There are many opportunities to engage and connect with the AAP and the SOPT. A great way to initially get involved is to write an article for one of our Section's News & Views blogs or our Monthly Feature Column in Pediatrics. Also, be sure to follow the AAP and the SOPT on social media for the latest opportunities and information.

SOPT Pediatrics Monthly Column

Pediatrics has provided SOPT with the opportunity to contribute to the Monthly Features section of the journal featuring manuscripts written by trainees in pediatrics. This SOPT column joins four other stellar columns in the Monthly Features section: (1) Global Health; (2) the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP); (3) the Historical Perspectives; and (4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Column submissions are accepted on a rolling basis and may be emailed directly to the SOPT Monthly Feature editorial board.

Pediatrics SOPT Feature Call for Articles Spring 2024: “The Migrant Crisis and Medicine”

Call for Submissions | Author Instructions

The Pediatrics SOPT Monthly Feature is inviting submissions about misinformation in medicine.

Through podcasts, websites, and social media postings, patients and families currently have unprecedented access to different perspectives on virtually any medical topic, such as clinical diagnoses, pandemics, diet, sexual practices, recreational drugs, and treatments. Although valuable information can be found on these resources, they are also rife with misinformation, complicating the utility of such resources for patients and families. Misinformation, defined as a “health-related claim of fact that is false based on current scientific consensus,” poses a significant challenge to both patients and clinicians [1]. It can create confusion, shape harmful behaviors, hinder informed decision-making, and undermine physician-patient relationships. Have you encountered misinformation in medicine, either as a clinician or as a patient yourself? What strategies can pediatricians employ to sensitively and effectively address misinformation, as they navigate critical conversations with families? How can we advocate for families to promote inclusive digital media and accurate scientific content? 
We look forward to hearing your stories in this special call for articles.

To submit a piece for consideration, please follow the author instructions laid out on the Pediatrics website. Please ensure all submissions are in accord with publication guidelines on the SOPT Pediatrics website. There is no hard deadline for submission. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Reference:

[1]. Sylvia Chou WY, Gaysynsky A, Cappella JN. Where we go from here: health misinformation on social media. Am J Public Health. 2020;110(S3): S273-S275.

SOPT News and Views

The SOPT News and Views Blog is a great way to learn about anything and everything related to trainee advocacy campaign projects, district projects, pediatric subspecialties, informational articles from the SOPT executive committee, clinical puzzles, and stories from trainees across the country! We invite you to browse through the blog, as well as consider submitting an article (AAP member login required).

SOPT Storytellers

We created SOPT Storytellers as a portal for trainees to share their personal stories in medicine. Members are encouraged to submit original works of written expression – narrative pieces, poetry, and beyond! From reflections on the current pandemic to systemic racism to trainee "firsts," we would love to hear from you! Visit the SOPT Storytellers site to read the latest submissions and learn about how you can contribute (AAP member login required).

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Last Updated

01/27/2025

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics

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