Mednet
Mednet is a physician-only Q&A platform based in New York, NY, that provides expert answers to clinical questions, documenting and making medical knowledge accessible to improve patient care.
Company Overview
Mednet, formerly known as theMednet, is a physician-only Q&A platform based in New York, NY, USA. The company operates within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on healthcare IT. Founded by physicians Nadine Housri, M.D., and Samir Housri, Mednet provides a space where physicians can seek expert answers to real-world clinical questions, making undocumented medical knowledge accessible and easily searchable.
Expert Physician Network
Mednet boasts a network of more than 1,500 expert physicians across various medical specialties, including hematology, rheumatology, neurology, dermatology, pulmonology, cardiology, and nephrology. All Q&A on the platform is moderated to meet the highest standards, ensuring that the information provided is relevant and up-to-date. Experts on the platform are selected based on their sub-speciality, research areas, publications, clinical trial involvement, and peer recommendations.
Platform Features and Specialties
Originally designed for oncologists, Mednet has expanded to include a broad range of specialties. The platform serves more than 20,000 physicians, providing them with a reliable source of expert medical knowledge. Questions are assigned to specialists based on their expertise, ensuring accurate and specific answers. The platform includes daily peer-reviewed content and a rigorous editorial process to maintain quality and professionalism.
Community and Editorial Process
Mednet's community includes over 20,000 physicians, with 1,200 experts from leading academic institutions. The platform employs Deputy and Associate Editors, who are faculty and fellows invited based on their medical education commitment, to personally review and moderate questions. Each question undergoes a stringent peer-review and editorial process to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Partnership Programs and Funding
Mednet engages practicing physicians through Partnership Programs to bring awareness to clinical trials, educate on new data, and understand real-world implications. The platform receives grant funding from notable organizations such as the Lung Cancer Foundation, National Science Foundation, and The Hope Foundation. Publications and events include notable works such as 'Using a Collaborative, Virtual Discussion Platform to Mobilize Oncologic Expertise for the COVID-19 Pandemic' and 'Improving Clinical Trial Enrollment via Online Social Network.'