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TikTok offers medical trainees benefits for wellbeing and helps disadvantaged students pursue medicine. This reflection explores the social media app's impact amid its uncertain US future.

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  • Medical Education
  • Social Media Impact
  • Digital Health

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  • The future of TikTok in the US is uncertain.
  • Social media platforms are increasingly used by medical trainees.
  • Content creators on platforms like TikTok can reach large audiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on the impact of TikTok on medical trainees.
  • To discuss the benefits of TikTok for medical student wellbeing.
  • To explore how TikTok aids students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing medical careers.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative reflection by two US medical students.
  • One student is a content generator with over 68,000 followers.
  • Discussion of personal experiences and observations regarding TikTok usage.

Main Results:

  • TikTok can positively influence medical trainee wellbeing.
  • The platform may lower barriers for students from disadvantaged backgrounds entering medicine.
  • Social media offers unique avenues for medical education and community building.

Conclusions:

  • TikTok, despite its uncertain future, has demonstrated potential benefits for medical trainees.
  • Further research is warranted on the role of social media in medical education and access.
  • Platforms like TikTok can foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for aspiring physicians.