Adaobi Okocha, MD, MPH, FAAP

@joshmcgoo Happy birthday!! ✨️

I’m 31 today

Not sure who cares but I GRADUATED Went from “Future Doctor” to Dr. Cameron Roy 🎓 God is GOOD! #blackexcellence

No, you cannot walk 10,000 steps daily, get 8 hours of sleep, cook every night, clean every day, take care of a family, make time for your own hobbies, and still be productive at work every day. This is not just propaganda, it is nonsense. Free yourself from it.

Civilization was built by people like this, and there is a stunning lack of gratitude in our culture for their work. In this specific case, at least half of the apple varieties in Brown’s collection were considered “lost” until he personally tracked them down and saved them. He literally went on quests where he did things like, tracking a lost variety back to a stump of a long-ago-cut-down tree near an abandoned homestead in remote Appalachia, took cuttings from the green shoots coming out of the stump, brought them back and planted them. Absolute legend.

This is chilling. Withholding vital public health data because it doesn't conform to the anti-vaccine dogma of RFK Jr. will cost lives.

I’m the Director of the EM Sub-I at Hackensack in NJ. Could you help me out by sharing this post and telling your rising M4’s? We offer incredible diversity and acuity as one of the top 10 busiest ED’s in the country!

Funded two-year research position is available, focusing on cancer cell therapy in lymphoma and multiple myeloma. This position is open to candidates who do not require visa sponsorship. Please feel free to DM with any questions! @Inside_TheMatch

Ms. Wollack, the English teacher leading this project, has created a GoFundMe for anyone who wants to support these students: gofundme.com/f/support-east…

New changes are coming to the ERAS® application in 2027! 👀 The AAMC is introducing updates to the MyERAS application aimed at improving how applicants present their experiences and how residency programs evaluate candidates. Here’s what future applicants should know: 1️⃣ “Publications” → “Scholarly Work” Starting in the 2027 ERAS season, the Publications section will be replaced by a redesigned “Scholarly Work” section. This new section uses clearer categories for academic activities and allows applicants to highlight their most meaningful research contributions, helping programs better understand the impact of their work. 2️⃣ New AAMC Letter Writer Portal Letters of recommendation will now be submitted through the AAMC Letter Writer Portal, a centralized system designed to streamline the submission process, improve transparency, and reduce administrative burden for letter writers. 3️⃣ Specialty-specific evaluation letters The AAMC is working with some specialties to implement standardized letters of evaluation (SLOEs) to support more consistent comparisons between applicants. Early participating specialties include: • Urology • Dermatology • Integrated Plastic Surgery The 2027 ERAS updates aim to shift the focus toward clearer evaluation, meaningful achievements, and more structured application materials. Follow @uworldmedical for the latest updates on medical school, residency, and board exams.

Match Week is everything — and Madison Evans is making it unforgettable. 🎊Congratulations to Madison Evans on matching into Neurological Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center! A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Madison brings a strong passion for spine, neurotrauma, and functional neurosurgery. Her journey reflects both excellence and engagement — as a participant in NeuroMentoring Matters and a dedicated student ambassador, she has remained deeply connected to the ASBN community. Matching at Georgetown — a landmark institution in the nation’s capital — is a powerful reflection of her dedication, discipline, and drive. The ASBN community is proud to celebrate Madison as our 2026 Dr. Alexa Canady Honorarium Winner — this is Black excellence in action. 🧠✨ Thank you, Madison, for representing ASBN as a student ambassador — your leadership and presence have made a lasting impact. Join us in celebrating Madison Evans — Maryland trained, Georgetown bound! 💙❤️ Your journey matters. Connect with a community that champions you at amsobns.org. #Match2026 #ASBNOrg #BlackExcellence #Neurosurgery #ASBNConnects

This is how it should be. Synchronized systems set to help children succeed.

