LaDonna Kearse, MD

Wrapped up my duties as @ras-acs.bsky.social Chair of the Communications Working Group at @facs.org #ACSCC25! Excited to see the amazing work the group will continue to do!

Dear colleagues,
I’m running for @ras-acs.bsky.social Secretary & would love your support! RAS ACS has given me so much & I’m dedicated to seeing its continued growth. I’m passionate about trainee/patient advocacy & finding innovative ways to support you during your career. Ballots in email.
Thx!

We’re less than 2 months away from #ACSCC25! Early bird registration for Clinical Congress ends on Mon, 8/18. Residents, be sure to register on or before 8/18 to secure FREE registration. We look forward to seeing you all at our Surgery Resident Program!

www.facs.org/for-medical-...

WATCH: Surgeons Exude Energy, Purpose at Leadership & Advocacy Summit Surgeon leaders and advocates came together to advance their work at the 2025 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit.

We had such a great time at this year's Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC! Thank you to the approximately 500 surgeons from across the US who joined us to help shape the future of surgery and surgical patient care.

Check out the highlights from #ACSLAS25 👇🎥

The deadline is approaching to submit your spectacular case for @facs.org Clinical Congress 2025! Be sure to submit by May 5th!

🔗: redcap.facs.org/surveys/?s=R...

Okay, so I got to do something really cool with my MUCH cooler mentors @susannewarnermd.bsky.social @drcnclarke.bsky.social!

Check out our @socsurgonc.bsky.social podcast on ensuring a diverse workforce in surgical oncology, feat Drs. Clarke, Stewart IV, & Shubeck. Moderators: Dr. Warner & myself.

Okay, took a quick hiatus from social media. Catch me up!

What’s new on #SurgSky?
Any new book recs emerging on #BookSky?

‼️🚨: new @facs.org ACS Bulletin article fresh off the press! 📰

Learn how AI can benefit you as a trainee and as a program during the Match Day process, while also understanding the limitations of this tool.

🔗: www.facs.org/for-medical-...

Registration is now live! Be sure to register (for FREE) for the Leadership and Advocacy Summit. There's also still 8 days left to apply for the 2025 ACS Leadership and Advocacy Summit Resident Travel Award.

Travel Award: facs.org/for-medical-...

Register: facs.org/for-medical-...

Welcome to @bsky.app #SurgSky! 🎊👏

…bleets (if that’s what we’re calling posts) will be slow while my fingers continue to defrost. 🥶

Not feeling very thankful for this weather, but on a positive note, this has forced me to put the Xmas tree up much earlier this year. 🎄

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I’ve reached the “it’s so cold I want to cry, but if I cry my tears will freeze” stage of winter.

1 in 3 women worldwide has experienced physical and/or sexual violence mostly at the hands of an intimate partner.

It’s the International Day to End Violence against Women and Girls!

1 in 3 girls and women around the world experience physical and/or sexual violence by:

A husband
A boyfriend
An intimate partner
A lover
A parent
A relative
A colleague
A boss
A stranger

bit.ly/3gy8pfq
#NoExcuse

Yes, me too! Thanks for the suggestions; added them to my list. I’ll have to let you know if I come across another good book or series!!

Currently finishing up Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler & on the lookout for fantasy fiction, sci-fi, & historical fiction and nonfiction #booksky recs.

Joining my kids in their 40-book reading challenge & want to show them it’s very doable & loads of fun!

Please drop any book recs below 👇🏾📚!

I’m so sorry. Sending my condolences to you and your family.

#GlobalSurgery #SurgSky residents/fellows, our RAS- @amcollsurgeons.bsky.social Global Surgery & Membership working groups are excited to host a Q&A with Dr. Valery Vilchez Parra on Nov 25th at 8 pm EST/5 pm PST. Come hear about her journey and experiences! 🌍

Link: facs-org.zoom.us/j/91028466340

Resident and Associate Society For surgical trainees and young surgeons, the Resident and Associate Society of the ACS serves to familiarize you with College programs and leadership

I am thrilled to join the #SurgSky community – it’s great to see so many familiar faces. Residents, as you navigate this year, don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. Learn more about your opportunities here and keep working hard! www.facs.org/for-medical-...

Done!

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Okay, yay!

Never that! Simply, pure admiration. We just want to join the cool kids on the block. 🥹 🙏

Made a starter pack for #SurgOnc! Planting the seed 🌱, excited to watch this network blossom 🌺

Let me know if you want to be added! #SurgSky #MedSky

go.bsky.app/P21N31C

#SurgSky trainees (all specialties), there’s still time to get engaged with RAS-ACS! Our Global Surgery & Membership teams are meeting this Wed, 11/20.

(join our Comms crew. We’ll show @sages.org & @cosef.org, we’re witty too 🤭)

💬 WhatsApp: tinyurl.com/36scfpnz
📧 Listserv: tinyurl.com/sjft6nv4

#SurgEdSky superstars and supporters, the starter pack is finally here!!

Let’s all connect 🦋 (and share our favorite research *and* memes together)

Rebecca Yarros’s ‘Onyx Storm’ Is Hotter Than Dragon Fire The third book in the Empyrean series is set to be her biggest yet and we have the excerpt you’ve been waiting for!

I am anxiously awaiting the release of Onyx Storm by @rebeccayarros.bsky.social. I need to know what happens to Xaden and Violet. When will the next books in the sequel be out?

For any #booksky peeps impatient like me, found a teaser: www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainmen...

And just like that, my thoracic surgery rotation is done! 🫁 I’ve garnered such an appreciation for being above the diaphragm (but can’t lie, super thrilled to be below it again).

Chief year is flying! #7moCountdown

Chappell Roan radio!

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@amcollsurgeons.bsky.social just joined #BlueSky

So excited! @amcollsurgeons.bsky.social just made the leap to #BlueSky. 🦋 Is there a #SurgOrgSky starter pack? #SurgSky #MedSky

Can any #SurgSky or #MedSky peeps share their best methods for compiling intraop notes? Currently a Notes user, but wondering if there’s a better platform to store instrument/technical preferences/drawings. #SurgEdSky #MedEdSky