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cord-275985-rj0o7lg2	Keller, Deborah S.	Choosing the new normal for surgical education using alternative platforms	2020-08-30		.txt	text/plain	4248	222	39	Social media (SoMe), a tool that uses electronic communications and applications to allow users create and share information in dynamic ways, can meet this challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed created an abrupt need for new and innovative end-to-end training solutions, as well as a greater willingness for trainers and trainees to use novel technologies for surgical education. Social media and digital learning tools may be the ideal alternative platforms to meet the changing needs in surgical training and professional development. 5 Applications of SoMe specific for surgical education include live dissemination of research from peer-reviewed journals, live tweeting at medical conferences, online journal clubs, transmission of news from professional societies and surgical departments, coordination of research collaborative groups, and consultations/general discussion to further medical learning. A prime example of this communication ability is a closed Facebook group the Robotic Surgery Collaborative, which allow surgeons to share de-identified cases, post informal polls, and exchange questions and experiences regarding particular techniques or practices (Figure 1 ).	./cache/cord-275985-rj0o7lg2.txt	./txt/cord-275985-rj0o7lg2.txt