From Santo Domingo to Chicago to Houston — the journey is global, and the impact is just getting started. 🌍🧠 Congratulations to Miguel Angel Jimenez on matching into Neurological Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital! 🎉 A graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Miguel brings a dynamic range of interests including spine, functional, tumor, and peripheral nerve neurosurgery. His academic journey — including a Graduate Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies — reflects a physician deeply committed to both clinical excellence and cultural connection. Matching at Houston Methodist is a powerful testament to Miguel’s discipline, vision, and drive. The ASBN community is proud to celebrate this incredible milestone and the future he represents. ✨ Join us in celebrating Miguel Angel Jimenez — internationally rooted, purpose driven, and MATCHED! Be part of a community that sees your greatness. Join ASBN at amsobns.org. #Match2026 #ASBNOrg #Neurosurgery #BlackExcellence #ASBNConnects

From Kisii, Kenya to the University of Minnesota — Collins Mokua is another powerful reminder that Black excellence is global and unstoppable. 🌍 Congratulations to Collins Mokua on matching into Neurological Surgery at the University of Minnesota! Collins is a McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston graduate with deep interests in spine, neurotrauma, and vascular neurosurgery. His journey from Kenya to Texas to Minnesota reflects an extraordinary commitment to excellence — and a global vision for what neurosurgery can become. ASBN is proud to celebrate Collins Mokua and the doors his success will open for others around the world. Join us in cheering on Collins! 🧠🌍 Black neurosurgical excellence is global. Join ASBN at amsobns.org. @collinsmok #Match2026 #ASBNOrg #BlackExcellence #Neurosurgery #ASBNConnects

From Morehouse to Mayo Clinic — this is what Black neurosurgical excellence looks like. 🏆Congratulations to Jarius Garner on matching into Neurological Surgery at Mayo Clinic – Florida! Jarius is a proud Morehouse School of Medicine graduate — an HBCU producing some of medicine's brightest minds — with a passion for tumor and pediatric neurosurgery. Matching at one of the world's most renowned medical institutions is a testament to limitless potential. ✨ Jarius prepared for residency interviews through the ASBN Mock Interview Program — leveling up every step of the way. Join us in celebrating Jarius Garner! 🙌 If you're on your journey to neurosurgery, ASBN is your home. Explore our programs at amsobns.org. @Jvrius1 #Match2026 #ASBNOrg #BlackExcellence #Neurosurgery #HBCU

It’s official. ASBN is proud to announce the 2026 incoming class of Black neurosurgery residents. 🧠🖤Swipe to meet them. ➡️ The 2026 class picture's 22 of the 25 incoming Black neurosurgery residents — a continued reflection of progress and sustained pipeline growth. This year also marks a historic milestone: 11 Black women are matching into neurosurgery — the highest number ever recorded in a single match class. ✨ These figures reflect our ongoing commitment to documenting progress, strengthening the pipeline, and advancing representation across the field. The largest overall cohort on record remains 27 (2022) — the first match cycle following ASBN’s incorporation. This year’s class of 25 continues to reflect the sustained momentum of intentional investment and community. The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons remains the home of Black neurosurgical excellence. 🧠✨ To the Class of 2026: we see you, we celebrate you, and we are honored to walk alongside you. 🖤 Join us in welcoming the next generation of Black neurosurgical excellence!! 🎉 🔗 Follow along this week as we celebrate each match individually. And if you're on your journey, join ASBN at amsobns.org. #Match2026 #ASBNOrg #BlackExcellence #Neurosurgery #ASBNConnects #WHM

Super proud to share that I Matched last week into Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at @MontefiorePMR 💙👩🏾‍⚕️✨🦾 #match2026 #aucmatchmadness #pmnr #blackmedtwitter #blackwomeninmedicine

On behalf of the Department of Neurosurgery, we are proud to congratulate student Dr. Destiny Green from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, our Precision Neurotherapeutics Lab and Neurosurgery Simulation and Innovation Lab, on matching into the Neurosurgery Residency at Cedars-Sinai. This remarkable achievement reflects her dedication, excellence, and commitment to the field. We look forward to her continued success and impact in neurosurgery. @mayoclinicneuro @mayoclinicSOM @Neurosurgery_CS

Welcome to our incoming residents Chiagoziem Anigbogu, Tom Hanks, Anne Lally, and Denis Routkevitch! We look forward to your bright futures as residents in the UW Department of Neurological Surgery and beyond. @uwmnewsroom

We're ecstatic to have matched Shane Scott from the Ohio State University ! Welcome to the team! @MarylandSurg #MATCH26 🫀🫁

Over the moon! I’m going to @MemphisNSGY!