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🌟 Resident of the Month – August 🌟

Let’s give it up for Tum for being named our August Resident of the Month! Dr. Prasitsumrit’s kindness, clinical knowledge, and willingness to go above and beyond make him an incredible senior and teacher. Whether helping new interns navigate Epic, involving students on rounds, or supporting his entire team, Tum always brings patience and positivity.

We’re lucky to have him 🫶🏽 And even luckier when he cooks Thai food! 🇹🇭😋

#TTUIM #ResidentOfTheMonth #InternalMedicineResidency #TeamTum #ResidencyLife

🌟 Resident of the Month – August 🌟

Let’s give it up for Tum for being named our August Resident of the Month! Dr. Prasitsumrit’s kindness, clinical knowledge, and willingness to go above and beyond make him an incredible senior and teacher. Whether helping new interns navigate Epic, involving students on rounds, or supporting his entire team, Tum always brings patience and positivity.

We’re lucky to have him 🫶🏽 And even luckier when he cooks Thai food! 🇹🇭😋

#TTUIM #ResidentOfTheMonth #InternalMedicineResidency #TeamTum #ResidencyLife

Our program leadership kicking off the Texas Tech football season! 🏈🔴⚫️ Wreck ’Em! 👆🏼

#TTUIM #WreckEm #TexasTechFootball #RedRaiders

Our program leadership kicking off the Texas Tech football season! 🏈🔴⚫️ Wreck ’Em! 👆🏼

#TTUIM #WreckEm #TexasTechFootball #RedRaiders

Celebrating our August birthday stars, Aaron & Jessica! 🎂🎉 Wishing you both a wonderful year ahead!

#ttuim #residentwellness

Celebrating our August birthday stars, Aaron & Jessica! 🎂🎉 Wishing you both a wonderful year ahead!

#ttuim #residentwellness

Congratulations to our July Resident of the Month, Dr. Tulaton (Seagame) Sodsri! 🎉

Seagame would like to dedicate this recognition to his incredible interns, whose dedication, teamwork, and commitment to patient care made this achievement possible. Their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the rotation exemplify the collaborative spirit of TTU Internal Medicine.

Congratulations, Dr. Sodsri, and thank you to our outstanding residents for all that you do! 👏💙❤️

#TTUIM #ResidentOfTheMonth #Teamwork #medicaleducation

Congratulations to our July Resident of the Month, Dr. Tulaton (Seagame) Sodsri! 🎉

Seagame would like to dedicate this recognition to his incredible interns, whose dedication, teamwork, and commitment to patient care made this achievement possible. Their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the rotation exemplify the collaborative spirit of TTU Internal Medicine.

Congratulations, Dr. Sodsri, and thank you to our outstanding residents for all that you do! 👏💙❤️

#TTUIM #ResidentOfTheMonth #Teamwork #medicaleducation

Happy Birthday to our wonderful Nisha! 🎉 Wishing you the happiest July birthday. Hope your day is filled with all the best things, lots of smiles, laughter, and joy. Thank you for bringing such positive energy and happiness to our program. Have an amazing year ahead! 🥳🎂💙

#residentwellness #ttuim #happybirthday🎂

Happy Birthday to our wonderful Nisha! 🎉 Wishing you the happiest July birthday. Hope your day is filled with all the best things, lots of smiles, laughter, and joy. Thank you for bringing such positive energy and happiness to our program. Have an amazing year ahead! 🥳🎂�💙

#residentwellness #ttuim #happybirthday🎂

Research spotlight 👏

🌍 World Hepatitis Day
Congratulations to medical students @andrewibrah1m and @_juliesang, along with our resident @pojsakorndan, on their review of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma. The article discusses HBV-driven liver carcinogenesis, residual cancer risk despite antiviral treatment, and evolving advances in surveillance, immunotherapy, and multidisciplinary HCC management
@ttuhscmed

Full article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13264256/

#worldhepatitisday #researchcommittee #internalmedicine #residency #ttuhsc

Research spotlight 👏

🌍 World Hepatitis Day
Congratulations to medical students @andrewibrah1m and @_juliesang, along with our resident @pojsakorndan, on their review of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma. The article discusses HBV-driven liver carcinogenesis, residual cancer risk despite antiviral treatment, and evolving advances in surveillance, immunotherapy, and multidisciplinary HCC management
@ttuhscmed

Full article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13264256/

#worldhepatitisday #researchcommittee #internalmedicine #residency #ttuhsc

July is here! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome our Internal Medicine Intern Class of 2029 to the TTUIM family! ❤️

This is the beginning of an incredible journey. We will learn, support one another, and grow together as one family.

