EP Fellows Curriculum: #EPeeps & Social Media - Is the juice worth the squeeze?-EP Fellows Curriculum: #EPeeps & Social Media

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In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the use of social media in the field of electrophysiology (EP) and its potential benefits. The speaker shares their own experience of joining social media a decade ago and being hesitant to participate at first. However, they soon realized the value of using social media as a science communicator and connecting with others in their field.<br /><br />The speaker discusses how social media is commonly used at conferences, allowing for real-time engagement, networking, and information sharing. They also highlight the use of social media by medical journals to disseminate new findings and reach a wider audience. Twitter journal clubs and tweet chats are also mentioned as educational platforms where experts and participants discuss various topics and share knowledge.<br /><br />The speaker mentions the importance of social media in creating communities of practice and connecting healthcare professionals globally. They give examples of hashtags and discussions related to electrophysiology, showcasing how social media has facilitated learning, sharing of ideas, and even the discovery of patient safety issues.<br /><br />The speaker also explores the potential impact of using social media to engage patients and manage arrhythmia care. They cite studies in other fields of medicine that have shown the benefits of social media in providing health information, engaging patients, and offering social and emotional support.<br /><br />Finally, the speaker acknowledges that there is still a lack of research on the use of social media in arrhythmia management specifically. However, they highlight the existing presence of arrhythmia patients in online forums and communities, indicating the potential for social media to be utilized in this context.

Keywords

social media

electrophysiology

benefits

conferences

medical journals

educational platforms

patient safety issues

arrhythmia care

online forums