The Usage of Social Media Tools in Dermatology and Dermatopathology: A New Generation Vocational Communication and Education Method

Journal Title: Türk Dermatoloji Dergisi - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 2

Abstract

Social media (SoMe) is an interactive communication type that uses computers (smart phone, tablet, notebook) and internet based technologies. With SoMe, ideas, videos, pictures and files can be easily shared; instant communication and cooperation can be installed with people in distant places. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube are highly efficient SoMe tools for information sharing. These sharings can be national or international level. In recent years, SoMe tools have provided quite good opportunities for communication between colleagues on behalf to increase patient-physician communication as well as vocational education and skills in medicine. Because, to reach big centers and experienced trainers for a good education is mostly difficult and labored due to time, cost and language problems. However, thanks to SoMe tools, this problem can be partially solved. Dermatology and dermatopathology are the most appropriate medical fields where these tools can be used for visual education. In this article, we wanted to share the clues by making the awareness that SoMe tools can provide positive contributions to vocational education and communication, and by emphasizing the importance of the use of SoMe tools in increasing the experience of practitioners in dermatology and dermatopathology education and practice in these fields.

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Pembe Oltulu, Sıdıka Fındık, İlkay Özer

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  • EP ID EP381288
  • DOI 10.4274/tdd.3279
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Pembe Oltulu, Sıdıka Fındık, İlkay Özer (2018). The Usage of Social Media Tools in Dermatology and Dermatopathology: A New Generation Vocational Communication and Education Method. Türk Dermatoloji Dergisi, 12(2), 80-84. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-381288