Abstract Background Social media (SoMe) is ubiquitous, but its adoption and utilization by
infectious diseases (ID) divisions are poorly characterized in the United States. Methods A
systematic search of US ID fellowship/division Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts
occurred in November–December 2021. Social media account and program characteristics,
post frequency and content, and other measures of SoMe adoption and utilization were
recorded and compared between adult and pediatric programs. Posts were thematically …

Abstract Background Social media (SoMe) is used by 72% of US adults. The utility of SoMe
for infectious diseases (ID) has been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Adoption and
utilization of SoMe by ID divisions is not well characterized. Methods We conducted a
systematic search strategy for US and Canadian ID fellowship/division SoMe accounts–
specifically Twitter, Facebook (FB), and Instagram (IG)–in November-December 2021. We
collected data from program websites, SoMe accounts, and NRMP and FREIDA databases …