The Med School Pulse

By Owen Farcy, Assistant Director of Pre-Health Programs

As a college student, you know that social media is everywhere. Between Twitter fostering revolutions in the Middle East, the multiple Oscar nominations for the social network, and a new version of Angry Birds for every holiday under the sun, there’s no denying that the online culture has become an integral part of our everyday lives. Chances are good that you yourself linked to this article through either Facebook or Twitter, and it’s not likely to change anytime soon.

Just as with any new trend, there are many dangers hidden …