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Pitt General Internal Medicine

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Division of General Internal Medicine in the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine and Schools of the Health Sciences. #ProudToBeGIM

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Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing @pittcp3.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
🆕 @jamainternalmed.com, CP3's @bryantshuey.bsky.social, @timandersonmd.bsky.social, & Dr. Ted Park break down new ASAM #benzodiazepine tapering guidelines, highlighting how to support safer #deprescribing, especially for high-risk patients. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @pittgim.bsky.social
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
PGY1 Margaret Bove has been recognized for her empathy and thoughtful approach to patient care and teaching with a Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade! 🥳
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Proud to recognize PGY2 Amy Paul as a Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade honoree! 💙 Known for fostering critical thinking, welcoming questions, and uplifting her team, she exemplifies the professionalism and excellence that define #PittMed.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
How can we deliver more effective, patient-centered care? At today’s #PittHSRseminar, Dr. Thomas Radomski will walk through evidence-based approaches to identifying and de-implementing low-value services. Join us on Zoom: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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MedEdPORTAL @mededportal.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
This @pittgim.bsky.social clinical reasoning workshop on developing summary statements trains pediatric #residents to prioritize patient information & express their problem representation. #MedEd #Medsky www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766...
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Sum It Up for Me: A Novel Workshop in the Synthesis of Comprehensive Summary Statements for Pediatric Residents | MedEdPORTAL
Introduction The ACGME requires progressive monitoring of pediatric trainees’ clinical reasoning. Creation of summary statements is a core clinical reasoning skill because it requires learners to prio...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Congratulations to Rene Claxton, MD, MS, recipient of the UPMC Physician Excellence Award – Senior Physician Excellence in Clinical Care! 🌟 She's celebrated for her exceptional patient care, groundbreaking educational innovation, & deep commitment to uplifting colleagues & trainees.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Congrats to Rebecca Mancoll, MD, winner of the UPMC Physician Excellence Award – Senior Physician Excellence in Clinical Care! 🌟 With 18+ years of experience, she's is known for her outstanding clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, & remarkable leadership across UPMC.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Proud to recognize Brielle Spataro, MD, MS, as a winner of the UPMC Physician Excellence Award! 🥳 Beloved by patients & trainees & admired for her clinical skill, empathy, & leadership, she inspires everyone around her.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
So proud to recognize Sarah Jones, MD, as a recipient of the UPMC Excellence in Patient Experience Award! 🥳 1 of only 9 physicians across UPMC receive this award, which honors her compassion, communication, and dedication to patients!
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Congratulations to Joshua Dejoya, MD, on receiving a Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade! 👏 From daily chalk-talks to uplifting encouragement, he creates an inspiring learning environment for future physicians. #PittMed #AcademicMedicine
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
1 in 10 children who received #opioids during a dental visit experienced an overdose or persistent #OpioidUse. The message is clear: guideline-based nonopioid pain management is essential in pediatric dental care. Read more from @Sudamonas & colleagues: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41081662/
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Congratulations to Debbie DiNardo, MD! 🎉 She received the Anne Preston Advancement of Women in Medicine Award from the Western PA Chapter of the @acpimphysicians.bsky.social, which honors her exceptional work promoting career growth, leadership, and opportunities for women in medicine.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Congratulations to Scott Herrle, MD! 🎉 He received the 2025 Clinical Practice Award from the Western PA Chapter of the @acpimphysicians.bsky.social. This awards recognizes his exceptional dedication to patients, the community, and the profession.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Next Thursday's #PittHSRseminar dives into improving healthcare value by reducing low-value tests, treatments, and medications. Join Dr. Thomas Radomski as he shares insights from EVOLV-Rx and VA-based research on de-implementation strategies. Attend on Zoom: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
It's #PittHSRseminar day! Join Dr. Marnie Bertolet for a discussion on how Bayesian methods can add depth and nuance to study interpretations. 🔗 Join us on Zoom at noon - registration is open! www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
