IFM | Elevating the Family Physician Voice in the Media
Inside Family Medicine · American Academy of Family Physicians
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Show Notes
Host Emily Holwick interviews Dr. Jen Caudle, a family physician and media contributor with extensive experience in sharing medical information across national media and social platforms. Dr. Caudle discusses her journey into family medicine, her motivations for engaging with media, and the importance of accurate, evidence-based health communication in today's media landscape. She emphasizes the need for diverse voices in medicine and offers advice for physicians interested in working with the media. Dr. Caudle also shares her experiences and favorite moments from various media engagements, highlighting the role family physicians play in educating the public beyond the clinical setting.
Topics
00:11 Meet Dr. Jen Caudle
00:55 Choosing Family Medicine
02:08 Journey into Media
03:56 The Importance of Media Presence
09:43 Advice for Physicians Interested in Media
12:00 The Power of Social Media
15:22 Future Topics and Final Thoughts
17:16 Conclusion and Contact Information
Resources
Media Experience Helped FP Reach Vast Following | Family Doc Focus
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