![]() Data were analyzed using a mixed-methods approach. Analytics from the residency program's social media accounts and Slack were recorded. We surveyed residents in May and June 2020 (pre-intervention) and March 2021 (post-intervention). Residents were also encouraged to enroll in a private Slack network within the residency program. Methods In 2020, pediatric residents at one institution were encouraged to create personal Twitter and Instagram accounts if they did not already have one and follow the residency program's Twitter and Instagram accounts. Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate how the integration of social media platforms, including Slack, Twitter, and Instagram, influences education, social connectedness, and recruitment within a residency program. This is relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a shift towards virtual formats for medical education, community building, and recruitment. However, few studies have evaluated how the integration of social media into residency programs affects training. ![]() Introduction Physicians have increasingly used social media platforms to review new research, expand networks, and communicate.
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