What happens when your p-value is just above 0.05? 🤔 Learn how #Bayesian approaches can bring valuable nuance to borderline findings, using the MINT Trial as a case study during the #PittHSRseminar with Marnie Bertolet, PhD tomorrow. Register for the Zoom: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Dr. @bryantshuey.bsky.social has been named 1 of 5 @nam.edu State Health Policy Fellows. 👏 In this fellowship, Dr. Shuey will contribute to the development and implementation of state health policies and programs. #PittResearchMatters #HealthPolicy Read more: nam.edu/news-and-ins...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
From bench to bedside, see how science is shaping the future of healing. Don’t miss Dr. Dragan Primorac’s #PittHSRseminar on #TranslationalScience advances in #RegenerativeMedicine tomorrow at noon. 📍 Parkvale 305 A/B | 🍽️ Lunch provided 💻 www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
👏 Congratulations to Dr. Jesse Wang, PGY3 Resident, for earning a Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade! Dr. Wang’s compassion and advocacy left a lasting impression on a patient's family and medical students. 💙💛 #PittMed #MedEd
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Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing @pittcp3.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
ICYMI, the PROTECT project, w/CP3’s @jennylociganic.bsky.social & @walidgellad.bsky.social as co-investigators, secured a NIH/NIDA grant to build an #AI clinical tool for predicting relapse in #buprenorphine patients. @pittgim.bsky.social @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social pharmacy.ufl.edu/2025/10/09/a...
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AI-powered clinical tool aims to prevent opioid disorder relapse » College of Pharmacy » University of Florida
The PROTECT tool employs machine learning algorithms to predict a patient’s risk of relapse.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Explore innovative methods for identifying treatment biomarkers in pediatric acute sinusitis at today's #PittHSRseminar at noon with Yi-Fan Chen, PhD. Register to attend on Zoom: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
👏 Congrats to PGY2 Resident, Dr. Paulomi Gohel, for earning a Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade! She earned this recognition by creating a supportive learning environment & modeling exceptional communication with patients. 💙💛 #PittMed #MedEd
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Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing @pittcp3.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Congrats to CP3's @bryantshuey.bsky.social for being selected as a @nam.edu State Health Policy Fellow! He'll gain even more experience in advising state policymakers to improve health in PA. nam.edu/news-and-ins... @pittgim.bsky.social @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Join us for the next #PittHSRseminar featuring Yi-Fan Chen, PhD, as we explore how linear mixed-effects model trees can help identify potential antibiotic biomarkers in children with acute sinusitis. Register to attend on Zoom: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
.@PittGIM faculty member @SonyaBorrero was recently named as one of three "Women Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Pittsburgh" by North Hills Monthly Magazine. Read the story: www.nhmmag.com/post/women-s...
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Women Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Pittsburgh
Though women make up the majority of the healthcare workforce globally, they remain underrepresented in leadership positions.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Congratulations to Andrea Carter, MD for being appointed as the UPMC GME Professional Development Taskforce Co-Chair! 👏
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Congratulations to our amazing APPs who were nominated for the 2025 APP Preceptor of the Year Award! 👏 ⭐ Hannah Burkholder, DNP, CRNP ⭐ Austin Griffith, PA-C ⭐ Tyler Hays, PA-C ⭐ Tauna Price, DNP, CRNP
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Renee Cloutier, PhD (@rcloutierphd.bsky.social) co-authored an article in @us.theconversation.com that highlights a new website Dr. Cloutier and colleagues built that publishes and tracks #opioid settlement fund spending data in Pennsylvania. Read it here: theconversation.com/new-website-...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Congrats to Dr. Holly Thomas, who has been appointed Secretary of @menopausesociety.bsky.social! 👏
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Mentorship matters. @pittpalcare.bsky.social Director Dr. Yael Schenker has been recognized with the Hillman Cancer Center's Outstanding Research Mentor Award for her exceptional support and guidance of the next generation of researchers. We are so proud to celebrate her leadership and impact! 👏
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Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing @pittcp3.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🆕analysis led by CP3's Dr. Katie Suda & Tate Miner & team shows National Action Plan implementation wasn't associated with changes in antibiotic sales after 2 years. @mina-t.bsky.social @pittgim.bsky.social Read more @ichejournal.bsky.social: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Ever wondered how to make the most of working with a #biostatistician? 🤝 Dr. Kaleab Abebe will share strategies for effective collaboration & communication to support your research in today's #PittHSRseminar at noon. Attend in person or on Zoom: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Strong collaboration between clinical researchers & biostatisticians is key to impactful science. Learn how to strengthen your research by working effectively with biostatisticians in this #PittHSRseminar with Dr. Kaleab Abebe. 📍 In-person or on Zoom www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
