Social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook are great tools to connect with others and share information. These tools can be employed to promote pathology via interacting with other pathologists, educators, medical professionals, medical students, and even the general public. It's also an excellent way to expand the reach of pathology beyond one's own department and institution.

 

The goals of the workshop are to learn the basics of using social media: setting up an account, composing posts, and consideration of "best practices" including HIPPA and privacy concerns. The workshop will also include a hands-on component for all levels: from the basics of setting up an account and posting to using hashtags and an introduction to analytics.