Pediatric Gastroenterologist & informaticist at @akronchildrens @NEOMEDedu. Co-creator/host @pedsgichat. ❤️✈️&🍱🥪. tweets=my own. he/him 🏳️🌈
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For anyone who is interested. I have started to make the transition to calmer more civil pastures. Feel free to follow me there ☺️.
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For those coming to #NASPGHAN2026 annual meeting this week, come by and see our @AkronChildrens speakers and poster presenters who will be there! We will also be at the Teaching & Tomorrow reception discussing our new #pedsgi fellowship! See you in San Diego! #meded
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Want to become a stronger, more confident presenter?
The 2026 DEEP Program gives eligible members the chance to learn from experienced educators, practice in a supportive setting and receive meaningful feedback.
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Apps are open for the 2026 TFIT Scholarship Program! Supports 1st and 2nd year pediatric residents and 4th year medical students exploring pediatric GI.
Deadline: July 20
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Supported in part by an educational grant from Nutricia.
#PediatricGI #MedEd
This is a great program and opportunity that I was fortunate enough to be selected to participate in the first cohort. Any #NASPGHAN members who have interest should apply.
Applications are open for the 2026 NASPGHAN DEEP Program. Strengthen your presentation skills, build confidence as an educator and receive expert feedback through this interactive virtual program. Space is limited. Apply by July 31. Details here: tinyurl.com/58zmnect
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We did it, @NASPGHAN 🎉
1,000+ abstracts. 24 countries.
Momentum is building - don’t miss it.
See you in San Diego this October!
Register now. tinyurl.com/3hxkxjr2
#NASPGHAN2026 #PedsGI #GlobalHealth
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Artificial intelligence is changing clinical and academic work. Join us live and learn how AI tools can support documentation, writing, workflow efficiency and more.
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I’m participating in Take Steps with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Help me take steps toward cures for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and accelerate vital research. Donate today and let’s go there together. do.nr/mwowanas via @DonorDrive
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Excited to see the release of #RomeV, the 5th edition of the global diagnostic criteria for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), published by the Rome Foundation and introduced at #DDW26.
My hope is that Rome V further destigmatize #DGBI
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New episode alert! Dr. Ross Maltz from Nationwide will be joining hosts, Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Jennifer Lee, to discuss updates on IBD medications. Listen now!
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#naspghan #pedsgi #ibd #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #nationwide #ohiostate
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Positions filled and match rates for the 2025 NRMP Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Fellowship Match
ALT Positions filled, by fellowship specialty, in the 2025 NRMP Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match. Cardiology, Hematology-Oncology, Gastroenterology, and Rheumatology filled >99% of available positions, while Geriatrics, Child Abuse Pediatrics, and Pediatric Nephrology filled 41% or less.
ALT Applicant match rate, by specialty, for the 2025 NRMP Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match. Match rates for Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Hematology Oncology were 61%, 64%, and 69%, respectively, while applicants in Pediatric Endocrinology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Rheumatology, and Child Abuse Pediatrics had 98+% match rates.
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So fortunate to participate and attend #naspghan25. Our @AkronChildrens residents presented several academic posters. So grateful to see them furthering scientific discovery! @NASPGHAN @ACHResearch #meded
Thank you to #naspghan for the opportunity to nerd out and speak on one my passions. Great time visiting and speaking on #AI with the team.
In today's new episode, @KevinWatsonJrMD talks to hosts @PLLU & @JenniferLeeLee1 about using #AI in GI and his experience introducing AI scribes to his #pediatricGI division and @AkronChildrens.
Can AI really write my notes for me? 🤔
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In today's new episode, @KevinWatsonJrMD talks to hosts @PLLU & @JenniferLeeLee1 about using #AI in GI and his experience introducing AI scribes to his #pediatricGI division and @AkronChildrens.
Can AI really write my notes for me? 🤔
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.@NASPGHAN members can vote 8/21–9/21/25 for key roles including US 🇺🇸 & Mexico 🇲🇽Councilors, Board Member-at-Large, + Ethics Chair. Click the link to learn more about the wonderful candidates this year! Vote 🗳️now - survey in your email!
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If you are planning on attending #Epic UGM conference next week please plan to see our session from @AkronChildrens regarding our implementation of ambient AI scribes with @AbridgeHQ. Come see how you can decrease provider times in notes as well as physician burnout!
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Thrilled to announce the 2025 NASPGHAN Award Winners, to be honored at our Annual Meeting in Chicago! Award details here: naspghan.org/about/naspghan-…
⏰ 24 more hours to apply for the 2025 NASPGHAN Junior Faculty Conference! If you previously missed your chance - don't miss again!
🗓 Extended deadline ends: August 3
🎯 If you're <7 years in as faculty, this is for YOU!
#JuniorFaculty #GIForward
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