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Pediatric Program Directors Should Have an Active Presence on Twitter
Nicholas M Heitkamp1, Lucas E Morgan1, J Bryan Carmody2
1Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children (NM Heitkamp, LE Morgan), Indianapolis, Ind.
Academic Pediatrics
|November 23, 2020
Summary
Academic pediatricians and program directors should use Twitter for professional development and recruitment. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for social media engagement to connect with residency applicants.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Social media is crucial for academic pediatricians' professional development, including continuing education and networking.
- Pediatric residency program directors utilize social media for program promotion and resident recruitment.
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated virtual residency interviews, increasing the urgency for social media presence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for pediatric program directors to establish an active Twitter presence.
- To highlight Twitter's utility for real-time engagement and information dissemination.
Main Methods:
- This is a perspective piece making a case for Twitter adoption.
- It discusses the benefits of social media in academic pediatrics.
Main Results:
- Twitter facilitates professional development, networking, and collaboration for academic pediatricians.
- It serves as a vital tool for program promotion and resident recruitment.
- Social media engagement is essential for connecting with residency applicants during virtual interview seasons.
Conclusions:
- All pediatric residency program directors should maintain an active presence on Twitter.
- Twitter offers a platform for real-time communication and engagement with the pediatric academic community.
- Leveraging Twitter is critical for effective program promotion and applicant engagement in the current medical education landscape.
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