For immediate release: Sept. 2, 2009
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Synapse is Now on Facebook
Become a fan of the magazine of the University of Nevada School of Medicine
LAS VEGAS, Nev.—Synapse, the magazine of the University of Nevada School of Medicine, is now on Facebook, the social networking website.
Become a fan of the magazine to receive news and updates that may be of interest to students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the School of Medicine. It’s an easy way to engage with the school and stay current.
As the magazine's Facebook page grows, it will allow members of the medical school to comment on articles, participate in group forums, and post photos, links and feedback to share within the medical school community.
As a reminder, the magazine's page on Facebook is a fun and informal means of communication. Becoming a fan of Synapse will not give the school or its staff or other Facebook fans of the magazine access to your personal information.
As a general rule of thumb, any time you engage with social networking sites, don't forget to use the privacy settings at the top of your page to determine who can and cannot see your personal information.
Become a fan of Synapse by visiting us on Facebook today!
As the state’s only public medical school, the University of Nevada School of Medicine has been a leader in healthcare, medical education and research in Nevada since 1969. The School of Medicine includes 16 clinical departments including family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, surgery, and psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and five nationally recognized departments in basic science including microbiology and biomedical engineering. The more than 185 doctors of University Health System, the school’s clinical practice, offer care in more than 40 medical specialties and subspecialties with eight physician offices in the Reno/Sparks area and seven in Las Vegas. The school is committed to a best practices approach to medicine and is dedicated to exceptional healthcare for Nevada now and in the future. For more information visit www.medicine.nevada.edu.