Here are five social media tools Medical News Today recommends for physicians to help strengthen their brand.
1. LinkedIn. Put a wealth of information on your profile to ensure it ranks highly. Include your practice's address and phone number in addition to other personal information regarding your educational background and areas of interest.
2. Doximity. This platform is primarily geared toward physicians. The site updates your resume with your latest achieves and lists various career opportunities and ways to obtain continuing medical education credits.
3. YouTube. You can upload a video introducing yourself to potential patients and educate the public about what you offer.
4. Twitter. Twitter has 328 active users, allowing physicians to reach many patients and extend their network. You can interact with colleagues about areas such as advocacy or medical advancements
5. Hootsuite. This app is well-suited for those who use several social media platforms. Hootsuite tracks follower growth.