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DJ Gaines

@DirkGainesMD

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Hospitalist with a focus on DEI and QI. Husband & father. Former chief @ucsdim. Lifelong Husky (Go Dawgs!) Senior producer & co-host @thedeishift (he/him/his)

San Diego, CA
Joined December 2011
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@DirkGainesMD
DJ Gaines
5 years
Hey #medtwitter #DEItwitter. I have been frequently asked for ways to handle #microaggressions from patients. This week’s thread will cover some strategies we can use. Let’s go!
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@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
1 year
We have πŸš€ In part 2 of our Disability & MedEd series w/ @meekslisa, host of @DocsWith , we focus on the prevalence of disabilities in medicine, risks of disclosure faced by the community & much more! Listen πŸ‘‡πŸΎ https://t.co/LgfvVilT34 Get CME/MOC πŸ‘‡πŸΎ https://t.co/k8nSyWZzT8
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@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
1 year
Another launch πŸš€ In Part 1 of our Disability & MedEd series, we talk to @meekslisa, a leader on disabilities in med ed & host of @DocsWith. We discuss identity, patient centered language, & much more! Listen πŸ‘‡πŸΎ https://t.co/Acy5oY2wLg Get CME/MOC πŸ‘‡πŸΎ https://t.co/1BEAe3PSML
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@DirkGainesMD
DJ Gaines
1 year
You can check out their website here: https://t.co/IgtsBW27pi And listen to their podcast here: https://t.co/r4eTeRtNrY
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@DirkGainesMD
DJ Gaines
1 year
My amazing friend Dr. Kimeshia Thomas and her colleague Dr. Ijeoma Okwandu (@Ijeoma_MD) putting in work at #TheBirthSquad podcast! Check out their episode with Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix as she shares her birth story and desire for VBAC! https://t.co/iOQHTyZVkM
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@DirkGainesMD
DJ Gaines
1 year
Really enjoyed talking to @AnandJag1 about his experience dealing with burnout as an early career physician. It has given me a eye-opening perspective on my own career. Highly suggest you take a listen!
@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
1 year
Another launchπŸš€! For #mentalhealthawareness month we have Pt 2 of our Mental Health and Burnout series! @anandjag1 shares his amazing exp dealing w/ burnout as an early career physician. Listen here https://t.co/4aSRQYD9sr Get CME/MOC for listening here:
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@DirkGainesMD
DJ Gaines
2 years
I really enjoyed doing this episode! Dr. Ibarra gives a wonderful experience about how she handled burnout during her medical training. You should definitely check it out!
@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
2 years
Another launch πŸš€ In part 1 of our #mentalhealth #burnout series, we discuss the basics of burnout and hear an experience from Dr. Ibarra on how she overcame this during her training! Listen below πŸ‘‡πŸΎ https://t.co/cqw2EnXERQ CME/MOC credit https://t.co/hJwK6fysKI
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@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
2 years
Check out pt 2 of our pediatrics-to-adult transitions of care series w/ guest @SusanHingle & Dr. Pham, where we apply what we learned from pt 1 to those w/ intellectual & developmental disabilities https://t.co/MBLjHt3ES9 Get CME/MOC for listening here https://t.co/FrNfnsqsC8
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@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
2 years
We have lift off πŸš€! In this ep, we discuss climate & health 🌎 w/ guest @ErikaMosesonMD @rmmclean84. In pt 1 of the series, we give a beginners primer on climate change, justice & healthcare! Listen here πŸ‘‡πŸΎ https://t.co/Y5zrAuafKw. Get CME/MOC hereπŸ‘‡πŸΎ https://t.co/007QyNzL30
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@halleberry
Halle Berry
3 years
His name is #RalphYarl and I’m sick and tired of this feeling…my heart completely broke when I learned this precious 16-year-old, who accidentally rang the door of the wrong address in an attempt to pick up his siblings, was shot in the head… (1/3)
