Published online Oct 26, 2019. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v11.i10.217
Peer-review started: May 20, 2019
First decision: June 6, 2019
Revised: June 18, 2019
Accepted: September 25, 2019
Article in press: September 25, 2019
Published online: October 26, 2019
Social media has changed the way we learn, educate, and interact with our peers. The dynamic nature of social media and their immediate availability through our portable devices (smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, etc.) is quickly transforming the way we participate in society. The scope of these digital tools is broad as they deal with many different aspects: Teaching and learning, case discussion, congresses coverage, peer to peer interaction, research are examples worth mentioning. The scientific societies considered more innovative, are promoting these tools between their members. These new concepts need to be known by the cardiologists to stay updated, as countless information is moving rapidly through these channels. We summarize the main reasons why learning how to use these tools to be part of the conversation is essential for the cardiologist in training or fully stablished.
Core tip: Social media has changed the way we learn, educate, and interact with our peers. The scientific societies considered more innovative are promoting these tools between their members. These new concepts need to be known by the cardiologists to stay updated, as countless information is moving rapidly through these channels. We summarize the main reasons why learning how to use these tools to be part of the conversation is essential for the cardiologist.