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An introduction to social media: Why this is important for urologists. Trends and developments in social media Giacomo Novara, M.D., F.E.B.U. Assistant professor in urology University of Padua, Italy Associate editor of European Urology Giacomonovara@gmail.com.
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An introduction to social media: Why this is important for urologists Trends and developments in social media Giacomo Novara, M.D., F.E.B.U. Assistant professor in urology University of Padua, Italy Associate editor of European Urology Giacomonovara@gmail.com
Tweets volume during AUA and CUA 2012 and 2013 Leveridge et al. JUrol in press
SoMe use among AUA members LoebS, et al. BJU Int in press
SoMe use among AUA members LoebS, et al. BJU Int in press
SoMe and keeping up with the most relevant medical literature
SoMe and keeping up with the most relevant medical literature
SoMe use among AUA members DeCamp M. J Gen Intern Med 28(2):299–303
SoMe use among AUA members DeCamp M. J Gen Intern Med 28(2):299–303
SoMe and medicine • More rigorous quality control of the SoMe info is needed for “medical” use • Potential for future role of SoMe scores • Accreditation of SoMe model for CME foreseeable • Continuous medical education and credits awards • Concerns with COIs and confidentiality in relationships with patients and colleagues
SoMe and medicine • Will scientific meetings survive?!?