendee ribbon for the patient presenter one, because they’re both pink and my badge already says Taiwan)

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