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

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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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Prabhu, V., Lovett, J.T. & Munawar, K. Role of social and non-social online media: how to properly leverage your internet presence for professional development and research. Abdom Radiol 46, 5513–5520 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-021-03154-0

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