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Eilidh McGinnigle1, Rohin Francis2, David R Warriner3
1Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
Future Healthcare Journal
|May 18, 2019
Summary
A Twitter-based General Internal Medicine Journal Club (JC) successfully engaged global participants for continuing professional development (CPD). This digital format fostered diverse interactions, demonstrating social media
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- Departmental journal clubs (JC) are traditional continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
- Social media platforms enable the expansion of JCs beyond local health professionals to a global audience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the participation and impact of a Twitter-based General Internal Medicine Journal Club (@GIMJClub).
- To demonstrate the success of social media as a platform for delivering CPD.
Main Methods:
- Creation of a General Internal Medicine Journal Club on Twitter (@GIMJClub).
- Retrospective analysis of 12 JC sessions over one year.
- Tracking participant numbers, tweets, and factors influencing session success.
Main Results:
- 61 participants from diverse global locations, specialties, and levels engaged in 12 JC sessions.
- A total of 1,543 tweets were generated across the sessions.
- Successful sessions were associated with topical paper selection and varied hosts.
Conclusions:
- A Twitter-based General Internal Medicine Journal Club is a successful model for CPD.
- @GIMJClub facilitated unique and diverse interactions, expanding the reach of traditional journal clubs.
- Social media offers a valuable digital platform for professional development in medicine.
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