ArticlePediatric research2026
Transforming academic medicine through social media: why isn't it working for me?
Article in Pediatric research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Authors and funding
3 authors.
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Abstract
Physicians significantly underutilize social media despite its potential for global medical communication and public education. Purposeful use of social media-with strategic content, optimized timing, and platform-specific approaches-can dramatically improve research dissemination and clinical influence. We outline challenges introduced by the shift from chronological timelines to algorithm-driven content delivery, which prioritizes engagement over evidence. These changes reduce the visibility of traditional scientific content. Our research confirms that posts with broad public appeal consistently generate higher engagement than narrow academic discussions. We present evidence-based case studies, including COVID-19 social media campaigns that reached over 4 million impressions per month and influenced public policy. We also highlight best practices for educational videos. Finally, we illustrate how online collaborations between researchers and families can improve clinical practice using the example of families of children with trisomy 18. Effective social media engagement requires visual abstracts, short videos, and simplified messages tailored for algorithms. Medical hashtags, strategic timing, and collaborations with ethical influencers can further enhance reach. When used ethically and strategically, social media becomes a transformative tool-combating misinformation, informing the public, and supporting professional advancement. For physicians in all specialties, social media literacy is becoming an essential skill for modern healthcare communication. IMPACT: Strategic use of social media empowers physicians to disseminate evidence-based research amidst misinformation and algorithmic bias. This article provides a practical framework for optimizing academic engagement online, bridging the gap between digital reach and academic scholarly recognition. Effective digital scholarship legitimizes science. It is essential to uphold credibility, influence public discourse, and support informed clinical care.
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