# Twittering Surgeons Social Network-Savvy Doctors Share Step-by-Step With Students By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutting-edge-communiction-twittering-surgeons-share-step-by-step-with-stude References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/02/17/twitter.surgery/index.html#cnnSTCText) Michigan surgeons at [Henry Ford Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable) are using [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) to teach [new techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-technology). Teaching via social-networking tools is becoming more common as a tech-savvy generation fills the ranks of future physicians. Doctors are able to do minute by minute updates, sharing every nuance of a procedure's complications and successes. Twittering makes teaching surgery a truly dynamic process. There may come a day when not only doctors, but patients undergoing medical procedures will routinely share the experience as it happens. **Implications** - This is mighty odd, in my opinion, but completely indicative of the kinds of changes that are becoming the norm in our digitally enhanced society. It's only a matter of time before each surgeon has a live Tweeter in the OR with them, providing updates in little 140-character bursts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Media Medical Education:** Social media tools such as Twitter are increasingly being used by surgeons to teach new techniques and share procedural updates in real-time, indicating an opportunity for further integration of social media into medical education. - **Real-time Patient Sharing:** As social media becomes more integrated into medical education, there is a potential opportunity for patients to share updates and experiences during procedures in real-time, revolutionizing the way patients and healthcare professionals interact. - **Tech-savvy Healthcare Professionals:** As new generations of tech-savvy healthcare professionals enter the workforce, there is an opportunity for advancements in digital medical education tools and further integration of social media into traditional medical practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Education:** Medical education stands to benefit from the integration of social media tools and real-time updates during procedures, providing students with a more immersive experience and more opportunities to learn from experienced healthcare professionals. - **Healthcare Technology:** As social media becomes more integrated into medical practices, there is an opportunity for the healthcare technology industry to develop new tools and platforms for healthcare professionals to utilize in real-time updates and patient interactions. - **Patient Care:** The integration of social media in medical education and procedures may also revolutionize patient care by providing patients with a more transparent and interactive healthcare experience, allowing for better communication with healthcare professionals and increased patient engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-Armed Surgical Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourarmed-surgical-robots.md) - [AI-Driven Surgeon Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-platforms.md) - [Spatial Computing-Powered Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injection-simulator.md) - [Pediatric Surgery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-system.md) - [Machine Learning-Powered Healthcare Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-zhou.md) - [Self-Folding Surgical Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-tools.md) - [Surgical Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osso-vr-2.md) - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md) - [Breakthrough Surgical Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-technology.md)