Introduction: Social Media and Medical Education Come of Age

On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs reached into his pocket and pulled out the future.1 The day he introduced the iPhone he ignited a revolution that is still changing everything. Putting a computer connected to everyone and the entirety of the world's knowledge in every pocket has permanently and irrevocably changed humankind. 2 The ability to easily and efficiently connect with people across time zones, geographic borders, institutional silos, and disciplines has resulted in new relationships. Social groups are forming around ideas without the friction of geography.
Source: Seminars in Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Introduction Source Type: research