Tiktok docs you should be following

JOSIE PICKETT – This article highlights some of the best TikTokers that provide a wide range of perspectives across the healthcare industry. None of the content cited below should be used as medical advice.

  • doctormike
    • Although the young DO from New York is known primarily for his YouTube channel, he posts some of his best snippets to his TikTok as well. His content on the platform primarily features meme reviews related to medicine which are often intertwined with some medical facts.
  • mamadoctorjones
    • Another physician who got her start on YouTube, Mama Doctor Jones OB/GYN expanded to TikTok and continues to use both platforms to educate her followers about women’s health matters, pregnancy, miscarriage, mental health, and of course reactions to the TV series “I didn’t know I was pregnant.” She is dedicated to providing her followers with accurate content as well as advice for navigating their own research and finding a physician that works well with them.
  • steveioe
    • As a medical worker in the ER, Steven Ho’s content is very relevant and informative during the pandemic. He links his knowledge and information with a biting sense of humor. 
  • drmichaelvan
    • This California chiropractor posts regular content that features him cracking bones, realigning spines, and explaining the science behind it all. He often places a mic on the region that creates the notorious popping sounds, so sensitive listeners, beware! Also, please do not try to replicate any of his moves at home.
  • dr.noc
    • This Ph.D. Scientist uses his platform and public health expertise to educate his followers about COVID, environmental impacts on human health, and much more. He is excellent at breaking down complicated concepts into easy to understand language that is perfect for the casual but curious TikTok enthusiast.
  • jakegoodman.med
    • Although this MS4 MD/MBA student’s content can veer away from medicine (most recently he made a safety video series) there are plenty of advice videos on his feed. He is also the founder of a mental health organization and shares his own mental health journey. He provides a very different perspective than many other medical school influencers because his road to medical school was much more complicated than most. A major theme in his content is believing in yourself and not giving up even when your goals may seem impossible.
  • drjenniferlincoln
    • This OB/GYN’s TikTok bio reads “The health class you wish you had in HS” and she could not be more correct. She produces a wide range of content relevant to people of any gender identity, educates about fact-checking and interpreting statistics, and is seeking to make her field feel more accessible to people who may be nervous to go in for regular appointments.
  • findfoodfreedom
    • As a Registered Dietician, she uses her platform to educate about intuitive eating and the pitfalls of diet culture. She highlights people who have tagged her in their own intuitive eating journeys and her content may prove to be extremely helpful for overworked pre-medical students who struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with food.
  • scishow
    • Although none of the creators involved with this account have a medical background, they provide interesting science facts that are relentlessly fact-checked and super interesting.
  • mikiraiofficial
    • This registered nurse features content about working in the healthcare industry, dating a doctor, general life advice, and her recent inoculation and ensuing symptoms. The account is a very lighthearted and fun take on life as an RN.
  • pathdoctormd
    • This pathology resident’s focus is highlighting what she feels is an often-overlooked field of medicine. She speaks about her daily life, the journey to her career, and the challenges and triumphs of performing autopsies.
  • sophie.mdmba
    • Sophie is currently undertaking her first year of med school and posts regular content about how it is going. One of her most popular series is “things that surprised me about med school” in which she highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of medical education. It is an interesting perspective because it allows future med students to see a quick preview of what their future may look like on a day-to-day basis.

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