Iris Thiele Isip Tan MD, MSc
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Iris Thiele Isip Tan MD, MSc
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Professor, College of Medicine University of the Philippines. Endocrinology | Health Informatics | Medical Education | Infodemic Management | AI. #HealthXPH. PhD by research student in health sciences. Views are my own. www.endocrine-witch.net
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“NOT AI” oil, gold leaf and reclaimed tech, on wood panel, 24x30”

How much is AI quietly seeping into our lives? When do we realize it’s too much? And then what?

#resistAI #technofeudalism #oilpainting #paintedportrait #iphoneUpdate #humanity
June 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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'It is less that AI is the cause of degradation in reading and thinking, and more that the creation of a culture that views knowledge primarily in an instrumental manner has made it easier to misuse AI.'
AI thrives where education has been devalued | The Observer
A culture that views knowledge as a means to an end invites the misuse of new technology
observer.co.uk
August 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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I recently read through a bunch of AI learning activities in my area (intro physics) and that really encapsulates what I thought of them: "things you COULD do with AI", like the author was looking for ways to shove it in. Not things that AI is needed for, or even better than existing methods for...
August 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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...I can understand the argument for that approach, but I also think it's best that we not call that "writing" at least as I discuss it in my latest. Writing is an experience. Doing something that is not that experience and calling it writing is wrong. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-...
More Than Words
A veteran writing teacher makes a “moving” (Rick Wormeli) argument that writing is a form of thinking and feeling and shows why it can’t be replaced by...
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August 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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AI is undeniably useful in completing school-related artifacts more quickly and efficiently, but that utility is sometimes the opposite of learning. This is why I believe we need to focus at the level of experience and only then ask how AI might be used inside that experience.
August 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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I'm not necessarily an advocate of banning AI and reject the notion that those who don't see a utility for it are "ignoring" it. In my course, I would attempt to clearly express why AI does not have significant utility to the kind of learning I want students to experience.
August 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Andrea Reyes Elizondo @altibel.bsky.social and I have responded to a blog, recently published on @leidenmadtrics.bsky.social, which argued that using AI responsibly in research means being transparent about it. We object that supposed transparency obscures more fundamental ethical questions.
Why AI transparency is not enough
Recently, a taxonomy to disclose the use of generative AI (genAI) in research outputs was presented as an approach that creates transparency and thereby supports responsible genAI use. In this post we...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
T3. I miss the early days of Twitter talaga. Because I speak at conferences a lot, now it's meeting those who come up to you after a talk. Attending meetings and sending an email afterwards if another person's thoughts resonates with yours. #healthxph
T3. What method of connecting do you feel works best in gaining meaningful connections? Can you offer some suggestions? #healthxph
October 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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"weak ties" or those that have loose or indirect connections often have that best opportune for learning. #Healthxph
T1. One of the most concrete examples I’ve had with connections is being connected to #healthxph, via an invitation by Doc Remo @bonedocph.bsky.social to speak on #NarrativeMedicine back in 2016. Before that, we were part of an online blogging group. I learned a lot from both opportunities!
T1. Connections are a learning tool. How has it benefited your career so far? #healthxph
October 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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In my career, I am usually the youngest in the group... but nowadays I find that I am getting to be the more senior in the group... the values, the culture and the work ethics are different, there's always something new to learn everyday. #HealthXPH
October 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
T2. I learned from those older than me how to navigate one's career as it changes. Those younger challenge me to think differently. When they ask me questions, I sometimes gain insight in my own answers. Why did I answer that way? #healthxph
T2. What are your most important lessons learned from connecting with people in your field/career? Do share some lessons! #healthxph
October 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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T1. I'm a fan of connectivist learning theory, from George Siemens and Stephen Downes. Knowledge exist in different sources, are networked and connected so learning happens. #HealthXPh
T1. Connections are a learning tool. How has it benefited your career so far? #healthxph
October 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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I am of the thought that every person we meet is always going to teach us something… or lead us to learn something important. Great example, Ma’am! #healthxph
October 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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T1. When I was starting my career in my hometown years ago, I had a cousin who was already an established OB-GYN and she told her colleagues about me… eventually, my practice grew and having her inform people first made it easier for me to build. Her presence also inspired my standards #healthxph
T1. Connections are a learning tool. How has it benefited your career so far? #healthxph
October 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Just like #HealthXPH. Imagine being able to organize a national Healthcare Social Media Summit without a single face to face meeting! Connections allow you to widen your reach, broaden your horizon and utilize resources that were otherwise out of reach.
October 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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T1. One of the most concrete examples I’ve had with connections is being connected to #healthxph, via an invitation by Doc Remo @bonedocph.bsky.social to speak on #NarrativeMedicine back in 2016. Before that, we were part of an online blogging group. I learned a lot from both opportunities!
T1. Connections are a learning tool. How has it benefited your career so far? #healthxph
October 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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T1 Connections let you exchange ideas. Anyone can learn from anyone else. The trick is to listen and be open-minded to learn from others' successes and avoid falling into the same traps they did. #HealthXPh
October 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
T1. We need interdisciplinary teams to solve problems. I have learned so much connecting with others not in medicine or physicians in a different field. Some of them I have worked with on projects, some I have published studies with, some invite me to conferences. #healthxph
T1. Connections are a learning tool. How has it benefited your career so far? #healthxph
October 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Hello #Healthxph fam and friends! I’m Steph from Dumaguete hosting tonight’s tweet chat at 9pm!

Tonight’s topic will be on Social Relations and Networking: What are your best experiences?

I wanted to talk about how we can improve our social networks during events to improve learning connections!
October 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
October 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The trick here is TIMING. One should not appear vindictive& impulsive. The feedback should be given thru proper channels. The person most responsible for correcting the employee would be the direct supervisor. Report to that person. make them accountable for their responsibilities. #HealthXPH
T3. The powers that be hopefully will appreciate it when someone speaks up and not take it personally. Ideally, speaking up is not seen as disrespect but I guess that depends on the leader. #healthxph
Oops time is almost up. Here’s T3. #healthxph
October 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Largely it will depend on how bringing up a patient safety issue is done. Is there a platform or meeting where it is done regularly so it’s normalized? Also the language used so as not to blame or be disrespectful. #healthxph
Oops time is almost up. Here’s T3. #healthxph
October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
T3. The powers that be hopefully will appreciate it when someone speaks up and not take it personally. Ideally, speaking up is not seen as disrespect but I guess that depends on the leader. #healthxph
Oops time is almost up. Here’s T3. #healthxph
October 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Oops time is almost up. Here’s T3. #healthxph
October 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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T2. two settings: In a group, there should be an avenue to say things anonymously, like in an online bulletin board or an open forum. Oftentimes, it can fairly common to have ideas or comments shot down because someone in the group opposes the contributor, impeding real honest feedback. #healthxph
October 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM