What is a Twitter chat?
A Twitter chat is an online group discussion that takes place on Twitter at a set time under a shared hashtag.
Do I need a Twitter account to join?
Yes, you do need a Twitter account. If you don’t have one, it’s easy to set up on Twitter.com.
How do I participate in a MedHumChat Twitter chat?
Log on to Twitter a few minutes before the chat is scheduled to begin
Search “#MedHumChat” in the top right corner of your screen
3. Click “Latest” in the top left corner of your screen
4. Respond to the discussion questions and engage with others’ responses. Be sure to include “#MedHumChat” with every Tweet so other participants will see your comments
I don’t have experience discussing art or poetry… Is that ok?
Absolutely! We know that art and poetry can sometimes be intimidating. Our chats are designed so to make the medical humanities widely accessible and low stress. During the chats, we all learn from each other.
What if I miss the chat? Can I go back and read what others posted?
There are two ways to go back and read comments from prior chats: directly on the MedHumChat Twitter page or on Symplur.com. If you want to full transcript of the chat, it’s best to use Symplur.
To use Symplur, you will need to make a free account. Once you have done so, go to https://www.symplur.com/healthcare-hashtags/medhumchat/. Scroll down and set the time and date of the Twitter chat you’d like to catch up on and click “Get Transcript.” This will generate a PDF transcript of all Tweets containing #MedHumChat during the time you specified.