Why volunteer at WikiDoc

Frequently Asked Questions

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 hand 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

 * By including your email address as an editor, you can network with other physicians and patients.

Exposure

 * Many thousands people per year will view your content.

Recognition as a WikiDoc Scholar

 * Those individuals who make significant contributions achieve recognition as 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