CHANGES IN ANATOMY EDUCATION - AN OVERVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MODERN MEDICAL EDUCATION

Background: In the modern society, it is hard to see youngsters without a smartphone or any other social media accessible gadgets like smartwatches, laptops, tablets etc. Our study aimed to observe medical the students who are active in social media platforms and how do these platforms influence in their learning.

Methodology: In this, we made an online feedback study for MBBS students of AIIMS Rishikesh (2017,2018 & 2019 batches). Responses were collected from students who use social media daily for academic purposes as well as for entertainment and communication using Google forms. Responses were analysed and compared.

Result: Students who were active in departmental social media groups were found to secure higher positions in monthly evaluations/assessments.

Conclusion: Social media have become an integral part of the modern lifestyle. It has many roles in educating younger generations. Teaching and learning methods involving social media platforms are to be incorporated in modern education policies from very lower classes up to professional courses at government level itself and not at any isolated institutional or departmental level.