Op-Eds and Advocacy: Pointers for Writing an Op-Ed • Doctors On Social Media

Dr. Dana Corriel has created a wonderful forum for physicians to share their original work. There is so much misinformation out there, it is time physicians use their voices to educate and drown out the pseudoscience. In this piece, I share one of the ways in which you can make your voice heard by writing an Op-Ed.

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Physicians vs. Sensationalism These days, when you read the news or turn on the tv or radio, there is always some breaking news or national crisis being reported. Sensationalism and click bait have resulted in a

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About Shikha Jain, MD FACP

I am a practicing, board-certified hematology/oncology physician in Chicago. I speak on topics ranging from the impact of social media on healthcare, how physicians can utilize social media, how to write Op-eds in the medical world, gender equity and barriers to career advancement, and topics in GI oncology and immunotherapy. My goal is to explain complicated topics in simple terms. I also enjoy writing and you can find some of my writing on this site. I am a mother to three amazing kids and married to a gastroenterologist. I look forward to connecting with you.