SurgeOn, a social networking platform for doctors aiming to improve patient care across the globe, has launched in the UK.
SurgeOn is a private fully-encrypted app with an interface that looks much like a standard social media feed.
But, unlike a public platform, the verification process is extremely stringent in order to protect both the surgeons who use it and their patients.
Launching across Europe and Canada, SurgeOn said: “Features within the app – such as video tutorials and Scribe, an AI transcription service – could be helpful tools for an already overstretched NHS.”
In the US the app has seen more than 17,000 physicians sign up.
SurgeOn describes itself as: “Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube all rolled into one”.
The app will allow doctors worldwide to share skills, ask questions and learn from each other.
Physicians are given a unique space to discuss medical techniques, share how to perform new procedures and much more.
Features within the app include video tutorials and Scribe, an AI transcription service.
The founders, who are surgeons themselves, Dr Jeremy Heffner, Dr Mark Soliman and Dr Mario Lebya, believe this fills a crucial gap in the medical industry.
The founders believe this will “save lives” and assist with rising loneliness and pressure in the surgical community.
Soliman (pictured) said: “SurgeOn provides a safe, judgment-free space where surgeons can connect globally, fostering an open and welcoming environment.
“It encourages everyone, especially junior team members, to ask questions and seek guidance without fear of being misunderstood or judged.”
He added: “Verification ensures our community of surgeons maintains the highest standards of professionalism and trust, creating a secure space for collaboration and discussion, advancing the field of surgery worldwide.
“Over the next few months, we’ll be adding new regions.
“Our goal is to make SurgeOn accessible to physicians, students and advanced practice providers worldwide – all while maintaining the unmatched security and privacy features that set our platform apart.”
This coming summer, SurgeOn will also launch its Academy – a video-based learning platform offering webinars on everything from how to administer chemotherapy to teaching yoga classes.
