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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 12/2021

01-12-2021 | Practice

Role of social and non-social online media: how to properly leverage your internet presence for professional development and research

Authors: Vinay Prabhu, Jessica T. Lovett, Kamran Munawar

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 12/2021

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Abstract

The internet has become an integral component of daily life, with its content broadly grouped into social media and non-social online content. The use of social media, comprising interactive information sharing and networking tools, has proliferated in radiology, with as many as 85% of radiologists utilizing social media and adoption by both private and academic practices. In radiology, social media has been used to increase patient and public awareness of the specialty, establish a professional brand, share scholarly activity, aid in professional development and recruitment, improve communication, and increase engagement during scientific meetings. Organizations like the Society of Abdominal Radiology have increased the visibility of abdominal and pelvic radiology through their activity on social media; however, individual radiologists are integral to this function as well. In this article, we outline a stepwise approach to the individual use of social media, with practical tips for radiologists interested in effectively engaging the plethora of social media and non-social online content available. We also briefly discuss an approach to performing research using publicly available online media.
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Metadata
Title
Role of social and non-social online media: how to properly leverage your internet presence for professional development and research
Authors
Vinay Prabhu
Jessica T. Lovett
Kamran Munawar
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 12/2021
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-021-03154-0

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