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Social media star Dr. Glaucomflecken (aka William E. Flanary, MD) will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Empowering Physicians Conference on Friday, September 27 at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis.
Flanary practices in the Portland, Oregon-area. Since 2016 he has become known for his satiric medical videos on X/Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.
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| Dr. Glaucomflecken (aka William E. Flanary, MD) brings his comical outlook to the world of medicine. | |
According to Flanary's website, his alter ego "began as a creative outlet to tell painfully specific ophthalmology jokes and to cope with my own health challenges. Since then, it has evolved to incorporate satire of the U.S. healthcare system, academic publishing, and the interpersonal conflicts that are pervasive in the medical system."
Flanary has battled and beat testicular cancer.
Registration for the event will open soon.
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