MD Denied COVID Vaccine; Pre-Med Jobs Ranked; Hand Surgeon Says No to Manicures

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Healthcare social media content gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Gillian Booth, Social Media Editor, MedPage Today; Katie Smith, Social Media Assistant, MedPage Today
June 5, 2025 • 2 min read

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“They made the decision for me. My medical freedom and bodily autonomy meant nothing to them,” said neurologist @joho.bsky.social, after being turned away at a pharmacy following changes in COVID vaccine policy under the Trump administration.

On TikTok, a primary care physician announced her decision to quit her job, opting instead for locum tenens work.

“How dare I offer an evidence-based vaccine because of ‘preservatives and metals?'” quipped primary care doctor @drkazarian, reflecting on how dramatically patient interactions can vary in a single day.

Is suppressing appetite the only benefit of GLP-1 medications? While these drugs do reduce appetite, they offer much more than that, explained obesity medicine physician @weightdoc in a TikTok video.

Transplant physician assistant @traetraevlogs gave an honest look into her daily routine, showing the reality of long hours and the demanding nature of the job.

What’s the best job to have before medical school? Medical student @heyyush joined a popular TikTok trend to rank common pre-med gigs.

After recently graduating medical school, incoming ENT resident @notmarinaa shared what it was like being the only medical professional on a flight when a passenger had a medical emergency.

Thinking about getting a manicure? Perhaps reconsider. In an Instagram post, orthopedic hand surgeon Karlee Loftin, MD, detailed why “the healthiest option is still bare, clean nails.”

Why are there always delays and long waits in the emergency department? In a response video, hospitalist Eric Burnett, MD, broke down how the triage process actually works.

With summer around the corner, dermatologist Bonnie Hodge, MD, took to TikTok to warn about the dangers of sun damage, and reminded followers that there is no magic cream to undo it.

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