Social Media and Its Use in Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Education and Training

Cole, Wendell W.; Perez-Chaumont, Andre; Miskimin, Cadence; Mulcahey, Mary K.

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“…There are currently no universal guidelines for social media use in the orthopaedic surgery community, and uncertain ethical and legal standards remain 6 . A 2017 study by Call et al reviewed online content posted by 1,021 orthopaedic surgeons across social media platforms, identifying some form of unprofessional content from 3.5% of surgeons 12 , 16 . Although most posts are well-intentioned, it is imperative that the greater orthopaedic community stay vigilant to prevent posting material that can be construed as offensive or as violating the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship.…”

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“…In a 2021 review of social media in orthopaedic resident education and training, Cole et al outlined the different types of social media platforms within orthopaedics, which included social networks (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), blogs (OrthoGate, Medscape Orthopedics, and Orthopedics This Week), forums (OrthoGate), professional networks (LinkedIn, Sermo, and OrthoGate), academic networks (ResearchGate and Academia), and video-sharing platforms (YouTube, VuMedi, JoMI surgical videos, and AAOS Orthopaedic Video Theater), podcasts (The Orthobullets Podcast, Nailed It Ortho, JBJS Podcast, and OrthoJoe), and E-learning (OTA Online curriculum and AOFAS resident curriculum) 17 . As these different social media outlets continue to expand, our results can help tailor their growth to the preferences of target audiences such as orthopaedic residents and applicants.…”

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“…With its easy photograph-sharing capabilities, Instagram naturally facilitates case-based learning in visually and radiographically rich disciplines such as orthopaedic surgery. The Department of Radiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital online teaching curriculum, consisting of more than 650 teaching cases posted on Instagram, has over 60,000 followers 11,12 .…”

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“…Week), forums (OrthoGate), professional networks (LinkedIn, Sermo, and OrthoGate), academic networks (ResearchGate and Academia), and video-sharing platforms (YouTube, Vu-Medi, JoMI surgical videos, and AAOS Orthopaedic Video Theater), podcasts (The Orthobullets Podcast, Nailed It Ortho, JBJS Podcast, and OrthoJoe), and E-learning (OTA Online curriculum and AOFAS resident curriculum) 17 . As these different social media outlets continue to expand, our results can help tailor their growth to the preferences of target audiences such as orthopaedic residents and applicants.…”

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The Characterization of Social Media in Orthopaedic Surgery

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Background: There is a paucity of information regarding the use of social media by both orthopaedic residents and applicants. Therefore, this investigation aimed to (1) characterize the use of social media by current orthopaedic surgery residents and applicants to an orthopaedic surgery residency and (2) evaluate the influence of social media on applicants to an orthopaedic surgery residency. Methods: An anonymous, nationwide survey was conducted among current orthopaedic surgery residents and fourthyear medical students applying to the authors' orthopaedic surgery. Survey data included demographics, social media usage preferences, social media engagement, and the influence of social media on applicants' perception of and decision to apply to residency programs. Results: Three hundred twelve surveys were completed, which included 170 resident surveys and 142 applicant surveys. Two hundred thirty-seven of the respondents (76%) use social media daily. Two hundred fourteen respondents (72%) have listened to orthopaedic surgery podcasts. Regarding educational social media posts, 81% of the residents and 57% of the applicants preferred case presentations with corresponding imaging; for noneducational posts, 89% of the applicants preferred content involving resident life outside the hospital. When asked how much an orthopaedic residency program's social media presence influenced application decision (on a scale of 0-10, 0 being no influence and 10 being the most influence), the mean response was 3.47 among all respondents. Conclusions: Most survey respondents use social media daily, have listened to orthopaedic podcasts, find case presentations with corresponding imaging the most useful format for educational posts, and prefer to see residency programs post about resident life outside of the hospital. A residency program's social media presence did not significantly influence applicants' decision to apply to a specific program; however, there was a trend toward increasing influence with more recent applicants. Future research should further investigate social media's impact on the residency application process and the influence of social media on orthopaedic applicants and residents.Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (http://links.lww.com/JBJSOA/A379).

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“…Heard et al analyzed its use in urology [ 8 ] and noted that an increase in social media usage to convey the culture of the institutions that are missing during site visits was likely happening in many specialties. Many papers have reviewed the social media usage of individuals and programs during this period, particularly in surgical and procedure-heavy fields such as cosmetic dermatologic surgery [ 13 ], orthopedic surgery [ 14 ], and plastic surgery [ 15 ].…”

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“Insta Residency:” Characteristics of Engagement With an Internal Medicine Residency Program Instagram Account

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Background Traditionally, medical training programs have been viewed and ranked according to factors such as national prestige, research opportunities and productivity, faculty prominence, and alumni success. While these components are still instrumental in attracting high-level applicants, the rise of social media has encouraged applicants to look beyond the traditional media put forth by institutions and turn to sources such as program-specific, departmental, or institutional social media pages for more rapid updates. To date, little has been written on how to maximize residency program social media use to engage target audiences of current residents, current faculty, other physicians, and applicants. To better understand how certain types of content lead to increased engagement, we analyze the Instagram social media platform of the Mount Sinai Beth Israel Internal Medicine Residency Program to identify potential trends in interactions to ultimately enhance the resident experience and institutional standing. Methodology We reviewed 257 posts on our Instagram account and calculated engagement of each category relative to the post count based on a method we developed. We used Instagram analytics to better understand our account’s reach. Results Posts highlighting social events had the highest engagement from the online community. Data also show that while the page is viewed by many people with the average medical student age, our page captures an even wider audience. Conclusions Instagram posts about the social element of our residency program generated statistically significant increased engagement. Institutions can use this strategy of focusing on the social aspects of the program to increase reputational scores within the medical and greater community.

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Developing innovative socialized teaching model for postgraduate medical students

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Asian Journal of Surgery

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Social Media and Its Use in Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Education and Training

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The Characterization of Social Media in Orthopaedic Surgery

The Characterization of Social Media in Orthopaedic Surgery

“Insta Residency:” Characteristics of Engagement With an Internal Medicine Residency Program Instagram Account

Developing innovative socialized teaching model for postgraduate medical students

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