Let's review a few analyses we performed over the years on engagement + impact of GI #SoMe:
(Evidence to convince more to join?)
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With @DrLorenGR @walterchanMD we demonstrated an ⬆️ in institutional social media presence predicted GI divisional #ranking improvement on @USNewsHealth
jmir.org/2019/9/e13345/ @jmirpub
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We performed a survey of GI fellowship program directors: #SoMe increasingly recognized as a valuable tool in #meded among PDs but #SoMe training still lacking as part of curriculum.
@AllisonYangMD @WalterChanMD
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Significantly increased engagement over time, but overall reach may be limited. This may suggest a need to devise novel ways to augment reach beyond #GITwitter. @WalterChanMD @DrLorenGR
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After controlling for IF, type of article, etc, there was an independent association w increased journal article citations and social media engagement
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On multivariate analysis, papers on motility, #cancer, #education, QI were mentioned more by tweeting journals. Basic science papers receive less SoMe exposure. #meded
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