From Social Media to Practice: How Becoming a Digital Health Educator Changed My Career Path
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Dr. Karen Tang’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention—moving from academia to private practice and harnessing the power of social media to transform her career.
Once without any social media presence, she took a leap into platforms like Instagram and TikTok, not just to grow her practice but to educate and empower patients about reproductive health.
In this episode, Dr. Tang shares how she found her voice online, the power of authenticity in building a brand, and how social media turned her into a trusted expert in her field.
Takeaways
Social media can be a powerful tool for building a practice and educating patients about important health topics.
Social media can help connect doctors with patients who are seeking specialized care or struggling to find doctors who take their concerns seriously.
Writing a book can be a great way to reach a wider audience and provide comprehensive information about a specific topic.
Don't be afraid to explore new opportunities and learn new skills. With practice and support, you can achieve your goals.
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Karen Tang, MD, MPH is a board-certified gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon who is an internationally recognized leader in reproductive health.
She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago, and her medical degree and masters in public health from Columbia University. She trained in obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School, and completed her fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Legacy Health in Portland, OR. She has taught medical students and residents at Harvard, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, and Main Line Health.
As @KarenTangMD on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, she reaches millions of viewers each month with her educational videos that explain gynecologic health, pelvic pain, and reproductive rights in an entertaining and easily understandable way.
Dr. Tang has been featured in The Washington Post, Self Magazine, Glamour, Philadelphia Magazine, the Huffington Post, NBC.com, and NPR, among others.
