Join us on May 15 for this one-hour special program -- FREE for NYCDS members!
Ethical Considerations Regarding the Use of Social Media by Healthcare Professionals
Mon, May 15, 2023 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at NYCDS (622 Third Ave, 9th Fl., NYC)
CE hours: 1.0
FREE for NYCDS members | $25 for non-members
Social media has crept into many aspects of people’s personal and professional lives. It is imperative that healthcare providers understand the implications of their online presence and interactions, as well as those of other professionals. This lecture and discussion are intended to provide participants with the perspective necessary to understand these issues and help them develop a framework from which they can make appropriate and responsible decisions. This class is directed toward all healthcare providers (dentists, physicians, residents, hygienists, assistants, and staff).
Members – join us for this one-hour ethics lecture, followed by time for audience questions and answers. This program is FREE for NYCDS members, their staff, and all residents.
Register for FREE
Non-NYCDS members are welcome. Cost is $25. Non-members should call 212-573-8500 to register.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to…
- Identify potential issues related to the social media presence and interactions of healthcare professionals;
- Evaluate your own social media presence and that of other healthcare professionals to better understand intentional and unintentional messages they may send; and
Discuss how you may alter your social media presence and interactions to better align with your ethical obligations and maintain your fiduciary responsibilities as healthcare professionals.
Meet the Speaker:
Dr. Eric A. Wachs
Eric A. Wachs, DMD, is the Director of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery curriculum and Clinic at the Touro College of Dental Medicine. He also is responsible for the Ethics and Professionalism curriculum and is a Co-Chair of the Structural Competency Taskforce and Chair of the Academic Integrity Committee. Dr. Wachs is former Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee and is currently Vice-Chair of the Wellness Committee for the Ninth District Dental Association of NYSDA. Dr. Wachs received his DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his GPR and OMFS training at Montefiore Medical Center – Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists.