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Rachel Darko, MD

@radarkomd.bsky.social

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­. Howard, Meharry SOM, and Johns Hopkins Peds Alumna. πŸ‘ΆπŸΏβœ¨ Aspiring pediatric intensivist interested in injury prevention and health equity. Views are my own. She/her. #BlackLivesMatter #PedsSky #MedSky

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Responses like the one I got after such a big moment prove 1) people are racist and 2) I will never feel safe blindly following back everyone on this app because of point number 1

10.12.2024 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

$0. I do not accept kick backs. Vaccines are excellent medicine and one of the most well-studied medical advancements in our time. They save lives. What a belittling, insulting way to respond after one of the greatest accomplishments in my life. Have the day you deserve.

10.12.2024 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!!

10.12.2024 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯° thank you!

10.12.2024 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you and YES! I echo this sentiment wholeheartedly

10.12.2024 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to all of the newly board-certified pediatricians!

And just a reminder that I personally know many outstanding physicians who had to take the test more than once, and it does not define you

10.12.2024 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Today, I learned that I am a board certified pediatrician. We thank God.

10.12.2024 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

These are diseases I truly ain’t never seen as a pediatrician thanks to vaccines and I am terrified 😭

09.12.2024 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

BOTH

09.12.2024 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hmm wonder what criticism they faced

06.12.2024 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

8 of lowest 9 are pediatric (geriatrics hanging out with us) #PedSky #PedsID

06.12.2024 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Major crisis with dwindling #Pediatricians and Peds #subspecialists.

#PedsPulm: only 48% of positions, 36% of programs filled. Similar for others.

Need fairer compensation that reflects growing complexity. Not sustainable if pay is 40% of what adult medicine makes.

#Medsky #Pedsky #PedPulmSky

06.12.2024 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Nearly 30% of US Drugstores Closed Over the Last Decade, Study Shows | KQED California’s pharmacy closure rate was below the national average, but three Bay Area counties lost more pharmacies than they had gained.

"Pharmacy deserts" are becoming a reality all across the US. Of US pharmacies operating 2010-2020, ~30% (>26,000) closed by 2021. California’s closure rate was 26%. Mississippi, 41%!Pharmacies in areas with higher rates of patients on Medicaid and/or Medicare have been at greater risk for closing.

05.12.2024 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

Yeah right answer to be honest!

04.12.2024 06:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Correct answer wow!

04.12.2024 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You were correct!

04.12.2024 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.
-Mother Teresa

#HCWvsHunger

03.12.2024 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Going to see Wicked tomorrow! Should I wear makeup or no? I feel like I’m gonna cry 😭

03.12.2024 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Needs $300 to make it to the next residency interview. Even if y'all pitch in $10, it would add up. Please help.

21.11.2024 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

I just don’t understand

20.11.2024 07:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I as a Black woman in medicine find this appointment so infuriating. How can someone who is so unqualified be appointed to such an important position with vast impact?

20.11.2024 07:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Medicaid cuts will do to Pediatric Emergency Departments.

19.11.2024 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Donate to Struggling First Gen Black Medical Student, organized by Jonathan Brisbon Dear Beloved Friends and Supporters, With heartfelt sincerity, I share… Jonathan Brisbon needs your support for Struggling First Gen Black Medical Student

It would be amazing if everyone can share and donate. I have 6 more in person urology residency interviews. The cost of flight and hotel are overwhelming & I am already facing both housing and food insecurity. I have Venmo & cashapp as well or Zelle. Anything would be a blessing. gofund.me/49ee416f

19.11.2024 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Believe women.

19.11.2024 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘€

16.11.2024 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

go.bsky.app/3wc2Q3G #Blackmedsky

15.11.2024 05:50 β€” πŸ‘ 119    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 3
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The horrors persist is my new response to β€œhow are you!”

13.11.2024 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We aren't theater kids, most of us are formerly gifted band nerds.

12.11.2024 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 134    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 5
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thought of the dayyyπŸ€”

12.11.2024 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 31446    πŸ” 3051    πŸ’¬ 324    πŸ“Œ 147

Team #KidVengers here!

13.11.2024 06:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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