Why volunteer at WikiDoc

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 to the content on your CV by clicking the button on the left had side that says "Permanent Link".

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