Jitesh A. Patel 👍🏽

@Sharpknife_Aziz @UnivSurg Congrats!

Honored to be elected to the Society of University Surgeons (@UnivSurg). Grateful to my mentors, colleagues, and trainees at @UIowaSurgery who make this work possible.

On this final day of #ASC2026 , here are 7 tips for those who’ve attended (and yes, applicable to all CME events): ▪️Write the Paper: if you presented (talk or poster) ➡️ write and submit the manuscript! There are way too many abstracts that don’t get published. The world benefits from science that is peer reviewed and published. And as a journal editor, a reminder: make sure your work is aligned with the mission of the journal (e.g. don’t send a super specialized manuscript to a general focus journal) ▫️Review and Organize Notes: Summarize key, actionable takeaways from sessions. Review new guidelines or research findings while they are fresh, integrating this knowledge into your studies. ▪️Update Your CV: Add the conference, poster presentations, or workshops to your curriculum vitae immediately to keep it current. ▫️Claim and File Certificates: Ensure you document attendance by saving, printing, or uploading your CME/attendance certificates for your portfolio. ▪️Follow Up with Connections: Within 48 hours, send emails or LinkedIn messages to mentors, speakers, and program directors you met. Mention specific topics you discussed to make the connection memorable. ▫️Pursue Networking Opportunities: If you discussed potential research projects or shadowing with anyone, send a polite follow-up email to solidify those opportunities. ▪️Share with Peers: Present a summary of what you learned to your classmates or peer group to reinforce your own learning and share knowledge.  A CME conference is just like any other learning opportunity: those who benefit the most will not delay next steps. “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet." — Bobby Unser We hope you’ve enjoyed #ASC2026 . Join us next year Feb 9-11, 2027 in DC for #ASC2027 ! @UnivSurg @AcademicSurgery

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@UKSurgOnc @UKSurgeryDept @UK_Colorectal Let's get those #Colonoscopy #Cologuard #FIT

Moral Injury: It's More Than Burnout, and It’s Taking a Toll on Surgeons facs.org/for-medical-pr… @AmCollSurgeons

Mark Evers - Kentucky's Cancer Czar talks leadership and being a lifelong @RollingStones fan... youtu.be/ILt2VZ6gzDQ?si… via @YouTube @TomVargheseJr @utmbhealth @UK_HealthCare @NuvanceHealth @NorthwellHealth @SocSurgOnc @ASCO @juliomayol @SWexner @OhioStateSurg @ericpaulimd

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Very excited to match @mdrezdzonmd from @MCWSurgery and Katryna Thomas from San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium as 2026-2027 #colorectalsurgery fellows at @OhioStateSurg. Looking forward to working with you!

As PD, my favorite day of the year, besides fellow graduation, is Match Day! Yet another outstanding @ClevelandClinic colorectal team that will do great things in the future! @DavidLiskaMD @arikanters @ScottRSteeleMD @MRegueiroMD @HolubarStefan @EmreGorgunMD

Looking forward to the continued great accomplishments by @BrittanyLevyMD! @UK_Colorectal @UKSurgeryDept

One great example of how @UNMCSurgery team members support each other arrived in my email this morning: A user-friendly outline of all #ACSCC25 presentations by our students, residents, and faculty. Looking forward to a great conference! @unmc @NebraskaMed @AmCollSurgeons

Packed room at Ohio Valley Society CRS meeting in Indianapolis, IN. Great talks, resident research forum and fun catching up with friends and mentors.

@Sharpknife_Aziz @AmCollSurgeons @TopKniFe_B @timpawlik @skgeevarghese @UIowa_Surgery Congrats and good seeing you!

A great night at the Master educator Academic induction ceremony in Chicago @AmCollSurgeons #standingontheshoulderofgiants

🧵regarding the technique of 2-handed knot tying. It's July again, so it's a good time to revisit this 🧵. 2-handed tying is becoming a lost art in surgery, but I believe it is worth learning. We'll start with just the basic steps. Advanced concepts will come later. (1/)

@CTHuerta1 @CincyKidsSurg @UMJMHSurgery @DrChadTHOR @HenriFordMD @gipjep1 @JESola1 @OmaidaVelazquez Congrats Teddy!

Words cannot express how grateful and excited I am to match at @CincyKidsSurg for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship! Eternally grateful to the world’s greatest @UMJMHSurgery family and mentors for getting me here! @DrChadTHOR @HenriFordMD @gipjep1 @JESola1 @OmaidaVelazquez

Saturday morning soccer in cold, windy Omaha has me ready for San Diego. 4 weeks away from #ASCRS25 and can't wait! #ASCRSswag

Day 1 of @OhioStateSurg Colorectal Robotic / Advanced MIS Preceptorship: ✅ video reviews ✅ TAMIS stations ✅ Robotic Anastomosis stations Back tomorrow with hands on cadaver lab! Many thanks to @IntuitiveSurg @Medtronic and @AppliedMed_CRS for supporting this educational activity.

Day 2 of @OhioStateSurg Colorectal Robotic / Advanced MIS Preceptorship: ✅hands-on cadaveric procedures ✅1:1 faculty mentoring ✅6 hours of console time with direct faculty feedback Appreciate @IntuitiveSurg @Medtronic and @AppliedMed_CRS for supporting this educational activity.

@DCRjournal @JohnRTMonsonMD @jendavidsmd @ScottRSteeleMD @SWexner @me4_so @ACPGBI @drtracyhull Unfortunately yes.

#DCRJournal Real World Question | Do you routinely prescribe post-operative antibiotics following incision and drainage of perianal abscess? Reply and let's discuss! @JohnRTMonsonMD @jendavidsmd @ScottRSteeleMD @Swexner @me4_so @ACPGBI @drtracyhull