Background: Although much research has been done investigating the roles of social
network sites (SNSs) in linking patients and health professionals, there is a lack of …

Many public services are produced by professional workers who deal with cases and clients
on the basis of professional knowledge and skills. As groups of workers, they acquired …

Responsibility and professionalism are increasingly issues of concern for professional
associations, employers and educators alike. When bad things happen, professionals are …

Within debates about student professionalism and how to develop it in higher education
(HE), increasing focus has turned to students' uses of social media. While social media skills …

Background: This article, prepared by the Association of Professors of Gynecology and
Obstetrics Undergraduate Medical Education Committee, discusses the evolving challenges …

Most medical students worldwide are using some form of social media platform to
supplement their learning via file sharing and to stay up-to-date on medical events. Often …

Background: Social media site use is ubiquitous, particularly Facebook. Postings on social
media can have an impact on the perceived professionalism of students and practitioners …

This Perspective addresses the growing literature about online medical professionalism.
Whereas some studies point to the positive potential of social media to enhance and extend …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of social networking, the degree of information
publicly disclosed, and whether unprofessional content was identified in applicants from the …

Background Medical professionalism education intends to produce virtuous and humanistic
healthcare professionals who demonstrate perseverance and professional integrity …