Stay tuned! 🚀

#ttuhsc #ttuimresidency #internalmedicineresidency #welcomeintern

July is here! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome our Internal Medicine Intern Class of 2029 to the TTUIM family! ❤️

This is the beginning of an incredible journey. We will learn, support one another, and grow together as one family.

Stay tuned! 🚀

#ttuhsc #ttuimresidency #internalmedicineresidency #welcomeintern

June always comes with mixed feelings. ❤️

It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

As we say goodbye to our incredible Class of 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for the memories, laughter, mentorship, and countless lessons you’ve shared along the way. Thank you for leading by example, supporting your colleagues, and reminding us what it means to care for our patients with compassion.

Thank you for leaving our program better than you found it. Your legacy will continue to inspire those who follow.

While we’ll miss seeing you in our halls, we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and excited to watch you thrive in the next chapter of your journey.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. Once TTUHSC Internal Medicine, always family. ❤️🎓

#ttuim #ttuhsc #internalmedicineresidency #graduation

June always comes with mixed feelings. ❤️

It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

As we say goodbye to our incredible Class of 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for the memories, laughter, mentorship, and countless lessons you’ve shared along the way. Thank you for leading by example, supporting your colleagues, and reminding us what it means to care for our patients with compassion.

Thank you for leaving our program better than you found it. Your legacy will continue to inspire those who follow.

While we’ll miss seeing you in our halls, we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and excited to watch you thrive in the next chapter of your journey.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. Once TTUHSC Internal Medicine, always family. ❤️🎓

#ttuim #ttuhsc #internalmedicineresidency #graduation

🔬 Research Spotlight
Time to highlight another outstanding publication—one that’s truly best for your liver! 🍃

Congratulations to Dr. Danpanichkul on publishing this comprehensive review in AASLD Hepatology Communications.

“This is a monster of a review!” — the editor couldn’t have said it better. 👏📚

A bright future gastroenterologist! 🌟

#ttuim #ttuhsc #aasld #research

🔬 Research Spotlight
Time to highlight another outstanding publication—one that’s truly best for your liver! 🍃

Congratulations to Dr. Danpanichkul on publishing this comprehensive review in AASLD Hepatology Communications.

“This is a monster of a review!” — the editor couldn’t have said it better. 👏📚

A bright future gastroenterologist! 🌟

#ttuim #ttuhsc #aasld #research

🌟 Resident Spotlight: Dr. Asmaa Beltagy 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Asmaa Beltagy, our PGY-1 Internal Medicine resident, on her outstanding accomplishments at the 2026 ACR Rheumatology Research Workshop in Atlanta.

Dr. Beltagy was selected as a recipient of the prestigious ACR FIT Scholarship, where she presented her research, “GLP-1 Agonists Mitigate the Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated with JAK Inhibitors,” and engaged with leaders in rheumatology research from across the country.

We are incredibly proud of her dedication to advancing research and her passion for rheumatology. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes. 💙🩺

Congratulations, Dr. Beltagy! 👏✨
#internalmedicine #residency #ttuhsc #ttuim #rheumatology

🌟 Resident Spotlight: Dr. Asmaa Beltagy 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Asmaa Beltagy, our PGY-1 Internal Medicine resident, on her outstanding accomplishments at the 2026 ACR Rheumatology Research Workshop in Atlanta.

Dr. Beltagy was selected as a recipient of the prestigious ACR FIT Scholarship, where she presented her research, “GLP-1 Agonists Mitigate the Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated with JAK Inhibitors,” and engaged with leaders in rheumatology research from across the country.

We are incredibly proud of her dedication to advancing research and her passion for rheumatology. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes. 💙🩺

Congratulations, Dr. Beltagy! 👏✨
#internalmedicine #residency #ttuhsc #ttuim #rheumatology

A bittersweet goodbye to our beloved Megan Mai as she heads to Baylor for Radiation Oncology residency training.

We honestly wish we could keep her in the TTUIM family. Megan isn’t just a Resident of the Month—she’s a Resident of Every Month. Her enthusiasm, kindness, delicious food, and constant smile have made our program a better place.

One of the best prelim interns, and someone who makes us all so proud.

We’ll miss you, Megan. Wishing you all the best in Houston—Baylor is incredibly lucky to have you! ❤️

#residentofthemonth #ttuim #residency

A bittersweet goodbye to our beloved Megan Mai as she heads to Baylor for Radiation Oncology residency training.

We honestly wish we could keep her in the TTUIM family. Megan isn’t just a Resident of the Month—she’s a Resident of Every Month. Her enthusiasm, kindness, delicious food, and constant smile have made our program a better place.

