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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2017; 30(04): 244-251
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1604252
Review Article
Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Social Media: Changing the Paradigm for Surgical Education

Andrea M. Petrucci
1   Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
,
Manish Chand
2   University College London, London, United Kingdom
,
Steven D. Wexner
1   Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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12 September 2017 (online)

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Abstract

The role of social media (SoMe) in surgical education is emerging as a tool that augments and complements traditional learning. As SoMe usage has steadily increased in our personal and professional lives, it is no surprise that it has permeated into surgical education. Different SoMe sites offer distinct platforms from which knowledge can be transmitted, while catering to various learning styles. The purpose of this review is to outline the various SoMe platforms and their use in surgical education. Moreover, it will discuss their effectiveness in teaching and learning surgical knowledge and skills as well as other potential roles SoMe has to offer to improve surgical education.

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surgical education - social media - Twitter - blogs - podcasts