{"id":604,"date":"2021-11-22T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T15:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=604"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T21:51:29","slug":"how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school","title":{"rendered":"How to Use LinkedIn Effectively in Medical School"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Should_Medical_Students_Use_LinkedIn_During_Medical_School\" >Should Medical Students Use LinkedIn During Medical School?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Research_and_Publication_Opportunities\" >Research and Publication Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Medical_Conferences\" >Medical Conferences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Sharing_Professional_Updates_and_Growth\" >Sharing Professional Updates and Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Become_a_Thought_Leader\" >Become a Thought Leader<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Help_People_Find_You_Online\" >Help People Find You Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Impact_on_Your_Residency_Application\" >Impact on Your Residency Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Learning_and_Development\" >Learning and Development<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#How_to_Set_Up_Your_LinkedIn_Account\" >How to Set Up Your LinkedIn Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#How_to_Use_LinkedIn_in_Medical_School\" >How to Use LinkedIn in Medical School<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Accounts_to_Follow_as_a_Medical_Student%E2%80%94and_Beyond\" >Accounts to Follow as a Medical Student\u2014and Beyond!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Your_Institution\" >Your Institution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively-in-medical-school\/#Medical_Student_Society_at_Your_School\" >Medical Student Society at Your School<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LinkedIn <\/strong>is a <strong>social media platform dedicated to professional development and networking.<\/strong> Once considered a <strong>passive database of resumes<\/strong>, the site has grown into a <strong>powerful tool for medical students<\/strong> and has helped overcome some of the <strong>setbacks caused by the pandemic<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2020 was challenging for students across the globe. As schools transitioned to <strong>digital learning<\/strong>, students had <strong>fewer opportunities to connect with professors<\/strong> and each other. Medical conferences were also online, further undermining chances to <strong>network and meet potential professional connections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social media<\/strong> can be a great tool to combat isolation. For <strong>medical students\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/09\/16\/the-benefits-of-mentorship-in-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">looking for professional contacts or mentors<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> offers a myriad of ways to connect and build your network. Whether you\u2019re a <strong>social media maven<\/strong> or <strong>Facebook illiterate<\/strong>, LinkedIn can be a great tool for developing your <strong>school and long-term medical career.<\/strong> Read on for your total guide on <strong>how to use LinkedIn effectively in med school!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_Medical_Students_Use_LinkedIn_During_Medical_School\"><\/span>Should Medical Students Use LinkedIn During Medical School?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The short answer is, <strong>yes.<\/strong> <strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> provides various opportunities to <strong>connect with others<\/strong> and <strong>build your own profile<\/strong> before applying for jobs. Each individual will find the best uses for themselves. Here are just a few of the ways that <strong>medical students<\/strong> can use LinkedIn to their advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_and_Publication_Opportunities\"><\/span>Research and Publication Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many <strong>medical journals<\/strong> maintain lively <strong>LinkedIn pages and blogs<\/strong>, and <strong>international medical student organizations<\/strong> are active on the site as well. If you\u2019re looking for <strong>research opportunities<\/strong> or places to <strong>get your name in print<\/strong>, LinkedIn has got you covered. <strong>Keep up to date<\/strong> by reading the blogs and finding an opportunity that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Conferences\"><\/span>Medical Conferences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COVID<\/strong> required us to move many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/a-helpful-list-of-major-medical-education-conferences\"><strong>medical conferences<\/strong><\/a> online, and many conferences now use the <strong>LinkedIn platform<\/strong> for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/events\">webinars<\/a>, presentations, and panels<\/strong> that used to be in-person. <strong>Networking<\/strong> will become more and more important for you as your <strong>medical school years<\/strong> tick on, and now that <strong>digital conferences<\/strong> are here, they are likely here to stay in some form or other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharing_Professional_Updates_and_Growth\"><\/span>Sharing Professional Updates and Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your <strong>medical school career progresses<\/strong>, you will start to <strong>transition from student to professional.<\/strong> You can share the <strong>milestones<\/strong> that you pass with your peers and show <strong>potential employers<\/strong> how you\u2019re moving forward. <strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> is the perfect platform for this as it helps <strong>showcase your accomplishments<\/strong> while connecting you with <strong>the people who need to know it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/computer-screen-linkedin.png\" alt=\"A computer screen with an image of a man standing in front of a medical school above a news story with the headline: JUST COMPLETED STEP 1, BUT FELT A LOT MORE THAN 1 STEP! \n[HEART] 10K\" class=\"wp-image-607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/computer-screen-linkedin.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/computer-screen-linkedin.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Become_a_Thought_Leader\"><\/span>Become a Thought Leader<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might not think that <strong>branding<\/strong> has anything to do with your medical career, but the fact is that we each have a personal <strong>\u201cbrand\u201d<\/strong> that can have a significant impact on our work and success. <strong>Build your brand early<\/strong> by contributing your <strong>thoughts and experiences<\/strong> through your <strong>LinkedIn pages.