Thread by @DrJRMarcelin

This is one of my favorite things to talk about: the intersection of #hcsm and advocacy. Your voice matters! Thanks @SNMA #amec2020 #AMECOnline for the invitation to join this amazing conference. Won’t post the whole talk but wanted to highlight a few real people doing it well.

First off, why should we be on #SoMe as healthcare professionals? We’ve seen the meme, where Karen on Facebook makes a big splash. I updated it to include 2020’s politicians who fuel misinformation. The dialogue NEEDS our voices as sources of credibility and expertise. #amec2020

#SoMe can bring much value for you... H/T to @aoglasser for sharing this paper by @MotherinMed et al. bit.ly/3alzFon

And here’s a snapshot of some of the things that #SoMe has done for ME lately...

Ur bio should show your mission. no “right” template, but people should know what ur about. S/o to @UREssien @SAStrongMD @laurie_punch @NarjustDumaMD, examples of different ways to share mission. Also s/o to @ajcalac, example of elements of twitter anatomy. #amec2020 #AMECOnline

Who does patient advocacy well? S/o to @uche_blackstock @DrOniBee @ChristleNwora @rohankhaz @meganranney @jonasattilus here, but so many others are doing this well like @FutureDocs @traependergrast @DrJeanneM @NationalMedAssn @ShaqBell @DrQuinnCapers4 #amec2020 #AMECOnline

One of the things I love seeing in action is sponsorship. S/o to @choo_ek @CarlosdelRio7 for doing this all the time, and others who have sponsored me through twitter: @ShantaZimmer @DrNwando @aoglasser @ETSshow. You help boost others’ visibility. I see you. #amec2020 #AMECOnline

This was another fav to talk about. It’s okay to share your successes people! @gradydoctor is one of my SHEroes! Her personal sharing makes you want to go for gold.

Also personal advocacy not just about you, but visibility for others. S/o to @Ledgemd & @mattbc #amec2020

These are the advice that my twitter buddies shared... h/t to @FutureDocs @DrEricStrong @ETSshow @aoglasser @arghavan_salles @ChristleNwora @LashNolen @DrigoMunoz #amec2020 #AMECOnline

Here are my tips for successful social media advocacy.
✅Be authentic
✅Stay positive
✅Stay connected
✅Advocate for yourself
✅Focus on your mission
✅Advance science
✅Support others

#amec2020 #AMECOnline @somedocs

Oh also! It’s okay to have fun and share a quirky side of yourself, as long as it still relates to your mission and you remain authentic doing so! Examples: @LashNolen rapping and @DrJCoftheDC dancing! #amec2020 #AMECOnline

Final thought: these are the faces of advocacy on social media. Each face, each hashtag, is important, and together, the movements are UNSTOPPABLE.

Thank you @SNMA for the opportunity and hope I get to do this again with you in the future! #amec2020 #AMECOnline

Others who got s/o in my session: @MeeksLisa @DMGrayMD @SophieBalzoraMD @TomVargheseJr @MariaCMoraP @BriChristophers @LatinasInMed @drjomax @DrSarahNBowe thank you all for being amazing examples of effective #SoMe advocacy! #amec2020 #AMECOnline