Rana Awdish MD
@ranaawdish.bsky.social
I make sense of hard things.
Author of In Shock and the upcoming book After Shock. Essayist. #MedSky
Also Physician|Patient|Painter|Mom
Link to preorder After Shock:
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Author of In Shock and the upcoming book After Shock. Essayist. #MedSky
Also Physician|Patient|Painter|Mom
Link to preorder After Shock:
https://bit.ly/4osAZw7
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This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.
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The world would be immensely better if more religions and their believers had even a tenth of the dedication the Sikhs do to doing good for people with no gatekeeping or expectations of anything other than "you are a fellow human in need and we can help you"
Folks, if you are hungry, please contact your local Sikh gurdwara. Or just show up for langar, which most gurdwaras do several times a week, for a free meal. Lots also do weekly or monthly drives giving out groceries.
No conversion necessary. Feeding anyone who is hungry is a key part of Sikhism.
No conversion necessary. Feeding anyone who is hungry is a key part of Sikhism.
A lady on TikTok has been calling churches pretending to be a mother with a baby who needs formula and several churches turned her away. But wouldn’t you know that when she called a Mosque (Islamic Center of Charlotte) they immediately said yes.
[Source: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMpoxsaW/ ]
[Source: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMpoxsaW/ ]
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The world would be immensely better if more religions and their believers had even a tenth of the dedication the Sikhs do to doing good for people with no gatekeeping or expectations of anything other than "you are a fellow human in need and we can help you"
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Those of us who worked with USAID and in global health more broadly warned of this- shouting, screaming into the void. The administration- at every level- understood this would happen. It’s unconscionable.
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Those of us who worked with USAID and in global health more broadly warned of this- shouting, screaming into the void. The administration- at every level- understood this would happen. It’s unconscionable.
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Yes, we did👇🏻
Hundreds of public health workers & their allies marched from the National Mall toward HHS headquarters at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building on Wednesday.
Their mission: Demand HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s resignation.
Hundreds of public health workers & their allies marched from the National Mall toward HHS headquarters at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building on Wednesday.
Their mission: Demand HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s resignation.
Public Health Workers March to HHS, Demand RFK Jr.'s Removal
American Public Health Association closes its annual meeting with organized protest
www.medpagetoday.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Yes, we did👇🏻
Hundreds of public health workers & their allies marched from the National Mall toward HHS headquarters at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building on Wednesday.
Their mission: Demand HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s resignation.
Hundreds of public health workers & their allies marched from the National Mall toward HHS headquarters at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building on Wednesday.
Their mission: Demand HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s resignation.
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Hi, I’m God.
Jesus and I agree that starving the poor so you can build yourself golden bathrooms and golden ballrooms is evil. Anyone who does that shall burn for eternity. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thanks,
God
Jesus and I agree that starving the poor so you can build yourself golden bathrooms and golden ballrooms is evil. Anyone who does that shall burn for eternity. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thanks,
God
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hi, I’m God.
Jesus and I agree that starving the poor so you can build yourself golden bathrooms and golden ballrooms is evil. Anyone who does that shall burn for eternity. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thanks,
God
Jesus and I agree that starving the poor so you can build yourself golden bathrooms and golden ballrooms is evil. Anyone who does that shall burn for eternity. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thanks,
God
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Now more than ever, create an affirming healthcare environment for #lgbtqiaplus patients by using respectful language & addressing unique care needs. @cjstreed.bsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social @lgbtqhealthexce.bsky.social @lgbtqhealth.bsky.social closler.org/uncategorize...
August 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Now more than ever, create an affirming healthcare environment for #lgbtqiaplus patients by using respectful language & addressing unique care needs. @cjstreed.bsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social @lgbtqhealthexce.bsky.social @lgbtqhealth.bsky.social closler.org/uncategorize...
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Today is the best day. 👻
October 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today is the best day. 👻
Proud to be included alongside these brilliant authors 💚@msuhumanmedicine.bsky.social #MedSky
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Books That Inspire: College of Human Medicine Authors |
College of Human Medicine | Michigan State University
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October 31, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Proud to be included alongside these brilliant authors 💚@msuhumanmedicine.bsky.social #MedSky
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A short piece on humility #MedSky
"Approach each patient encounter with humility and curiosity. If you misstep, apologize and invite a reset to restore trust."- @ranaawdish.bsky.social @agawande.bsky.social @choo.bsky.social @erictopol.bsky.social @kevinmd.bsky.social #MedSky closler.org/wp-admin/pos...
