An introduction to social media: Why this is important for urologists

Trends and developments in social media

Giacomo Novara, M.D., F.E.B.U.Assistant professor in urology

University of Padua, ItalyAssociate editor of European Urology

Giacomonovara@gmail.com

Tweets volume during AUA and CUA 2012 and 2013

Leveridge et al. J Urol in press

SoMe use among AUA members

Loeb S, et al. BJU Int in press

SoMe use among AUA members

Loeb S, et al. BJU Int in press

SoMe and keeping up with the most relevant medical literature

SoMe and keeping up with the most relevant medical literature

SoMe and education

Old scores to assess scientific performances

New scores to assess SoMe performances?

SoMe use among AUA members

DeCamp M. J Gen Intern Med 28(2):299–303

SoMe use among AUA members

DeCamp M. J Gen Intern Med 28(2):299–303

SoMe and medicine

• More rigorous quality control of the SoMe info is

needed for “medical” use

• Potential for future role of SoMe scores

• Accreditation of SoMe model for CME foreseeable

• Continuous medical education and credits awards

• Concerns with COIs and confidentiality in

relationships with patients and colleagues

SoMe and medicine

• Will scientific meetings survive?!?