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Using Instagram to Engage Learners and Build Community
Oscar Li1, Tia Cheunkarndee1, Hilit F Mechaber2
1medical student, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital communication in medical education, with a rise in social media use. This study explores the under-researched impact of Instagram on medical learning communities.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health Communication
- Social Media in Academia
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation in communication and community building.
- Medical education has seen increased social media adoption by educators and learners.
- Existing research primarily covers X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, with limited focus on Instagram.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role and impact of Instagram in medical education.
- To address the gap in literature regarding Instagram's use in academic medical settings.
- To understand how medical professionals and students utilize Instagram for learning and networking.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on Instagram in medical education.
- Analysis of current trends in social media usage within medical learning environments.
- Qualitative or quantitative assessment of Instagram's educational benefits and drawbacks (details not provided in abstract).
Main Results:
- Preliminary evidence suggests Instagram is increasingly used for information dissemination and community engagement in medicine.
- Identification of specific use cases, such as visual learning and professional networking.
- Quantification of the research gap concerning Instagram's specific educational outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Instagram represents a growing, yet under-explored, platform in medical education.
- Further research is needed to fully understand Instagram's pedagogical value and integration strategies.
- Medical educators and institutions should consider the potential of visual social media platforms like Instagram.
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