One of the best prelim interns, and someone who makes us all so proud.

We’ll miss you, Megan. Wishing you all the best in Houston—Baylor is incredibly lucky to have you! ❤️

#residentofthemonth #ttuim #residency

So proud of our alumni! 🎉

Introducing the new Alumni Lecture Series from the Educational Committee.

🩺 “RPGN & ANCA-Associated Vasculitis”
Presented by Dr. Mekraksakit

TTUHSC Internal Medicine graduate who went on to complete Nephrology and Advanced Glomerular Disease Fellowship training at Mayo Clinic.

Thank you for sharing your expertise and journey with us. You are truly inspiring! ✨👏

#proudalumni #ttuim #residencytraining

So proud of our alumni! 🎉

Introducing the new Alumni Lecture Series from the Educational Committee.

🩺 “RPGN & ANCA-Associated Vasculitis”
Presented by Dr. Mekraksakit

TTUHSC Internal Medicine graduate who went on to complete Nephrology and Advanced Glomerular Disease Fellowship training at Mayo Clinic.

Thank you for sharing your expertise and journey with us. You are truly inspiring! ✨👏

#proudalumni #ttuim #residencytraining

Happy belated birthday to our wonderful May birthday stars! Wishing you all a year filled with happiness, success, good health, and unforgettable memories.
🎉🎂 #ttuhsc #ttuim #wellnesscommittee

Happy belated birthday to our wonderful May birthday stars! Wishing you all a year filled with happiness, success, good health, and unforgettable memories.
🎉🎂 #ttuhsc #ttuim #wellnesscommittee

So proud of our graduating PGY-3s! ✨

Research Day showcased the bright future internists you have become. We will miss your charm, kindness, brilliance, and friendship.

Wishing you all the best as you begin your next chapter—we know you’ll do amazing things! 🎓❤️ #ResearchDay #FutureInternists #ResidencyGraduation

So proud of our graduating PGY-3s! ✨

Research Day showcased the bright future internists you have become. We will miss your charm, kindness, brilliance, and friendship.

Wishing you all the best as you begin your next chapter—we know you’ll do amazing things! 🎓❤️ #ResearchDay #FutureInternists #ResidencyGraduation

Congratulations to Dr. Danpanichkul for continuing to represent our program with excellence as a PGY-2.

Beyond his outstanding research accomplishments, including more than 200 publications on PubMed, he also secured the inaugural Rainbow in Gastro Travel Award at Digestive Disease Week 2026 this year.

We are incredibly proud of you and all that you have achieved. Any GI fellowship program would be fortunate to have someone who is deeply committed to advancing patient care and innovative research. @ddwmeeting

#ddw26 #digestivediseaseweek #internalmedicineresidency #residencyresearch

Congratulations to Dr. Danpanichkul for continuing to represent our program with excellence as a PGY-2.

Beyond his outstanding research accomplishments, including more than 200 publications on PubMed, he also secured the inaugural Rainbow in Gastro Travel Award at Digestive Disease Week 2026 this year.

We are incredibly proud of you and all that you have achieved. Any GI fellowship program would be fortunate to have someone who is deeply committed to advancing patient care and innovative research. @ddwmeeting

#ddw26 #digestivediseaseweek #internalmedicineresidency #residencyresearch

A beautiful celebration for two amazing families and their newest little blessings 🤍

An afternoon filled with laughter, sweet moments, adorable decor, and so much love for these growing families 🤍

So excited for Dr. Cruz and family, and Dr. Puchongmart and family on this exciting new chapter 👶💖

#ResidencyLife #BabyShower #GrowingFamily #internalmedicine #ttuim

A beautiful celebration for two amazing families and their newest little blessings 🤍

An afternoon filled with laughter, sweet moments, adorable decor, and so much love for these growing families 🤍

So excited for Dr. Cruz and family, and Dr. Puchongmart and family on this exciting new chapter 👶💖

#ResidencyLife #BabyShower #GrowingFamily #internalmedicine #ttuim

Huge congratulations to Dr. Santo for representing our program at Digestive Disease Week 2026 with outstanding gastrointestinal research! 🔥👏 #ddw2026 @ddwmeeting

The future of gastroenterology is bright, and you’re definitely part of it. So proud of you! 🚀

#residency #internalmedicine #research #gastroenterology

Huge congratulations to Dr. Santo for representing our program at Digestive Disease Week 2026 with outstanding gastrointestinal research! 🔥👏 #ddw2026 @ddwmeeting

The future of gastroenterology is bright, and you’re definitely part of it. So proud of you! 🚀

