A guide for medical students and trainees to find virtual mentorship in the COVID era and beyond

Fernandez, Jennifer M.; Behbahani, Sara; Marsch, Amanda F.

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.12.075

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“…Unlike traditional mentorship opportunities, including those identified by Fernandez et al, 1 in which mentor-mentee relationships are built in a formal context over an extended period of time, Twitter mentorship is less linear and more suited to individual needs. Any trainee may create a Twitter account and interact with potential dermatologist mentors on the platform, regardless of their year of training, home institution, or pre-existing professional connections.…”

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“…The authors described the challenges to obtaining mentorship in dermatology, provided a list of pre-existing mentorship programs, and offered novel suggestions for creating virtual mentorship opportunities for medical students interested in dermatology. We applaud Fernandez et al 1 for contributing their viewpoint to this increasingly important topic.…”

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“…To the Editor: We enjoyed reading Fernandez et al 1 recent article regarding virtual mentorship in the COVID-19 era. The authors described the challenges to obtaining mentorship in dermatology, provided a list of pre-existing mentorship programs, and offered novel suggestions for creating virtual mentorship opportunities for medical students interested in dermatology.…”

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“…Beyond the formally structured mentorship programs outlined by Fernandez et al, 1 we would also like to highlight the microblogging website Twitter as another means of facilitating meaningful mentormentee relationships in dermatology. Twitter is a social media platform in which users post public messages (''tweets'') no longer than 280 characters, often accompanied by hashtags (key words or phrases prefaced with the ''#'' symbol), in order to open discussions on a topic of interest or to identify like-minded virtual communities.…”

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“…Any trainee may create a Twitter account and interact with potential dermatologist mentors on the platform, regardless of their year of training, home institution, or pre-existing professional connections. Additionally, it may be easier for trainees (especially those under-represented in dermatology) 1 to identify mentors with similar backgrounds and interests, as they are not limited to mentors from only their institution. These advantages may help optimize mentor-mentee fit.…”

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#DermTwitter and digital mentorship in the COVID-19 era

Zheng

Mulligan

Scott

2021

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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and digital mentorship in the COVID-19 era ''#MedStudentTwitter interested in dermatology e thinking about pursuing a research year?Check out this extensive spreadsheet. to find a possible mentor/opportunity!'' SNMA, Student National Medical Association. *SNMA is an organization committed to supporting current and future under-represented minority medical students. y Commonly used abbreviation for ''social media.''

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Mulligan

Scott

2021

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Impact of COVID-19 on Dermatology Medical Education

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Reardon,

Chen

2023

Updates in Clinical Dermatology

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Social Media and Ethical Challenges for the Dermatologist

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Purpose of Review The purpose of review is to provide guidance on the use of social media within the context of dermatology and discuss its ethical, professional, and legal implications in education, mentorship, networking, business, and clinical settings. Recent Findings Despite its fundamental value as a means of communication and knowledge sharing, social media carries legal, ethical, and professional challenges. Healthcare providers have run into issues such as misinformation, conflicts of interest, and overstepping patient-physician boundaries when using social media. An interesting finding is that dermatologists commonly engage with an online audience through social media marketing or being an influencer to improve business and extend their reach to clients; however, this warrants formal training and the need to monitor their own online presence to prevent legal consequences. Summary Social media has become integral in everyday life; billions of people now receive information and stay connected with each other through social platforms. Within medicine, social media has enhanced various aspects of healthcare, such as professional networking, patient care, and patient education. In dermatology, social media allows dermatologists to promote their businesses and services through patient testimonials, posting advice on blogs, and networking with a large audience of potential patients. However, having a social media presence must be exercised with care, purpose, and transparency to maximize benefits and minimize harmful consequences. This is especially important when inappropriate social media posts by physicians can be scrutinized for breaching patient confidentiality, violating privacy, financial conflicts of interest, and possibly disseminating incorrect information.

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A guide for medical students and trainees to find virtual mentorship in the COVID era and beyond

Cited by 13 publications

References 4 publications

#DermTwitter and digital mentorship in the COVID-19 era

#DermTwitter and digital mentorship in the COVID-19 era

Impact of COVID-19 on Dermatology Medical Education

Social Media and Ethical Challenges for the Dermatologist

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