H. A. Valand, MD

Honored to have presented a poster at #SCAI2023 on #brachytherapy for instent restenosis. Extremely grateful for the outstanding research team and my mentors Mark Trombetta, Dave Lasorda from @AHNtoday & @tristonsmithmd and @SueroGregory from @commonspirit #phoenixAZ🌵🌅

@TKapetanos Elite leadership, questionable meme game haha. Tbh you kept up with our chaos way better than you give yourself credit for 👏 #chiefcircle

Old me: meaningful friendships, witty banter, vibrant social life 8 years as a PD: getting destroyed on 8 different chief group chats for being out of touch #ChiefsKeepMeYoung #BoomerMD

Y’all know what time it is! #Match2026 Another 42 wonderful calls completed ☎️ From Alabama to Abu Dhabi, Mumbai to Maryland, Seoul to South Jersey, Rawalpindi to Pittsburgh 🌎🌍🌏 Forever in pursuit of the best medical talent across the globe #TheAlleghenyWay

Fantastic program to launch your career. You’ll get vision, leadership, and mentorship here! Congrats to the incoming residents 👏 🎉 @TKapetanos and team have built an amazing place to thrive!!

Publication alert🚑: Environmental heavy metals & CV mortality — new insights 🫀🌍 Database: NHANES 1999–2018 (n=55,081) 🔴 Higher Lead & Cadmium → ↑ CVD mortality 🟢 Higher Mercury → ↓ CVD mortality (complex relationship) Conclusion: Environmental factors affect your CV health. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpc… @KarthikG_MD @harshi_md @HValandMD @Eng_WaqarYounas @AlruwailiWS @dipesh_ludhwani @Ayeshaashaik @DryasarsattarMD @DrMarthaGulati @AJPCardio #CardioTwitter #PreventionCardiology #EnvironmentalHealth #NHANES #PublicHealth #Cardiology #MedTwitter #EpiTwitter #CVD #Research

Incredibly proud of our residents and everyone who helped propel them to this moment! 🙌 A special shout-out to the PDs and faculty who believed in them and opened doors to their next destination. 🎓✨ They are motivated. They are strong. They are READY. 💪🔥 #TheAlleghenyWay

@TKapetanos Congrats on this incredible milestone! So happy to see the next generation of residents thriving. Brings back great memories from the chief year! Perfect testament to the dedication and leadership of the program. 🎓🎉👏💪🔥

@TKapetanos I can’t believe I missed this last year! Possibly single biggest regret of my chief year.

I feel like I need a dietary disclaimer here 😂 🧈🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳

Behind on some important posts Firstly, congratulations to our 2025 Graduates 🎓👏👏 Amazing ceremony, reception, and a joy to train for the last 3 years. A wonderful group of people who are ambitious and brave - they are the future. Chiefs, 🫡 Thank you 🙏. @HValandMD @abbey1a

🕰️ Over the Eras @ahnimres 🔹 1886 – Earliest recorded internship applications received 🔹 1904 – 40 grads sat for a written exam; 12 were selected 🔹 1907 – rules:  ▫️ No salary  ▫️ No marriage  ▫️ No outside work 🔹 1914 – Term resident appears—interns now lived at the 🏥

When your chief resident @Dr_DWinters tells you he was eating @Oreo’s during games 1 and 2! Go Leafs go! 🍁🍁🍁 @MapleLeafs @hvaland1 #LeafsNation

It’s rising resident day! Had a chance to reflect on leadership with our talented group of rising PGY2s 💪🏻 Include lessons from @alvinseattle and now @joshuadhartzell Thanks to our rising chiefs for organizing. Setting goals for a great year ahead 🥅 @abbey1a

Incredibly proud of our current chiefs @Dr_DWinters @hvaland1 @BalajiJagdishDO @NatthewDO along with their mentor, APD @AlexJohnstonDO presenting to the nation’s rising chiefs on our approach to supporting residents @AHNIMres

🎉✨ Welcome to the AGH Family! ✨🎉 We are thrilled to introduce our 2025 Internal Medicine Residency Class! 🩺💙 These outstanding individuals are about to embark on an incredible journey of learning, growth, and compassionate care.

The wait is over — they’re HERE! 🎉 Welcome to our newly matched residents at Allegheny General Hospital! 🩺✨ We’re so excited to learn, grow, and lead with you by our side. Let the journey begin! 🚀 #Match2025 #WelcomeToAllegheny #IMStrong #AGHProud #WPHProud #AHNProud

Grateful for our incredible residents & fellows @AHNIMres on #ThankAResidentDay! 🙌 We judge our success by their success, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and achievements💙👏 Huge thanks to sponsors @MonicaSieber @MaryannDundon & the team @AHNtoday! 🎊🙏

How to identify a Canadian in the 🇺🇸 the day after the 4-Nations. Great hockey 🏒🥅 Thanks for the 🍩🍩🍩 @hvaland1!

Shout out to chief @hvaland1 running M & M this week. Did a great job managing the flow and teaching points. PGY2 @ChandanDash007 put together a well thought through presentation and fishbone analysis. Loved the interdisciplinary discussion with foot/ankle and wound specialist

@TKapetanos @ChandanDash007 @MrudulaGadani Thanks so much, @TKapetanos ! It was a privilege to moderate M&M this week. Huge shoutout to @ChandanDash007 for the awesome presentation and team for their great discussion. Such a great discussion all around by @AHNIMres 👏🏽 👏🏽

Much needed 24hr recharge🔋with former🌟resident @DeannaHuffmanDO hopefully back post fellowship soon🤞🏻, connecting with some of our amazing PGY3s over Milanos, and a fun belated Diwali celebration! 🎉✨ #ResidencyLife #MedTwitter #IMFamily #Diwali @AHNIMres #TaggedTheFirst10

So happy to see my mentee and former resident, now chief resident at the hospital I trained @AHNIMres , @hvaland1 presenting on the big stage at #TCT2024. Nothing gives me more joy than seeing my mentees embrace challenges and grow. Kudos. Wishing him all the best in the Match.