#residency #internalmedicine #research #gastroenterology

Congratulations to our March Resident of the Month 🏆
Dr. Tulaton (Seagame) Sodsri

Like spring, you bring calm, positivity, and growth to the team every day. 🌿 Recognized for your thoughtful care, accurate assessments, and great communication—especially during overnight calls. We are proud to have you in the TTUIM team. So proud of you. 🤍✨

#residentlife #internalmedicine #residentofthemonth #ttuhscmed

Congratulations to our March Resident of the Month 🏆
Dr. Tulaton (Seagame) Sodsri

Like spring, you bring calm, positivity, and growth to the team every day. 🌿 Recognized for your thoughtful care, accurate assessments, and great communication—especially during overnight calls. We are proud to have you in the TTUIM team. So proud of you. 🤍✨

#residentlife #internalmedicine #residentofthemonth #ttuhscmed

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. 🩺

Excited to share our resident’s new review article in Hepatology Communications, an official journal of AASLD, on the global epidemiology of alcohol-associated liver disease. @pojsakorndan

This work highlights the global burden of ALD and the need for better identification, linked hepatology–addiction care, and stronger public health action.

@aasld #aasld #liverawarenessmonth #residencylife #research

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. 🩺

Excited to share our resident’s new review article in Hepatology Communications, an official journal of AASLD, on the global epidemiology of alcohol-associated liver disease. @pojsakorndan

This work highlights the global burden of ALD and the need for better identification, linked hepatology–addiction care, and stronger public health action.

@aasld #aasld #liverawarenessmonth #residencylife #research

Our education course for POCUS training🔥🚨

Our education course for POCUS training🔥🚨

💫 We’re incredibly proud of Dr. Joseph Sena for earning 1st place at the ACP Regional Competition 🏆
“Meth, Muscle, and Muffled Sounds”🧪💪🏼🫀
A huge accomplishment and a great representation of TTUIM.

#TTUIM #ACPtexas #TexasTechInternalMedicine #ResidentLife #ProudMoment

💫 We’re incredibly proud of Dr. Joseph Sena for earning 1st place at the ACP Regional Competition 🏆
“Meth, Muscle, and Muffled Sounds”🧪💪🏼🫀
A huge accomplishment and a great representation of TTUIM.

#TTUIM #ACPtexas #TexasTechInternalMedicine #ResidentLife #ProudMoment

Wrapping up the week feeling incredibly proud of our residents! 🎉

Huge congratulations to Dr. Puchongmart, Dr. Thiravetyan, Dr. Yanpiset, and Dr. Sivakumar for representing our program with outstanding oral and poster presentations in cardiovascular research—truly impressive work! 👏🫀
@americancollegeofcardiology

Cardiology will be lucky to have you all—such a strong group of upcoming cardiologists! ✨

Beyond research and publications, we made unforgettable memories together—enjoying the beauty of New Orleans and spending time as one TTUHSC Internal Medicine family ❤️

#TTUHSC #InternalMedicine #acc26 #brightfutures #cardiology

Wrapping up the week feeling incredibly proud of our residents! 🎉

Huge congratulations to Dr. Puchongmart, Dr. Thiravetyan, Dr. Yanpiset, and Dr. Sivakumar for representing our program with outstanding oral and poster presentations in cardiovascular research—truly impressive work! 👏🫀
@americancollegeofcardiology

Cardiology will be lucky to have you all—such a strong group of upcoming cardiologists! ✨

Beyond research and publications, we made unforgettable memories together—enjoying the beauty of New Orleans and spending time as one TTUHSC Internal Medicine family ❤️

#TTUHSC #InternalMedicine #acc26 #brightfutures #cardiology

Congratulations Dr. Rielo on Resident of the Month (February)! 🎉👏

Owning the MICU nights, handling complex patients like a pro, and staying supportive through the EPIC transition—truly outstanding 🔥

#residentofthemonth #ttuim #ttuimresidencylife #futureinternist #welldeserved

Congratulations Dr. Rielo on Resident of the Month (February)! 🎉👏

Owning the MICU nights, handling complex patients like a pro, and staying supportive through the EPIC transition—truly outstanding 🔥

#residentofthemonth #ttuim #ttuimresidencylife #futureinternist #welldeserved

Welcome to the TTUIM family, Class of 2029 ❤️🖤
So happy and proud to welcome this incredible group of future internists. The journey starts now and we can’t wait to see you grow, lead, and make a difference. 🩺✨

#TTUIM #Match2026 #ClassOf2029 #InternalMedicine #FutureInternists

Welcome to the TTUIM family, Class of 2029 ❤️🖤
So happy and proud to welcome this incredible group of future internists. The journey starts now and we can’t wait to see you grow, lead, and make a difference. 🩺✨

#TTUIM #Match2026 #ClassOf2029 #InternalMedicine #FutureInternists

Once tiny humans.
Now adjusting insulin, trending labs, and saving lives.

