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Thinking of joining an online physician collaboration network but don't know where to start?
Here is a list of large physician online communities and listservs to help you connect, communicate, and network with your colleagues.
Sermo: This online community of physicians has over 200,000 members in 68 specialties. It is a place where physicians can securely post questions, insights, and observations for discussion.
Medscape Physician Connect: This is another online private community of physicians that has over 170,000 members.
Doximity: This online networking site is similar to LinkedIn, except that is is only for physicians. Users create a profile to connect with colleagues and to access the "nation’s most complete physician directory," according to their website.
DermRounds: This online networking site is the Facebook of dermatology. Users can pose questions, share videos and images, learn about upcoming CME conferences, and more.
RxDerm-L: This listserv group is open to dermatologists and dermatology residents only. To subscribe, send an email to listproc@ucdavis.edu, and in the body of the message write "subscribe rxderm-L" followed by your name.
ACADERM-L: This listserv group is open to teaching dermatolgists, or dermatologists serving in an administraction for a dermatology program. To subscribe, send an email to listproc@ucdavis.edu, and in the body of the message write "subscribe acaderm-L" followed by your name.
AMA Listservs: The AMA offers multiple listservs, including ones for residents and fellows and young physicians.