Clinical communities
Online networking via the Clinical Communities helps healthcare professionals link up with those with common interests and share resources. An Oyster-run Focus Group identified a need for networking, particularly among consultants.
The secure network helps users interact online, linking those who share interests and passions within and across therapy areas.
Each member creates a profile page, giving their name, affiliation, research activity, a bibliography of published work and forthcoming events they plan to attend. Network functions and tools include:
- Forums
- Private messaging
- Shared resources library
- CPD area
- RSS feeds
- Diary
- News alerts
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities
The Clinical Community extends the marketing "footprint" for advertisers by creating extended engagement with members.
Sponsors/advertisers help build a permanent community that can be added to year on year in an accessible and measurable way.
Two spaces for advertising banners and click through URLs allows a new route to income generation.
"The pain clinical community enables us all to network together easily- providing valuable support and expertise all in one place."
Dr Neal Evans, Pain Consultant, Bucks.