Social Media and Online Reputation Management for the Young Surgeon

Presented by Sean Langenfeld, MD, FACS, FASCRS

This webinar will help young surgeons learn the best ways to understand current social media tools and how to use them for professional development. A discussion of tools includes LinkedIn, Doximity, Research Gate, Twitter, and Facebook.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to

• Understand the benefits and opportunities that social media provides to young surgeons building a practice
• Identify common pitfalls that occur, and how these mistakes can negatively impact a surgeon’s practice
• Develop effective strategies for the consumer-driven market, including dealing with physician-rating websites
• Formulate a simple and effective strategy for building a healthy online reputation

More about Sean Langenfeld

Sean Langenfeld, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is an associate professor of surgery and the chief of colon and rectal surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is the chair of the ASCRS Social Media Committee and the SWSC communications committee. He is the social media editor for the Journal of Surgical Education. He has published and lectured extensively on social media and online reputation management with a focus on professional use and the avoidance of common pitfalls.