Kimberly D. Manning, MD, Discover and Read the Best of Twitter Threads by @gradydoctor

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

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1/Typing notes & earhustling at the nurses’ station: Older lady: "Where you been?"Younger lady: "I lost my grandmother so was away."OL: *looks sad* "Oh, really? Baby, I'm so sorry for

1/#GoldenGirls Grady Primary Care, Summer 2018Her: "Look like I lost a lot of weight over the last 3 years. I guess it's good for my health but I just thought

1/Something happened. That wasn't supposed to happen. Or rather. Something didn't happen. That was supposed to happen. Eyes wide like saucers, they told me. Tears glistened in their eyes. Them:

1/A simple case for #Diversity: PatientsI saw a patient once on rounds Her eyes beautiful and brightA turquoise hijab framed her faceAnd twinkled in the light“Hello, I’m Dr. Manning.” She

1/Mentoring Meeting, circa 2002Her: “So tell me about your interests.” Me: “Umm. I like teaching. I like patient care. Ummm. . . “ Her: “Have you thought about particular aspects

1/When intern me got her as my senior resident? I was elated. She was smart and decisive. Funny and confident. She went hard for patients and advocated. And she stood

1/#AmazingGrady, Day 2While typing a note at the nurses’ station, I overheard 2 surgery residents discussing a consult. Chief: “I think we can do the procedure. I’m just not understanding

1/Someone asks you to do something. And it’s nice of them to ask. Is this a yes?Might this be a no?It isn’t always clear. As we climb up professional ladders,

1/#LevityintheTimeofCOVIDGrady Hospital, July 2018Me: “You okay?”Her: *frowning* "I feel like I'm laying on top of something. Like a pebble or something."Me: *squinting my eyes*Her: "I looked all under me but

1/Stop.Make your point clear.Help me hear you.Don’t be mean.andUse.Your.Words. That’s what I used to say to my sons when they were still early in their language development. I still recall

1/It was irresponsible. I know it was. But it happened before I could stop it. And I didn’t stop it. I know I probably should have. But sometimes necessity outweighs

1/Residency Interview, Circa 1995Him: “You say here in your #PERSONALSTATEMENT ‘Research is the linchpin of a thriving academic medical center.’” Me: *smug smile*Him: “Tell me what you meant by that.”

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