The Use of Social Media for Student-led Initiatives in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Cross-sectional Study

The high uptake of SocMed among medical students may be attributed to its accessibility and cost-efficiency. The use of a particular SocMed platform was dependent on the students' needs and the platform's features. Students tended to use multiple SocMed platforms that complemented one another. SocMed also had disadvantages, such as the potential to distract from academic work and to become a source of fatigue. Educators must engage with students to understand how SocMed platforms can be integrated into medical education, whether in the physical or virtual learning environment.