Published on in Vol 14, No 6 (2012): Nov-Dec

Increased Use of Twitter at a Medical Conference: A Report and a Review of the Educational Opportunities

Increased Use of Twitter at a Medical Conference: A Report and a Review of the Educational Opportunities

Increased Use of Twitter at a Medical Conference: A Report and a Review of the Educational Opportunities

Douglas RA McKendrick   1, 2 , MBChB, FFA ;   Grant P Cumming   2, 3, 4 , B.Sc (Hons), MD, FRCOG ;   Amanda J Lee   5 , BSc, MSc, PhD

1 Consultant Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthesia, Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, United Kingdom

2 Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

3 Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, United Kingdom

4 Honorary Professor, University of the Highlands and Islands, Elgin, United Kingdom

5 Professor of Medical Statistics, Medical Statistics Team, Division of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Corresponding Author:

  • Douglas RA McKendrick, MBChB, FFA
  • Consultant Anaesthetist
  • Department of Anaesthesia
  • Dr Gray's Hospital
  • Pluscarden Road
  • Elgin
  • United Kingdom
  • Phone: 44 845 456 6000 ext 6728
  • Fax: 44 1343 862970
  • Email: d.mckendrick@nhs.net