Sharon Fekrat, MD, professor of ophthalmology and vice chair of faculty affairs at Duke Eye Center, was recently featured on the Women Professors of Ophthalmology (WPO) podcast Journey into Academia.
In the episode, Amplifying Impact: How to Harness Social Media and Virtual Platforms, Fekrat joined Rukhsana Mirza, MD, of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to discuss how physicians, researchers, and educators can use social media and virtual platforms to expand education, share research, build professional networks, and strengthen mentorship opportunities.
Drawing on her experience as a clinician-scientist, educator, mentor, and founder of the iMIND research group, Fekrat shared insights on using digital platforms with authenticity and purpose to extend the reach of academic medicine beyond traditional settings. The conversation also explores practical strategies for showcasing research, highlighting trainee accomplishments, and fostering collaboration across institutions and disciplines.
The episode is part of WPO's Journey into Academia podcast series, which features leaders in ophthalmology sharing perspectives on career development, mentorship, and academic leadership.