While promising, direct to inject #buprenorphine is resource intensive and needs a robust clinical infrastructure to be successful. #PittHSRseminar
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Patients describe experiencing some mild discomfort like anxiety, nausea, and restlessness when undergoing low dose initiation for #buprenorphine. #PittHSRseminar
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
When used in the #OutpatientSetting, a low dose initiation protocol to start #buprenoprhine is successful in approximately 1 out of 3 patients. #PittHSRseminar
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Low dose initiation and direct to inject protocols are novel strategies of starting #buprenorphine while lowering the risk of precipitated withdrawal. #PittHSRseminar
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Join us tomorrow at noon for Small Doses, Big Implications with Dr. Leslie Suen! Learn about low-dose #buprenorphine initiation and innovations that expand access for patients with complex needs. Register to attend on Zoom: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Congratulations to Dr. René Claxton, who was recently promoted to Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine! 👏🎊👏 @pittgim.bsky.social
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Congratulations to Carla Spagnoletti, who was awarded the ADME Ann Thompson Award for Lifetime Achievement! 🥳 This award recognizes a senior faculty member who has demonstrated commitment to & has advanced #MedEd locally, regionally, nationally, & internationally.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Anna Donovan for being awarded the ADME Steven Kanter Exemplary Educator Award! 🥳 This award recognizes an early or mid-career faculty member who is an emerging leader in the field of #MedEd.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Women #Veterans with #lupus or #RheumatoidArthritis are experiencing higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to groundbreaking work from Deirdre Quinn, PhD, MSc (@mscontraception.bsky.social). Read more about this research in @medpagetoday.com:
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Lupus, RA Hit Pregnant Veterans Hard
Substantially greater risk for 'nonlive' births, severe maternal morbidity
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Join us tomorrow for a special #PittHSRseminar, co-sponsored by Pitt's Department of Epidemiology! Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb will be discussing data justice for Pittsburgh's Black neighborhoods. Attend in person or stream with Panopto: www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/events/hsr-s...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Rene Claxton on her promotion to Professor of Medicine! 🎉 Her dedication to advancing communication skills and evidence-based teaching is shaping the future of #MedEd.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Dr. Gina Piscitello spoke with @medpagetoday.com about a review she led that found a lack of uniformity surrounding US laws guiding clinician decision-making for initiating or maintaining life-sustaining treatment. Read it here: www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Congrats to Dr. Tim Bober for being awarded an NIDDK Emerging Physician Scientist Administrative Supplement (MPIs Rosland & Low) entitled "Understanding the Impact of Digital Health Literacy on Technology Use for Diabetes Self-Management among People with Type II Diabetes!"
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Congratulations to Chung-Chou (Joyce) Chang on her promotion to Professor with Tenure! 🥳 Dr. Chang has been instrumental in advancing biomedical research at Pitt, collaborating across disciplines to improve study design, data analysis, and research impact.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Check out this video abstract from Paul Joudrey & Travis Donahoe, who studied how state regulations governing #OpioidTreatmentPrograms affect geographic access to #methadone maintenance treatment. Out now in a special edition of Health Affairs! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcCw...
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State-Level Restrictions & Access To Methadone
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Dr. Jillian Kyle has been accepted into the @journalgim.bsky.social Editorial Fellowship! 🥳 In this program, Dr. Kyle will gain hands-on experience in the peer review & publishing process, work with editorial mentors, & develop skills to continue to shape the future of #AcademicMedicine.
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Pitt General Internal Medicine @pittgim.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Traveling for Labor Day weekend? Download & listen to Dr. Raagini Jawa discuss #XylazineWounds on an episode of Behind the Evidence, an #AddictionMedicine podcast from the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center! 🎧 rss.com/podcasts/beh...
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