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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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Publications & Newsletters
AMA Update
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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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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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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.

Infectious Diseases
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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
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5 reasons why physicians should use social media professionally

If your social media use is limited to watching the latest cat videos making the rounds, consider this advice on what your physician career could be missing.

Career Development
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Social media guidance for physicians taps timeless principles

From Friendster to Snapchat, social media trends come and go, but ethical guidance for physicians endures. Learn how the AMA Code of Medical Ethics applies to social media.

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Deanna Attai, MD
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Web-savvy patients shape physicians’ digital do’s and don’ts

With patients Googling and Yelping their physicians, doctors need to remain social, be present online and manage their online reputations.

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Professionalism in the Use of Social Media

Physicians and trainees have an ethical responsibility to weigh a number of considerations when maintaining a presence online.

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Physician behind KevinMD reveals how to leverage social media

Leading physician blogger highlights how to use social media to establish online presence as a medical professional. Dr. Kevin Pho offers tips to help you connect with and help educate patients.

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