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David Spain
@DavidASpain
Long time husband to Jill - the best person I know Proud dad of 3 men, all now engaged to wonderful humans @OpNotes Program Director at Stanford
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    And so it begins: 1198 applications for 80 interview slots for 7 positions…
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    Is that a pager or home arrest anklet????
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    When Education Protected Time is really protected. PGY-38 is covering Gen Surg consults until 11am
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    Tonight we honor ⁦@CarlaPughMDPhD⁩ as an endowed chair in ⁦@StanfordSurgery
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    4 times in one night had to walk out of the OR and tell a mom her young son had died from gunshot wounds - couldn’t let my resident come the last time ... @drsforamerica #shareagunviolencestory #NationalGunViolenceAwareness #GunReformNow
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    1/ I don't post personal stuff too much. But this was way over the top - the amazing @OpNotes residents made a donation in my Mom's honor to @traumadoctors AAST Research & Education Fund.
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    Well friends, after 21 yrs as Chief & TMD, time for new vision and energy at Stanford Acute Care Surgery. Lots of opportunities to grow, innovate and improve program. We have a great team. DM / email me for details. Excited to continue as @OpNotes PD. facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/4934…
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    Reviewing applications today for #GeneralSurgery for#Match2025. What is everyone's new favorite activity taking care of house plants?
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    Replying to @topknife
    My 9 Rules 1 Hard work more important than talent 2 Integrity = everything 3 Teamwork's a necessity 4 Never stop learning 5 Multitasking is a myth -do what you are doing 6 Humility solves most problems 7 Take some risks 8 Enjoy the journey 9 Excellence in patient care & education
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    PGY 1 resident after doing their first lap chole
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    @traumadoctors⁩ statement today on racism and structural violence.
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    I rarely post personal stuff but as a parent of 2 Asian sons with Asian significant others, this week has been especially hard. Too much hate, too much violence.
    This week began with the horrifying news that 8 people, including 6 Asian American women, had been murdered in Atlanta. We stand – and grieve – with our Asian American family, friends, colleagues, and communities. #StopAsianHate
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    Unbelievably humbled to assume leadership of AAST @traumadoctors. So many colleagues, mentors, friends and family have carried me here. I will do my best to honor your commitment. @StanfordSurgery @OpNotes
    Missed @traumadoctors #AAST2019 for the first time in more than 20 years .... thrilled to see that super mentee @mehreenkisat from @AKUGlobal & @BWHSurgery received a major award ! Best of luck to the amazing @DavidASpain our new President! Congrats to both ... so well deserved
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    #AAST2021 all 3 sons with 2 partners made to ATL. Been > 1 year since we’ve all been together. I am happy…. ⁦@traumadoctors⁩ ⁦@traumadoctorsam