Social media in the mentorship and networking of physicians: Important role for women in surgical specialties - 20/03/18
, Nikki L. Stamp b , Mara B. Antonoff c, ⁎ Taxonomy: Education in health technology, Mentorship in education, Social media, Social network
Abstract |
Background |
Social media may be a useful supplement to physician and trainee interactions; however, its role in enhancing mentorship has not been described.
Methods |
A 35-item survey investigating trainee and physician social media use was distributed. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results |
282 respondents completed the survey, among whom 136 (48.2%) reported careers in surgical specialties. Women in surgical specialties were more likely to describe the specialty as being dominated by the opposite sex (p < 0.001) and to be mentored by the opposite sex though wish to be mentored by individuals of the same sex (p < 0.001). Respondents in surgical specialties were also more likely to report using social media to build a network of same-sex mentorship (p = 0.031).
Conclusions |
Social media serves as a valuable tool to enhance the networking and mentorship of surgeons, particularly for women in surgical specialties who may lack exposure to same-sex mentors at their own institution.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Social media, Mentorship, Medical education
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Vol 215 - N° 4
P. 752-760 - avril 2018 Retour au numéro
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