Abstract
Narrative review of free open access medical education (FOAM) and its effects on the medical community including, but not limited to, medical societies, residency curricula, patient care guidelines, and medical journals. This review will inform the reader of the positive effects and potential controversies of FOAM. Online medical education has revolutionized the way medical personnel access information through several platforms including blogs, podcasts, social networking, and media sharing sites. These have received mixed reviews in terms of efficiency, reliability, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality. Since its creation, FOAM has had a dramatic impact on the medical community. Despite the current mixed reviews, its popularity continues to rise among medical professionals. This popularity will enrich future literature reviews and can help guide the medical community in understanding, modifying, and potentially developing policies that benefit clinicians and patients alike.
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