The Network of the National Library of Medicine invites you to submit a proposal to The Health Misinformation Symposium.
Submission form closes on October 31, 2022.
This free, virtual symposium will explore both the research behind health misinformation movements and provide practical and evidence-based
solutions to support librarians, health educators, and direct care providers in combating the spread of all types of health misinformation. Topics may include the types of misinformation, history of health misinformation, tips to understand health research,
combating social media spread, the effects of health misinformation on individuals and communities, and highlighting replicable programs that Network Members can implement to address health misinformation.
The Health Misinformation Symposium will offer a keynote each day along with hour presentations, and panels of 10-minute lightning talks from 11:30 am – 5:30 pm EDT, Tuesday
April 4th through Friday April 7th, 2023.
Objectives
1. Distinguish
between the types of misinformation
2. Describe
current research regarding health misinformation
3. Identify
and implement resources and tools to combat health misinformation, resources and tools
4. Explore
programs, projects, and practices related to health misinformation in communities
Proposals are accepted through an online
form.
Please carefully review the rubric the review committee will use to assess submissions when drafting your submission.
The deadline to submit proposals is October 31st, 12:00 am ET.
Schedule: