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It’s easy to list off a wide array of social media profiles to follow for travel inspiration (@natgeotravel, @chrisburkard and @lebackpacker to name a few) but being a doctor you sometimes need healthcare-related inspiration, too. To hear stories and see photos of other physicians in action – other than your peers of course – can not only educate but also help remind you why you got into practicing medicine in the first place. Here are 5 medical influencers you should follow for daily inspiration (in no particular order).
1) Kevin Pho, MD (@kevinmd)
Kevin Pho, MD offers a wealth of information regarding the medical world as well as tips on how to curate an effective, trustworthy social media presence as a doctor.
2) Scott Weingart, MD (@emcrit)
An ED intensivist hailing from New York you can bet what Scott Weingart, MD has an interest in. His critical care knowledge is enlightening to say the least.
3) Oliver Sacks, MD (@oliversacks)
Not only has Oliver Sacks, MD long been a celebrity in the healthcare field he also wrote many best-selling books (e.g., Awakenings). Sadly he passed away in August 2015 but you can still find an active and insightful Twitter profile.
4) Berci Meskó, MD, PhD (@berci)
If you want to stay up to date with the latest and greatest in healthcare technology then Berci Meskó, MD, PhD is your man. As you’ll see by his Twitter profile, he’s a man with “a mission to bring future technologies to medicine & healthcare.”
5) Wendy Sue Swanson, MD (@seattlemamadoc)
Topping off our list is Wendy Sue Swanson, MD. She’s a practicing pediatrician as well as an educator and author. She provides much needed insight into the world of child healthcare.