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I caught the AI chatbot hallucinating with fictional PubMed references, and I asked why. It responded with refreshing honesty😃

Congratulations to @academicsurgery.bsky.social President @drcnclarke.bsky.social for exemplary leadership and a remarkable impact on clinical care, education, research, and leadership development #ASC2025

interesting times

37% of Gen Z skipping the gym, going straight to Ozempic studyfinds.org/gen-z-ozempic/

I asked ChatGPT why it went down 😀

"a time of fear and loathing in bariatric medicine." www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

the best of BMJ Christmas 2024 edition: "Surgeons showed greater dexterity, but higher levels of swearing compared with other hospital staff roles, while nurses and non-clinical staff showed the highest rates of audible noises of frustration." www.bmj.com/content/387/...

With the exception of ChatGPT 4o, almost all large language models subjected to the MoCA test showed signs of mild cognitive impairment. ...... These findings challenge the assumption that artificial intelligence will soon replace human doctors, www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj-2024-081948

#AI tools can now take data and write a scientific paper entirely autonomously. As terrifying as that sounds, there may be some positives. Read our accompanying editorial here. #llm #nejmai ai.nejm.org/stoken/defau...

evergreen, sadly

you are converting to laparotomy (thoracotomy), not "open laparotomy (thoracotomy)"

The events of 2024 were eye-opening. Questions to ponder as we embark on a new year:

without @pkrugman.bsky.social what is the worth of my NYT subscription?

the author of this book, currently a #1 BestSeller on Amazon, was promptly arrested yesterday by said Criminal Justice System #Naija

Amazing! This surgeon thinks he can start a case at 3pm! gomerblog.com/2021/12/amaz...

this article by @andrewmibrahim.bsky.social beautifully highlights the importance of reframing ambiguity as an opportunity for growth. The emphasis on intentional skill-building and proactive networking offers actionable steps that anyone can apply #MedEd #SurgSky #Pedsurg#Sky

percentages are reversible for any pair of numbers: 8% of 25 is same as 25% of 8

The 7 Settings I Tweaked First When Moving to Bluesky From X www.howtogeek.com/settings-to-...

#BlueSky appreciation!

Surgeons to get you soaring into the Sky go.bsky.app/RbGYMBB

“He who can persuade you to believe absurdities can persuade you to commit atrocities.” - Voltaire

Movers... I noticed that we're still engaging in the same behavior we once criticized on the other platform...be original...

BookSky, I’d like to bookmark this

interesting innovation; Your move, @elsevierconnect.bsky.social

Dr. Spotify's OR Playlist for 'baby boomer surgeons up to millennial surgeons' has Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Cardi B and Dua Lipa #SurgSky open.spotify.com/playlist/3oQ...

y'all #SurgSky better follow @jmills55.bsky.social

and where is jmills1955?

love the Midwest—why let Cali have all the boring weather fun?

sounds like a reality show, "Patriot Healthcare Smackdown"

sounds like a case of pens being mightier than the sword 🤺

even Steph's knees needed a timeout🧎‍♂️

the #pedsurgbestsurg play zone... go.bsky.app/UMgKZ4L

I have been reading @titolugo.bsky.social's PSU since I was in kindergarten...please bring it to #PedsurgSky #PediatricSurgeryUpdate

Added you yo this one! go.bsky.app/FLpYt9r

Surgeons to get you started! go.bsky.app/RbGYMBB

my #PedsurgBestSurg family tree 🌳: tracing back to my great, great, grandpa Robert E. Gross, MD—the pioneer who paved the way for generations of pediatric surgeons! 🩺✨ #SurgicalLegacy #MedicalHistory

“The RVU model is an enemy of surgical education and training” L. D. Britt, MD, MPH, FACS, MAMSE Co-Chair, @AmCollSurgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators

[THREAD] 1. As we enter the #Match2025 season, countless LORs will be written for candidates. Language matters! Here are some suggestions on best practices to ensure evaluations highlight skills and competency. #MedEd

#SurgeonsWhoRead. Please consider "Connie" an amazing memoir. A trailblazer who transformed challenges into opportunities for growth.