Social Media and Its Use in Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Education and Training

The use of social media by health-care professionals and medical educators has been increasing over the past decade.

Online social networks, professional networks, blogs, microblogs, forums, podcasts, and video-sharing platforms can be used effectively to communicate and engage with, as well as learn from, other residents and attending physicians worldwide.

Social media platforms and other web-based applications can serve as powerful educational tools to enhance orthopaedic resident learning, collaboration, teaching, and case discussion.