Journal article
Twitter as a tool for communication and knowledge exchange in academic medicine: A guide for skeptics and novices
Abstract
Twitter is a tool for physicians to increase engagement of learners and the public, share scientific information, crowdsource new ideas, conduct, discuss and challenge emerging research, pursue professional development and continuing medical education, expand networks around specialized topics and provide moral support to colleagues. However, new users or skeptics may well be wary of its potential pitfalls. The aims of this commentary are to …
Authors
Choo EK; Ranney ML; Chan TM; Trueger NS; Walsh AE; Tegtmeyer K; McNamara SO; Choi RY; Carroll CL
Journal
Medical Teacher, Vol. 37, No. 5, pp. 411–416
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
May 4, 2015
DOI
10.3109/0142159x.2014.993371
ISSN
0142-159X