MCACS Communications Committee Survey:
Member use of social media applications

The Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Communications Committee seeks to learn Chapter members’ thoughts and preferences in regard to social media use and the potential to strengthen a Chapter social media presence. The following survey is expected to take participants less than 5 minutes to complete. Please read each question carefully and provide the response that best describes your views on social media use.

Do you have any social media accounts? Yes
No

If yes, how often do you open a social media application? Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Never

Please select which social media app(s) you have any activity on.
(select all that apply)
Facebook
Instagram
X
LinkedIn
Doximity
BlueSky

Were you aware you could follow MCACS posts on Facebook and X? Yes
No

If yes, do you follow MCACS posts? Yes
No

How interested are you in sharing information such as professional achievements on MCACS social media pages with Chapter colleagues? Extremely Interested
Interested
A Bit Interested
Not Interested

How valuable do you think social media can be as a tool to get access to Chapter-related information and interacting with other Chapter members? Very Valuable
Valuable
Somewhat Valuable
Not Valuable

If the MCACS were to use only one social media application, which one would be the best for the Chapter to select? Facebook
Instagram
X
LinkedIn
Doximity
BlueSky

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