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4 MIN READ

How Twitter check-ins help primary care doctors stay connected

COVID-19 further isolated primary care doctors. Learn how they are finding their way forward, together, through regular social media gatherings.

Physician Health
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21 MIN READ

Dr. Mike on using social media to combat medical misinformation

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Mikhail Varshavski, DO (Doctor Mike), on using social media to combat medical misinformation.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
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3 MIN READ

How medical students can be effective advocates on social media

Social media can help amplify the power of medical students' voice. Learn with the AMA about how to harness social media for advocacy.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

Giving health care heroes a voice on social media

A nurse detailed the strain of caring for patients with COVID-19. Learn why a health system is sharing the video to push the #MaskUp message.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

How social media can aid medical residency program searches

The 2021 residency application cycle presents students with unique challenges. Social media platforms may offer some solutions when it comes to research.

Preparing for Residency
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18 MIN READ

Mikhail Varshavski, DO, on how social media can combat COVID-19 misinformation

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the influence of social media on misinformation about the pandemic.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
AMA Update
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11 MIN READ

Leveraging social media to spread critical COVID-19 science

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by providing reputable and science-based information through social media and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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5 MIN READ

Doctor uses reach of social media to ease COVID-19 pandemic fears

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, is working with colleagues to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. He also finds time to identify and counter misinformation on social media.

Public Health
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14 MIN READ

Stay professional in face of social media misinformation

Tune into this discussion about online doctor ratings, anti-vaccine attacks on social media, celebrity doctors and more.

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Career Development
Moving Medicine Podcast