The medical student’s case for TikTok
Sahana R. Shankar, Forrest Bohler
TL;DR
Medical students discuss how TikTok supports trainees' wellbeing and helps those from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue medicine.
Contribution
Highlights TikTok's role in supporting medical trainees and promoting equity in medical education.
Findings
TikTok provides a platform for medical trainees to share experiences and support wellbeing.
The app helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds by offering accessible resources and community support.
Abstract
With the future of TikTok’s fate remaining uncertain in the United States, two US medical students, one of whom is a content generator with over 68,000 followers, reflect on the impact of this social media app for medical trainees. In particular, they discuss the benefits on student wellbeing and the how the impact has helped those from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue a career in medicine.
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Taxonomy
TopicsSocial Media in Health Education · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare