Sophie M. Balzora, MD, FACG

Join us on Tuesday, October 27, at 9PM EDT as Dr. Darrell Gray, Chair of the ACG (American College of Gastroenterology) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and I, Chair of ACG's Public Relations Committee, discuss our journey to advancing #healthequity in gastroenterology. We're privileged to have a phenomenal panel of experts in health disparities and health equity work, who will share their insight and diverse experience on the topic. It is a must-attend, and open to all #ACG2020 attendees.

BEYOND THRILLED to intro the 1st annual @AmCollegeGastro #DiversityinGI Virtual 5K! Support the ACG Summer Scholars Mentorship Program Get fit/have fu...n w/family & friends Be a champion of #DEI in GI Link to register: bit.ly/33jKPJN #virtualrace #running #ACG2020 TY to our sponsors, Ironwood & Braintree Laboratories!

Gender inequity in leadership, pay, & opportunity is a reality that needs to change in the field of medicine. Our time is now to make change. I signed. Will you? #HerTimeIsNow.

A behind-the-scenes look at some filming @MarkPochapin & I are doing in preparation for #ACG2020. So many shenanigans... To register/find out more: http://acgmeetings.gi.org

Grateful to be the 1st of what will be many voices valued on @NatRevGastroHep's World Views to offer insight on my experiences & hopes as a Black woman physician in academia. Read it here: https://go.nature.com/2ROQq4n... #BlackWomeninMedicine #minoritiesinmedicine #AcademicChatter

"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made...it shouldn't be that women are the exception." We must honor this impeccable powerhouse's legacy with everything we have this Election Day, and every day. She held on so hard and so strong for us.

It’s not too late to tune in! About 20 minutes left to call in with questions about #colorectalcancer screening, prevention, and symptoms you may be worried about. https://twitter.com/sophiebalzo/status/1304042603244064768

Check out my latest -- it's a desperate plea to get more ppl screened, especially those hit hardest by #colorectalcancer, and a reminder to young folks to never ignore your symptoms. Please check it out.

Listen up, everyone: #Colorectalcancer is the SECOND leading #cancer killer in America. For most, the disease is highly preventable. And when caught early, survival is upwards of 90%.... Talk to your doctor today about screening, and share this PSA widely with friends and family. It could save a life.

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Thank you, Dr. Renee Williams, for your leadership and commitment to colorectal cancer awareness and prevention, especially in medically underserved communities. Talk to your doctor AND your family today about colorectal cancer screening. It can save your life.

I cannot find the words. This weight is too heavy. This loss brings incredible sadness. Please get screened, and tell your family to do the same. He was so incredibly young at the time of diagnosis, but hopefully the awareness he brings to this disease will help others.

Black physicians earned an average of $50k LESS/yr vs white physicians Black women physicians made nearly $100k LESS vs male Black physicians #BlackWomeninMedicine... #BlackWomensEqualPay #meded #medtwitter https://reut.rs/3h0MpVG