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A published study that shamed female medical professionals for sharing bikini photos had people up in arms on social media.

The study, “Prevalence of unprofessional social media content among young vascular surgeons,” appeared in the August 2020 edition of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. The paper defined inappropriate attire as “pictures in underwear, provocative Halloween costumes, and provocative posing in bikinis/swimwear.”

However, healthcare professionals hit back. They flooded the internet with bikini pics alongside photos of themselves in work gear under the #MedBikini hashtag on Instagram and on Twitter. Scroll down, have a look, and don't forget to upvote your fave pics.

Researchers came under fire for a study they conducted about medical professionals

One doctor explained exactly why the study was sexist

The authors of the study have since apologized, as did the Journal of Vascular Surgery. The paper has also been retracted.

Most of the study’s authors have ties to the Boston Medical Center which put out a statement. A BMC spokesman said that the paper was “ill-conceived, poorly executed, and reinforces biases about professionalism and gender” and added that it doesn’t represent the values of the hospital. 

“This paper highlights that we have so much more work to do to eliminate gender bias among our medical community, our training programs, and especially in the care we provide to our patients and the communities we serve,” they said.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I prefer to see this Doc looking well and happy rather than overworked and unwell!

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The initial backlash was huge. Healthcare professionals criticized the “disturbing” study that concluded that young surgeons ought to be aware of the” permanent public exposure of unprofessional content that can be accessed by peers, patients, and current/future employers.” In other words, the study focused on the footprint that medical pros leave behind on social media and deemed certain things ‘unprofessional.’

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The researchers compiled their data by creating ‘neutral’ profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. They then used them to look through the social media feeds of young vascular surgeons.

However, medical professionals pointed out that posing in swimwear, enjoying the beach, or having a cocktail to relax didn’t make them any less professional or less committed to their jobs—it made them human.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are we expecting med professionals to wear scrubs on their vacation? Sighh

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

O my good Lord! She's enjoying a beer while relaxing on holiday!?! Definitely a reprobate...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m glad they censor the surgeries. I don’t have a tolerance towards blood.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet she's happier being on that beach having a fun time rather than having all that stress at work... who wouldn't be? (I'd be sitting in the shade under a tree as I have a sun allergy)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love to see my male heart doc in this outfit. He'd probably meet with approval by the study. Yes, yes. Men look appropriate in anything.

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AppalachianGuy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My God, who could complain about something so fabulous? What is wrong with this? I mean her hat is covering her shoulders from the sun. Is that not enough coverage? If you find something provocative in this photo then you are just hoping to find something to turn you on.

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Caroline Seguin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't say gorgeous. This is not the point. The point is that she can wear anything she like on her OWN TIME. F**k that makes me angry

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doc seems like she’s more than happy to give a critic an attitude adjustment over her choice of sunbathing attire. I hope there’s a bone specialist in a bathing suit ready help the poor guy.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All women have little black dresses and she looks fabulous in here. What is the big deal? Like Conway Twitty says, she can’t help it if she’s made that way. This, like all the other photos are innocent photos of innocent medical providers.

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Caroline Seguin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The hammock isn't complaining about her outfit? I'm not sure you are getting what is going on here? We are saying that a doctor off duty is just a normal person and what she is wearing when not at work is nobody's business

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But where are all the male nurses in bikinis showing support? XD

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the halo in the scrubs pic... gives me extra confidence :D

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had to wear clothes like the outfit on the left to work, I'd want to strip off asap. Holy cow! How dare she sit on a boat on some body of water on holiday/in her spare time? Shameless!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must feel so liberating not to have to wear all that gear outside of work!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree 100% with the Doc's comments. Who goes digging around their employees personal social media? BIG BROTHER

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me I listened to a programme about dots- specifically the polka dot- on radio 4 on the weekend.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww... Doc is still able to send out love wearing all that horribly uncomfortable gear. Bless you.

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I'm much more concerned about the half on half off mask than the bikini. And yes I realize that she's in the process of taking it off. It's more uncomfortable than concerning.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She worked hard to get that body. No one can tell her to cover it up.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would want to feel the breeze of the wind through my heair too if I had to wear all that PPE at work... goodness gracious!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stop criticizing women's body. Keep your opinion to yourself. She is a doctor and when she is on her own time she wear what the fu** she wants, period. she doesn't want you take one her body. Fu** Off

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