Samira Farouk

Oct 23, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Abdillahi Omar |Samira Farouk

An unintended unionization experiment took place at my institution. Three years ago, a major push in favor of unionization took place spearheaded by our executives in the Resident Council. This rapidly gained momentum and support, only to be thwarted by the greatest union buster of all, the COVID-19 pandemic. With residents and fellows now being repurposed to fight off a pandemic, all momentum was lost.

Oct 23, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Bernard Georges Jaar |Sam Kant |Samira Farouk

The American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week returns to Philadelphia after nearly a decade and is due to be held from November 1st to 5th. The meeting brings together speakers and attendees from all over the world- even with a hybrid event last year, nearly 10,000 were in person at Orlando. The 2023 conference has several new additions to its early programs and abstract categories.

Oct 23, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Samira Farouk |Jason Liebowitz

Immunosuppressive therapies targeting B-cell activity are considered highly efficacious based on two large, blind clinical trials and numerous retrospective and prospective cohort studies. However, there is limited data regarding the utility of B-cell therapies in older patients with MS (MS).

Oct 23, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Jason Liebowitz |Samira Farouk

As ACR Convergence 2023 fast approaches, it is clear that not only will the weather be hot(ter) in San Diego than in many points of origin for conference attendees, but the topics of many key sessions will be hot as well. I am always enthralled by The Great Debate at the annual national meeting of the ACR, and this year is no exception.

Oct 23, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Samira Farouk |Jason Liebowitz

Kidney Week 2023 is Coming to the City of Brotherly LoveThe American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Kidney Week, formerly known as Renal Week until 2011, is almost here. The “world’s premier nephrology meeting” (and largest meeting of nephrologists from around the world) will take place November 1st – 5th in Philadelphia, PA: the City of Brotherly Love and home of passionate fans (like me) who ardently support the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, and more.