5 Reasons Radiologists Don’t Use Social Media and Why They Should

June 18, 2014

No more excuses, radiologists. Experts weigh in on how social media benefits the radiology industry.

In response to our 2014 Radiology Compensation survey, almost half (48.9 percent) of the respondents claimed they don’t use social media. Why not? Advocates ask. It’s free marketing.Â Diagnostic Imaging investigated why radiology professionals aren’t using social media and sought advice from Timothy Myers, MD, and Garry Choy, MD, proficient social media users in the radiology field. Read here about how radiologists can overcome the five barriers of using social media.

Experts reveal social media’s benefits in the radiology industry.

Radiology and social media concern 1.

Radiologists should use social media wisely.

Radiology and social media concern 2.

Radiologists should use social media as a tool.

Radiology and social media concern 3.

Radiologists can use social media for anything.

Radiology and social media concern 4.

Radiologists can spend any amount of time on social media.

Radiology and social media concern 5.

Radiologists can see benefits from using social media.