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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