October 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A short piece on humility #MedSky
Today is the best day. 👻
October 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today is the best day. 👻
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horror writers, start your engines
May 23, 2024 at 4:35 PM
horror writers, start your engines
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Happiest of birthdays to the person my children have named “the most magical human of all” @ranaawdish.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Happiest of birthdays to the person my children have named “the most magical human of all” @ranaawdish.bsky.social
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With millions at risk of losing SNAP in the coming days, a reminder: hunger doesn't happen in isolation. When food assistance disappears, families use rent money to eat. Then come evictions and homelessness.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
October 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
With millions at risk of losing SNAP in the coming days, a reminder: hunger doesn't happen in isolation. When food assistance disappears, families use rent money to eat. Then come evictions and homelessness.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
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1.4 million Michiganders are now facing zero dollars coming in to their food assistance accounts for November.
Please give $$ if you have it to your local food pantry. This is an emergency.
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
Please give $$ if you have it to your local food pantry. This is an emergency.
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
www.michigan.gov
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
1.4 million Michiganders are now facing zero dollars coming in to their food assistance accounts for November.
Please give $$ if you have it to your local food pantry. This is an emergency.
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
Please give $$ if you have it to your local food pantry. This is an emergency.
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
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I was in ECMO for three weeks when my new set of lungs arrived. I had 24-72 hours left to live when they arrived but with out ECMO I would have never lived long enough to receive them. Thank you for my gift of life Dr. Bartlett
October 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I was in ECMO for three weeks when my new set of lungs arrived. I had 24-72 hours left to live when they arrived but with out ECMO I would have never lived long enough to receive them. Thank you for my gift of life Dr. Bartlett
Some people truly do change the world. Dr. Bartlett was one of them ❤️🩹
October 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Some people truly do change the world. Dr. Bartlett was one of them ❤️🩹
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An incredible experience! I’m so grateful to the team who helped me prepare for this, especially Kara and the Nocturnists! And to @accpchest.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to tell this story! #CHEST2025
#CHEST2025 After Hours live storytelling event was 🔥🔥🔥 with baby gorillas and tales of being lost at sea and near drowning and break dancing! @chriscarrollmd.com @avrahamcoopermd.bsky.social @laxswamy.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
An incredible experience! I’m so grateful to the team who helped me prepare for this, especially Kara and the Nocturnists! And to @accpchest.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to tell this story! #CHEST2025
#CHEST2025 After Hours live storytelling event was 🔥🔥🔥 with baby gorillas and tales of being lost at sea and near drowning and break dancing! @chriscarrollmd.com @avrahamcoopermd.bsky.social @laxswamy.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
#CHEST2025 After Hours live storytelling event was 🔥🔥🔥 with baby gorillas and tales of being lost at sea and near drowning and break dancing! @chriscarrollmd.com @avrahamcoopermd.bsky.social @laxswamy.bsky.social
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Alright. It happened.
The meeting in person that is YEARS overdue.
Good souls connecting with good souls.
Here’s to amazing work moving forward, @ranaawdish.bsky.social
The meeting in person that is YEARS overdue.
Good souls connecting with good souls.
Here’s to amazing work moving forward, @ranaawdish.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Alright. It happened.
The meeting in person that is YEARS overdue.
Good souls connecting with good souls.
Here’s to amazing work moving forward, @ranaawdish.bsky.social
The meeting in person that is YEARS overdue.
Good souls connecting with good souls.
Here’s to amazing work moving forward, @ranaawdish.bsky.social
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"When I became a pt, loss of control helped me realize how much trust I needed to place in my MD. As a clinician, I will remember my experience and the need to build trust with candor and clear communication."-Katelyn Jackson @drkopacz.bsky.social @ranaawdish.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2czm82kh
October 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"When I became a pt, loss of control helped me realize how much trust I needed to place in my MD. As a clinician, I will remember my experience and the need to build trust with candor and clear communication."-Katelyn Jackson @drkopacz.bsky.social @ranaawdish.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2czm82kh
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Congratulations to @gallodemoraesmd.bsky.social on her well-deserved Early Career Educator Award at #CHEST2025!
October 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations to @gallodemoraesmd.bsky.social on her well-deserved Early Career Educator Award at #CHEST2025!