Swipe to meet the babies who grew up to be your doctors. 🩺👶🏻👶🏼👶🏾

#TTUIM #TTUIMResidency #InternalMedicine #ResidencyLife #DoctorsInTraining

Once tiny humans.
Now adjusting insulin, trending labs, and saving lives.

Swipe to meet the babies who grew up to be your doctors. 🩺👶🏻👶🏼👶🏾

#TTUIM #TTUIMResidency #InternalMedicine #ResidencyLife #DoctorsInTraining

These babies grew up to become the residents you see in the hospital today.

Swipe to see the baby photos of the doctors behind TTUIM. 🩺👶🏾👶🏼👶🏻

#TTUIM #TTUIMResidency #InternalMedicine #ResidencyLife #DoctorsInTraining

These babies grew up to become the residents you see in the hospital today.

Swipe to see the baby photos of the doctors behind TTUIM. 🩺👶🏾👶🏼👶🏻

#TTUIM #TTUIMResidency #InternalMedicine #ResidencyLife #DoctorsInTraining

A true living legend. 🏅

Last week, our very own Dr. Nugent was awarded the 2026 Founders’ Medal by the Southern Society for Clinical Investigation, one of the society’s highest honors.

A lifetime dedicated to clinical excellence, research, education, and mentorship. We are proud to learn from the best. 👏🏼🤍

Celebrating in New Orleans with members of our TTUIM family: alumni Evamaria Nourbash, Yijia Chen, and Cihan Cevik, and of course our beloved program coordinator Brandi McKinnon.🤍

#TTUIM #ttuimresidency #FoundersMedal #InternalMedicine #Proud

A true living legend. 🏅

Last week, our very own Dr. Nugent was awarded the 2026 Founders’ Medal by the Southern Society for Clinical Investigation, one of the society’s highest honors.

A lifetime dedicated to clinical excellence, research, education, and mentorship. We are proud to learn from the best. 👏🏼🤍

Celebrating in New Orleans with members of our TTUIM family: alumni Evamaria Nourbash, Yijia Chen, and Cihan Cevik, and of course our beloved program coordinator Brandi McKinnon.🤍

#TTUIM #ttuimresidency #FoundersMedal #InternalMedicine #Proud

Congratulations to Dr. Pojsakorn “Dan” Danpanichkul, TTUHSC IM resident, for representing Texas Tech at the AASLD Foundation Emerging Liver Scholars Debates! 🎤🔥

Debate topic: Liver transplantation for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma — should OPTN criteria be expanded?
Proud of Dan for bringing evidence, clarity, and strong advocacy to a national stage. 💪📚

#TTUHSC #TexasTechIM #AASLD

Congratulations to Dr. Pojsakorn ��“Dan” Danpanichkul, TTUHSC IM resident, for representing Texas Tech at the AASLD Foundation Emerging Liver Scholars Debates! 🎤🔥

Debate topic: Liver transplantation for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma — should OPTN criteria be expanded?
Proud of Dan for bringing evidence, clarity, and strong advocacy to a national stage. 💪📚

#TTUHSC #TexasTechIM #AASLD

Thank a Resident Day turned into a whole week… because one day simply isn’t enough.💫

Our residents show up every single day with heart, resilience, and dedication to our patients and each other.

A huge thank you to our incredible faculty who generously contributed to make this celebration possible. Your support means more than you know. ♥️🙌🏼

#ThankAResidentDay #TTUIM #ResidentLife #Grateful #InternalMedicine

Thank a Resident Day turned into a whole week… because one day simply isn’t enough.💫

Our residents show up every single day with heart, resilience, and dedication to our patients and each other.

A huge thank you to our incredible faculty who generously contributed to make this celebration possible. Your support means more than you know. ♥️🙌🏼

#ThankAResidentDay #TTUIM #ResidentLife #Grateful #InternalMedicine

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Chief Residents: Dr. Thiravetyan, Dr. Ortiz Maldonado, and Dr. Bueso.

Proud of this team and excited for the year ahead.

#TTUIM #ChiefResidents #InternalMedicine #TexasTechIM #DreamTeam

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Chief Residents: Dr. Thiravetyan, Dr. Ortiz Maldonado, and Dr. Bueso.

Proud of this team and excited for the year ahead.

#TTUIM #ChiefResidents #InternalMedicine #TexasTechIM #DreamTeam

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