<\/strong> This content can not only create your <strong>brand capital<\/strong> but can also help guide others coming up after you with meaningful content as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_People_Find_You_Online\"><\/span>Help People Find You Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a <strong>summer job<\/strong> or to <strong>connect with mentors<\/strong> or other students? Many <strong>professors and medical offices<\/strong> maintain their <strong>LinkedIn profiles<\/strong> and check in on their messages frequently. Other important organizations provide <strong>job listings<\/strong> through their LinkedIn pages. Keeping your <strong>LinkedIn profile up-to-date<\/strong> can help others <strong>find and connect with you online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Your_Residency_Application\"><\/span>Impact on Your Residency Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>how-to articles<\/strong> aimed at helping you interview successfully to <strong>understanding the matching process<\/strong>, LinkedIn can have an important impact on your <strong>residency application.<\/strong> The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/national-resident-matching-program-nrmp-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Residency Matching Program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0posts frequently on LinkedIn about news and the matching calendar. Make sure you <strong>follow and connect with the organizations and institutions<\/strong> that will help you get the <strong>residency you desire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learning_and_Development\"><\/span>Learning and Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LinkedIn Learning<\/strong> is an amazing tool for <strong>learning and development.<\/strong> They offer classes to <strong>supplement your medical school courses<\/strong>, including <strong>medical terminology<\/strong> and <strong>writing<\/strong>, as well as <strong>mentorships.<\/strong> Many universities offer <strong>free subscriptions<\/strong> to this service, so check to see if you already have access through your school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_Your_LinkedIn_Account\"><\/span>How to Set Up Your LinkedIn Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up your <strong>LinkedIn account<\/strong> is easy and free; you just need a valid email address. However, there are definitely some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/112133\/how-do-i-create-a-good-linkedin-profile-?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>do\u2019s and don\u2019ts<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to follow to set up a <strong>snazzy LinkedIn profile.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You definitely want to include a <strong>good profile picture<\/strong>, usually a headshot. A picture will help you get <strong>views and connections.<\/strong> Also, create a <strong>headline<\/strong> that says something about you or your skills instead of just the job you\u2019re hoping to land. This is a spot where you can let some of your <strong>sparkling personality<\/strong> shine through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/jane-smiths-profile.png\" alt=\"Name tag saying:\n\nJane Smiths\nDoctor of Medicine - MD\" class=\"wp-image-606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/jane-smiths-profile.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/jane-smiths-profile.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One cool section of LinkedIn is the <strong>skills area<\/strong>, where you can list <strong>relevant skills<\/strong> that you\u2019ve gathered over your education and experience. Ask <strong>connections who know you<\/strong> to <strong>endorse your skills<\/strong>, and you can even <strong>gather recommendations<\/strong> from your network as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might sound annoying, but <strong>don\u2019t be too casual or too dry.<\/strong> LinkedIn is a <strong>professional space<\/strong>, but having a little bit of your <strong>voice and shine<\/strong> will also set you apart. However, you\u2019re not in a space with just your friends, so you do want to maintain that level of <strong>competence and professionalism<\/strong> that potential hirers would want to see in a <strong>medical professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And this one hopefully goes without saying, but <strong>avoid exaggerating your expertise or experience.<\/strong> You want to land that <strong>job or residency<\/strong>, but you want to get it on your <strong>merits\u2014not fictional ones.<\/strong> Stay positive but honest about what you know and can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_LinkedIn_in_Medical_School\"><\/span>How to Use LinkedIn in Medical School<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> is different from many other <strong>social media platforms<\/strong> in that it has a more <strong>professional and mature tone.<\/strong> To that end, there are a few <strong>guidelines<\/strong> you should follow in order to make your <strong>profile work for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be professional<\/strong> &#8211; Keep your tone and word choice respectful. This means no memes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be active<\/strong> &#8211; Keep your profile up-to-date and post frequently (at least once a week)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be respectful<\/strong> &#8211; You can share your experiences, but never share patient information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be outgoing<\/strong> &#8211; Reach out to others and respond to messages you receive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be focused<\/strong> &#8211; Follow just the pages that you will need for your professional goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accounts_to_Follow_as_a_Medical_Student%E2%80%94and_Beyond\"><\/span>Accounts to Follow as a Medical Student\u2014and Beyond!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are certain must-follow accounts for every medical student. Some will be particular to you and your specialty, and others are great general accounts for any healthcare student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Institution\"><\/span>Your Institution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Definitely follow your <strong>university or medical school\u2019s LinkedIn page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Student_Society_at_Your_School\"><\/span>Medical Student Society at Your School<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many institutions also have a <strong>society or organization of medical school students.<\/strong> This is a great page to follow for a way to keep informed on all the <strong>events and opportunities<\/strong> aimed directly at you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rishi-desai-md-mph-96981073\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rishi Desai, MD, MPH<\/strong><\/a> is the <strong>Medical Education Innovation Lead <\/strong>for <strong>Diffusion Studios<\/strong> and is the former head of <strong>Khan Academy<\/strong> as well as the <strong>Epidemic Intelligence Officer <\/strong>at the <strong>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/patrice-harris-md-ma-4378a65a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Patrice Harris, MD, MA<\/strong><\/a> became the first African-American woman to be elected as president of the <strong>American Medical Association<\/strong> in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/osmosisunknowledgable-diffusions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Osmosis<\/strong><\/a>&#8230;need we say more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ariannahuffington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Arianna Huffington<\/strong><\/a> is a prolific author and co-founder of the <em><strong>Huffington Post<\/strong><\/em>. 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