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Abstract Details

Educating trainees through social media – the Resident and Fellow Section Social Media Initiative.
Research Methodology, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, and History
Research Methodology and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Posters (7:00 AM-5:00 PM)
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To describe the use of social media by the Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) of Neurology to expand and engage readers in research and educational content.
Social media is used by medical journals to disseminate health research [1], a practice more common since the COVID-19 pandemic. Delivering educational materials and engaging readership through social media may also be used to educate trainees.
In January 2019, the RFS developed and implemented a strategy for disseminating educational materials through Instagram. The initiative expanded to Facebook and Twitter in January 2020 and February 2020, respectively. Each post highlighted a recent RFS publication, summarized the key teaching point, and included key images and/or videos when appropriate. In June 2020, posts were expanded to include interactive quizzes to maximize audience engagement. Posts were shared in the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­’s (Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­) social media accounts. Reach and readership engagement were measured by tracking social media account users and average engagement.
From January 2019 to October 2020, 70 posts were delivered across three social media platforms: 54 were Teaching (Video) NeuroImages, 6 Pearls and Oy-sters, 7 e-Pearls, 2 Mystery Cases, and 1 Child Neurology post. Over this time, social media followers increased on all platforms: 312.5% on Instagram, 12.9% on Twitter, 10% on Facebook. On Twitter, there was an increase in impressions (74.5%), engagements (121%), and post link clicks (38.7%). On Facebook, there was a 34.6% increase in total engagements. Overall, teaching Video NeuroImages produced the highest level of engagement. Posts with polls and/or quizzes were well received by audience on all platforms and also received high levels of participation.
The RFS successfully used social media to increase visibility of trainee publications and deliver educational content. Content with interactivity (e.g., quizzes) and that included patient videos tended to produce the most engagement.
Authors/Disclosures
Fabio Nascimento, MD (Washington University Medical School)
PRESENTER 		Dr. Nascimento has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Alonso Zea Vera, MD The institution of Dr. Zea Vera has received research support from American Brain Foundation, Tourette Association of America, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­.
Robert Hurford, MBBS, PhD Dr. Hurford has nothing to disclose.
Guillermo R. Delgado-Garcia, MD, MSc (University of Calgary - Alberta Health Services) Dr. Delgado-Garcia has received research support from Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (Mexico). Dr. Delgado-Garcia has received research support from Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (Mexico). Dr. Delgado-Garcia has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial Team Member with Neurology Resident & Fellow Section that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities. Dr. Delgado-Garcia has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial Board Member with Brain and Life en Espanol that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities. Dr. Delgado-Garcia has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial Board Member with Neurology Clinical Practice that is relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ interests or activities.
Katherine Fu, MD (University of California, Los Angeles) Dr. Fu has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­: Neurology Journal . Dr. Fu has received research support from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. Dr. Fu has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Edmond J. Safra Fellowship Reviewer with The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Whitley W. Aamodt, MD (University of Pennsylvania) Dr. Aamodt has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Neurology.
No disclosure on file
Elizabeth Bradshaw, MBA (Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­) Ms. Bradshaw has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­.
Roy E. Strowd III, MD, FÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (Wake Forest School Of Medicine) Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Kaplan. Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Monteris Medical, Inc. Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novocure. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for SpringWorks . Dr. Strowd has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from Jazz Pharmaceuticals. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from National Institutes of Health. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from Alpha Omega Alpha. The institution of Dr. Strowd has received research support from American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Strowd has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Strowd has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.