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Casey P Schukow1, Lavisha S Punjabi2, Fadi W Abdul-Karim3
1Department of Pathology, Corewell Health's Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI.
Advances in Anatomic Pathology
|December 4, 2023
Summary
The #PathTwitter community transitioned to #PathX on the social media platform X. This review explores the impact of this change on pathologists and discusses alternative platforms for 2024.
Area of Science:
- Digital Pathology
- Medical Informatics
- Pathology Communication
Background:
- #PathTwitter served as a vital free virtual community for global pathologists, trainees, and students.
- The platform facilitated communication, collaboration, and networking within the pathology field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical significance of Twitter in pathology.
- To analyze the implications of Twitter's transition to X (#PathX) on the online pathology community.
- To present current community perspectives on X and explore alternative social media platforms for pathologists in 2024.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of #PathTwitter's evolution.
- Analysis of anecdotal evidence and community sentiment regarding the transition to X.
- Overview of platform changes and emerging social media alternatives.
Main Results:
- The transition from Twitter to X introduced initial hesitancy within the pathology community.
- Despite minimal user experience changes, the rebranding prompted discussions on platform utility and community engagement.
- Several alternative social media platforms are being considered by pathologists.
Conclusions:
- The #PathX transition necessitates an evaluation of online community dynamics in pathology.
- Understanding user perspectives and platform evolution is crucial for maintaining connectivity in digital pathology.
- Exploring diverse social media channels is recommended for pathologists in 2024.
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