Influenced: Exploring the Effect of Social Media on Medical Students’ Perceptions of Plastic Surgery
Aubree Ford,
Courtney Doherty,
James D. Vargo
Abstract:Background:
Medical students rarely receive dedicated education in plastic surgery, exposing them to influence from the internet or television programming that is frequently skewed toward cosmetic procedures. Additionally, social media posts from board-certified plastic surgeons make up a small portion of available content. These biased representations may impact students’ perceptions, narrowing the scope of referrals and limiting career exploration.
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