Two physicians moving medicine

The AMA recently unveiled a digital magazine, Moving Medicine, that is exclusive to AMA members. Two physician profiles carry my byline in the inaugural issue. You can read them below.

Recognizing the patterns of truth
You may have seen the movie based the life of Bennet I. Omalu, MD, MBA, MPH. Find out the real story behind what he has discovered—in CTE and in letting science lead the way.

Digital designs for the age of evidence
JAMA Editor-in-Chief Howard Bauchner, MD, has worked relentlessly to devise ways for the AMA’s crown jewel of high-quality research to be available to physicians on command.

5 reasons why physicians should use social media professionally

As social media has moved from a toy of the technorati to a mainstream facet of American life, many physicians have learned how to get the most out of Facebook, Twitter and the like while avoiding some of the ethical pitfalls. But if you’re still trying to understand why smart use of social media could help your physician career, AMA member Tyeese L. Gaines, DO (@doctorty), has got the answers.

The board-certified emergency physician spent years as a health care journalist, has earned an MBA, recently launched her own urgent-care practice in New Jersey, and offers training to physicians on how to navigate the intersection of medicine and social media. So, if your social media use is restricted to checking in for pictures of friends’ children on Facebook, here is Dr. Gaines’ perspective on why you should consider engaging more deeply at a professional level.

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