This policy provides guidance and parameters for social media (see Definitions) usage by students, residents and fellows enrolled in Academic Health Center (AHC) educational programs. While social media tools are a very popular mode of engagement and communication and facilitate education, collaboration, research, business, and remote work, its usage by AHC students, residents and fellows presents unique risks to clients/patients. Because of the risks associated with inappropriate use of social media, misuse must be addressed through professionalism training, usage guidelines, and appropriate corrective and disciplinary action when warranted. The use of social media requires a conscious recognition of the profoundly public and long-lasting nature of communication via social media which provides a permanent record of postings. Each student, resident and fellow is responsible for appropriate behavior using social media just as they are with communications in other areas of their professional life.