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ArticleCureus2025

Analysis of a Medical Education Instagram Account and Tips for Training Programs for Creating a Board Review Instagram Account.

Saira Butt

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Article in Cureus, 2025. 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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5 · Who and what money

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1 author.

Saira ButtInternal Medicine/Infectious Diseases, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Social media has emerged as a powerful platform for modern medical education, yet best practices for training programs' use of it remain underdeveloped. With its visual format and high engagement rates among younger demographics, Instagram offers a unique opportunity to supplement traditional learning. This paper analyzes the performance of a medical education Instagram account managed by an academic Infectious Diseases division. We aim to provide a replicable framework for other training programs seeking to establish an educational social media presence for board review preparation. A strategic, dual-pronged approach that combines community-building content with high-yield educational material can create a highly effective educational tool. This article provides tips for training programs to develop their Instagram accounts, focusing on creating engaging, board-style clinical cases to enhance trainee learning.

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board reviewinstagrammededmedical educationsocial media

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PMID41084675
PMCPMC12515378

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