Social media integration in medical training: behavioral impact of short-form video creation as an active learning tool.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The rapid advancement of technology has transformed student behavior, increasing the demand for active learning strategies that integrate digital tools into medical education. Short-form video platforms such as TikTok offer an attractive format to enhance motivation and engagement among digital-native students. This study aimed to analyze the use of student-created videos in Radiation Oncology, evaluating their characteristics and, above all, students' perceptions regarding their usefulness and their impact on competencies relevant to clinical practice.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 166 medical students at the University of Malaga. Of these, 148 (89.2%) voluntarily created short educational videos on course content. Student perceptions were

SUBMITTER: De la Pena-Fernandez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605502 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature