If you missed it, Dr. Joel Topf (aka kidney boy) was recently awarded the coveted Robert Narins award for education from the American Society of Nephrology. You can read about him here. But what you’ll see beyond some traditional stuff is someone who has leveraged social tools in the most creative way to facilitate engagement and education among nephrologists. He’s a ... Continue Reading about Kidney Boy and the Slow Shift of Medicine
Startup Social Media Tips from TMCx Innovation
I was thrilled to work with Steven Cutbirth of W2O group helping the new TMCx Innovation cohort rethink their public presence. We built a case for steps for a stronger presence and had lots of constructive conversation. We worked through strategies for a couple of the TMCx Innovation companies. As an advisor to TMCx Innovation my mission was as much to motivate as to ... Continue Reading about Startup Social Media Tips from TMCx Innovation
Snapchat as Plastic Surgery’s New Medium
Snapchat Doctors: How Plastic Surgeons Have Gained an Ethically Questionable Following published last week in Allure details a loosely emerging trend among plastic surgeons using Snapchat to push their work. Condensed video sequences of tummy tucks, labioplasties and butt-lifts are published as carefully orchestrated Snaps for public entertainment and ... Continue Reading about Snapchat as Plastic Surgery’s New Medium
5 Reasons Hospital Administrators Should be Visible on Social Media
I caught this picture in my Twitter stream not long ago. It shows some of the leadership of the Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus in Katy, Texas donning flag capes in preparation for an late shift employee town hall. When was the last time your hospital leadership raised their game in the spirit of Captain America...then published it? This is remarkable ... Continue Reading about 5 Reasons Hospital Administrators Should be Visible on Social Media
The Medical Media Continuum | Where to put ideas
One of the biggest challenges I face today is where to put things. Not my stethoscope or reflex hammer, but more important things. Like ideas and media. It’s a new problem. Until recently doctors had no place to put ideas. Sounds odd. But think about it ... We could share ideas in the surgical lounge with our peers. We could share it in the auditorium of the local ... Continue Reading about The Medical Media Continuum | Where to put ideas
Paris and the Lens of Public Media
Tragedies like the Parisian massacre offer a lens on our communities. As the most horrific event unfolded last evening, many came together to offer their hearts and share resources. For some, it was business as usual. How we use public channels at time like these needs thought. While scheduled tweets are the obvious issue, there were those who carried on in ... Continue Reading about Paris and the Lens of Public Media