Social media has been one of the most innovative tools in today’s generation. From its ability to connect people instantly from different time zones to the vast amount of information that it can spread in the course of minutes, it has shown promising utility. With that said, however, there are obstacles and negative impacts of […]
10 Tips on Twitter Etiquette for Medical Professionals
Twitter is my professional social media outlet, and I thought I would share my top 10 tips on “Twitter etiquette” for those of you with a career in medicine and/or just starting out! Now some of these may seem obvious, but it never hurts to be reminded. Use “@_____” to publicly thank someone. I think […]
Is “Professional” Social Media Worth Your Time?
I often get asked the question about the value of social media, specifically Twitter, when it comes to medicine. As a physician-in-training, I find myself wearing many hats. After much contemplation and through personal experience, I think you are missing out if you don’t join the social media train. I want to explain why I […]
