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First Contact: A Beginner's Guide to FOAMed for Emergency Physicians
1Department of Emergency Medicine AZ Groeninge President Kennedylaan 44, 8500 Kortrijk Belgium florisvandewoude@hotmail.com.
Abstract:
Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed) has rapidly transformed emergency medicine learning by offering accessible, on-demand educational resources such as blogs, podcasts, and social media content. However, for physicians, the vast and unregulated nature of FOAMed may be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. This brief report introduces FOAMed as a movement, outlines high-quality starting points for newcomers, and offers guidance on evaluating educational quality and managing conflicting information. By critically engaging with FOAMed and applying it critically and appropriately in clinical contexts, emergency physicians can enhance their ongoing education and professional development.
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