Why volunteer at WikiDoc

Call +1 617-632-7590 if you would like to speak with a member of the WikiDoc team about becoming a WikiDoc Scholar! Or e-mail us at: questions@wikidoc.org

Why Volunteer at WikiDoc? What are the Rewards for me?

Expand Your CV

WikiDoc provides you with myriad of opportunities to improve your CV. They include:

• As an Editor - This title would be added to the page(s) you have edited or created, and this can be added to your CV. You can also place a link on your CV to the WikiDoc content you have created.
• Research experience - WikiDoc provides you with an academic environment with access to information and resources for building a career in research. We encourage you to participate in many projects at WikiDoc such as the Board Review and Causes projects.
• Recognition as a WikiDoc Scholar - Those individuals who make significant contributions achieve recognition as a "WikiDoc Scholar". A certificate can be provided.
• Opportunity to claim CME credits - There is an opportunity to claim continuing medical education (CME) credits through your activities as an editor at WikiDoc.

Prepare for Your Board Exams

As a WikiDoc Scholar, you can contribute to our Board Review Project. This project is designed for you to become an author of standard board examination questions. The project further consolidates your foundation of medical knowledge and pathophysiological concepts which ultimately reflects on your test scores. WikiDoc anticipates your contributions towards these examinations:- MCAT, USMLE steps (1,2 &3) and specialty board exams.

Networking

• By including your email address as an editor, you can network with the thousands of students, physicians and patients around the world who view your contributions each year.

Exposure

• WikiDoc.org is viewed 896 million times per year or 2.5 million times per day. This provides a medium for millions of people around the world to view the product of your activities.

Receive a Letter of Recommendation from the Editor-In-Chief Dr. Gibson

• A letter of recommendation may be issued to exceptional contributors and scholars towards the pursuit of their academic or professional career.

Who Can Volunteer at WikiDoc?

Anybody! You do not need to be a doctor:

• Clinical Trialist
• Donor / Philanthropist
• Fellow
• Fellowship Program Director / Chief of a Subspecialty Group
• General Practitioner
• High School Student
• Hospital Administrator
• Hospitalist
• Intern
• Layperson
• Medical Student
• Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Student
• Patient
• Pharmacist
• Physician Assistant
• Pre-Medical Student
• Researcher
• Research Institute Director
• Residency Program Director / Chairman of Medicine
• Resident
• Retired physician
• Specialist Doctor

Who Are The Leading Contributors?

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