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Amanda Bader1, Maria S Altieri2
1Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Electronic address: https://twitter.com/altierim1.
Social media platforms are increasingly used in surgical education. This review explores how platforms like Twitter and Facebook enhance communication and learning, especially post-COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
- Surgical Training
Background:
- Social media has revolutionized communication over the past decade.
- These platforms are increasingly adopted within surgical fields.
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for innovative digital communication methods in surgery.
Conclusions:
- Social media offers valuable tools for modern surgical education.
- Platforms enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among surgeons.
- Continued integration of social media can advance surgical training methodologies.
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