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Today: May 17, 2024

Remo Aguilar

Hi, I'm Dr. Remo Aguilar! I am an orthopedic surgeon, healthcare administrator and educator. My writing and speaking interest is in the intersection of healthcare, technology and education.I use all these learning to positively change people lives.
2 months ago

#HealthXPh Tribute chat for Dr. Gia Sison

I’m moderating this Saturday’s #HealthXPh chat and drafted a pre chat post for another topic. Then, Dr. Iris, still in shock, message our group about Dr. Gia Sison’s sudden passing. I went

Outpouring opportunities for the Boondock Orthopod!

I just got my official appointment as an attending in one teaching hospital here. This is another opportunity to help develop an already lively and intellectually stimulating department. And perhaps as I
17 years ago

Make the surgeons angry!

The best way to insult a surgeon (orthopods included), is to call him a mindless technician. Respectful insolence has trashed this perverted perception of scalpel wielders as plain non scientist.
17 years ago

Monday preop hibbyjibies!

An inquisitive resident jokingly asked me how was preop conference during our time (which was not so long ago). I replied “I often get Monday jitters that starts on the Sunday prior
17 years ago

A known research bias.

Here’s an interesting finding on the influence of royalties, stocks or fundings for researchers with conflict of interests on their tendency to report more of their “positive findings“. I think, that is
17 years ago