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This 60-minute session provides an introduction to different uses of research metrics, the importance of tracking the impact of research outputs, and responsible use of research metrics. Participants will learn strategies to identify high-impact journals, optimize their online research profiles, and increase citation rates. The session also covers tools for tracking and demonstrating research metrics, leveraging social media, and utilizing open-access publishing. Whether you aim to expand your academic reach or secure funding opportunities, this class equips you with practical skills to effectively share your work with the global scientific community. There will be time at the end of class for Q & A.

Learning outcomes - By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify Strategies for Research Dissemination: Participants will be able to select appropriate journals, platforms, and tools to effectively disseminate their research to targeted audiences.
2. Enhance Online Research Profiles: Participants will learn to optimize their academic profiles on platforms like ORCID to increase discoverability and professional visibility.
3. Utilize Research Metrics: Participants will understand how to access and interpret citation metrics, altmetrics, and other indicators to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of their work.
4. Leverage Digital and Open Access Tools: Participants will explore methods for utilizing open access publishing and social media to expand their research’s reach and influence.

Please note: This class will be held via Zoom and recorded. You will receive the Zoom link after registering and again an hour before the session.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.