Why volunteer at WikiDoc: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 00:16, 18 August 2011

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Expand Your CV

By becoming Editor, Assistant or Associate Editor-In-Chief, you can expand your CV to include your title. Apply here to become an Editor. You can place a link on your CV to the WikiDoc content you helped create by clicking the button on the left had side that says "Permanent Link".

Receive Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Credit for Your Contributions

We are currently working towards a plan to allow you to receive MOC credits through Duke University should you contribute / edit content.

Study for Your Board Exams

Answer and pose Board Review Questions.

Networking

You can network with others by including your email address as an editor

Exposure

Many thousands people per year will view your content.

Recognitions as a WikiDoc Scholar

Those individuals who demonstrate significant dedication are designation a "WikiDoc Scholar". A certificate can be provided.

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

Based upon both the quality and quantity of contributions, the Editor-In-Chief of WikiDoc may respond to a request for a letter of recommendation (e.g. for medical school, residency program, fellowship program, chief residency)

Listing as a Main Contributor

On the left had side there is a button (main contributors) that when clicked will show the number of contributions that you have made to a chapter.

Make Greater Use of Presentations

Get credit for, share, memorialize and make use of presentations and images from morning report, conferences

Who Can Volunteer at WikiDoc?

Anybody! You do not need to be a doctor

Students

College students: Every year we have numerous pre-medical students who volunteer their time.

Nurses

Research assistants

Physician assistants

Technicians

Administrators

Laypeople

What do you Need Help With?

You can see a full listing of the activities we need help with here

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 ==Why Volunteer at WikiDoc? What are the Rewards for me?==
 ===Expand Your CV===
-* By becoming Editor, Assistant or Associate Editor-In-Chief, you can expand your CV to include your title. Apply [[Editor Application|here]] to become an Editor. You can place a link to the content on your CV by clicking the button on the left had side that says "Permanent Link".
+* By becoming Editor, Assistant or Associate Editor-In-Chief, you can expand your CV to include your title. Apply [[Editor Application|here]] to become an Editor. You can place a link on your CV to the WikiDoc content you helped create by clicking the button on the left had side that says "Permanent Link".
 ===Receive Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Credit for Your Contributions===