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@ACP_SoCAL
ACP California Southern III Region
3 years
As Black History Month closes & we move forward, thanking these inspirational leaders for widening the pathway for the leaders we'll celebrate in future years, incl. from within @ACP_SoCal. Grateful for all of your valuable contributions to medicine and beyond! @ACPIMPhysicians
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@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
3 years
We have our final launch πŸš€ for S4! In part 1 of our Houselessness series, we talk with two experts in the field, Dr. James O'Connell & Dr. Rachel Solotaroff, about obstacles, root causes, and best terms to use about this population. https://t.co/1c37oag0Ld
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@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
3 years
We have another launch πŸš€!! S4E5 we discuss immigrant/migrant health with our amazing guest @bonill07. You can listen to our discussion by clicking the link below. https://t.co/rlSxSIWa2K Earn CME/MOC through @ACPinternists here:
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@ACPIMPhysicians
ACP
3 years
New @TheDEIShift episode features Dr. Tracey Henry (@docwithapurpose) about the psychological factors that drive information, what the medical community can do to combat the problem & what constitutes medical misinformation & disinformation. Listen now 🎧 https://t.co/i8rXGiYFiv
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@DirkGainesMD
DJ Gaines
3 years
Really enjoyed creating this episode with @docwithapurpose along with my co-host Branden Barger. If you want to listen to a high-yield episode about medical #misinformation #disinformation, I suggest you check it out!
@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
3 years
Another launchπŸš€ S4E4 is all about medical #misinformation #disinformation, important topics given the #COVID pandemic. @docwithapurpose tells us why these issues are so prevalent & ways to combat them! Click below to get CME/MOC through @ACPinternists https://t.co/JyNxwktY2q
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@DirkGainesMD
DJ Gaines
3 years
Need a framework to quickly review your notes for #BIAS? Check out this framework I published along with Brian Kwan in @JHospMedicine. Huge shoutout to @AnandJag1 for his help and mentorship throughout the process #hospitalmed #patients #proofyournotes
@JHospMedicine
Journal of Hospital Medicine
3 years
⭐ Need a framework to rapidly review your notes πŸ“ for bias? The BIAS framework has you covered! #hospitalmed #patients @dirkgainesMD #VisualAbstract by @LannaFelde https://t.co/ANLfYTbL7Q
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@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
3 years
We have lift-off πŸš€ In our newest ep, we discuss Pediatric-to-Adult Transitions of Care with our wonderful guest Dr. Shirin Alfonzo. Click the link below πŸ‘‡πŸΎ for show notes, transcripts & more. You can also get CME/MOC for listening! πŸ™ŒπŸΎ https://t.co/i6WbnJWBVt
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@TLeungMD
Tiffany I. Leung
3 years
@TheDEIShift podcast is one of 3 finalists among >100 submissions to the Early Career Award session hosted by @InternistsEFIM @EFIM_EU #ECIM2022! #IMProud #IMPower #medtwitter #startyourDEIoffright @PoojaJaeel @DirkGainesMD @docmaggiekoz @BVallesDoc @sarahwtakimoto @ACP_SoCAL
@GeorgeAbraham65
George Abraham
3 years
⁦@ACPinternists⁩ ⁦@DarilynMoyer⁩ ⁦@PDX_Tom⁩ ⁦@RyanMire1⁩ ⁦@sue_bornstein⁩ ⁦@DrElisaChoi⁩ ⁦@DocPhx⁩ ⁦@TLeungMD⁩ presenting about the DEI shift at EFIM
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@DirkGainesMD
DJ Gaines
4 years
As an internist, I learned so much about the impact trauma in childhood can have in our adult patients. I highly encourage you to check out these episodes!
@TheDEIShift
The DEI Shift
4 years
We got a 2 part launch for youπŸš€! In these eps, we discuss various aspects of Trauma Informed Care, including #the3Es, #the4Rs, screening for #ACEs and more! Thanks our amazing guest @AAPPres & @emachti. Link for CME coming soon! https://t.co/THlPf4OS2T https://t.co/I9En2uM5iF
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