Block It Like It’s Hot S3:E7 "Live from the Block Box Part Deux ✌️"
Jun 1, 2025
This episode features Ed Mariano, a Stanford professor, who discusses social media strategies and the origins of Plan A Blocks. Eleni Moka, president of the European Society of Regional Anesthesia, shares her mission to globalize regional anesthesia education. Michael Bullock from Duke University dives into data on cervical ESPs and tips to prevent tourniquet hypertension. The lively discussion also includes personal anecdotes, humorous takes on social media norms, and a lighthearted exchange of animal jokes that keeps the energy high and insights flowing.
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Two-Hour Social Media Session
- Ed Mariano once held a two-hour social media session with no slides and no distractions.
- Attendees stayed engaged as he shared personal and practical insights about academic social media use.
Tailor Social Media Use
- Use social media platforms you are most comfortable with; don't force formats like video if they don't suit you.
- LinkedIn is valuable for academic careers as a living CV and a positive professional space.
Social Media Informs Research
- Social media plays a role in the scientific method beyond dissemination.
- It helps identify research trends and community interests by observing real-time discussions and debates.