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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.

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  • 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.