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Tell us a little about you..
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Male
Female
Prefer not to say
What is your age range?
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25 - 35
36 - 45
46 - 55
56 - 65
65 +
Where do you live and work
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USA
Canada
South America
What is your Profession/Education?
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MD/DO
PhD
PA
CRNA
NP
RN
Tell us about your work environment.
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I have my own practice as a single practitioner.
I work within a group of physicians at multiple practices.
I work at a hospital.
I work through a physicians' group via agency placement.
Other
What is the most common device you use for daily online activities?
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Desktop computer
Smartphone
Laptop
Tablet
What is your preferred method of networking? Select all that apply.
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Online
Association events
Chapter events
Referrals from peers
Golf/Hobby communities
Networking events
Country clubs
Other
When presented with a question or problem you do not know the answer to, who do you reach out to? Please select at most three options.
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Peers that I already know or work with
Peers through reference
Professional association
Professors
Medical literature / online
ChatGPT
Other
How do you reach out to them? Please select at most three options.
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Email
Phone call
Go to their website.
Text
Instant message
Other
What is your primary purpose for using a networking platform?
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Reading daily posts
Staying informed on trending topics and what is new.
Learning and education
Engaging in meaningful conversation
Visual posts (infographics, photos, etc.)
Hearing about statistics
Entertainment, memes, gifs, jokes etc.
What keeps you coming back to a networking platform?
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Seeing new posts
Responses to your comments
See other points of view.
Confirmation of your thoughts
Seeing if a specific person liked or responded to one of your comments.
Other
What time of day do you typically find yourself using social media?
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6am-9am
9am-5pm
During lunch
After work
11pm-4am
Intermittently / Randomly
How often do you POST to professional networks or social media platforms?
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Hourly
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Infrequently
How often do you prefer to receive notifications from a professional network?
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In real time
Hourly summary
Daily summary
Weekly summary
Which app do you use most frequently for instant messaging?
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Facebook messenger
WhatsApp
Signal
Telegram
Twitter DM
LinkedIn
Instagram DM
Snapchat
Skype
Other
What is your preferred platform for sharing text-based content?
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LinkedIn
Medium
Reddit
Facebook
Twitter
Quora
Blogspot, WordPress, etc.
Other
What is your preferred platform for sharing videos and/or photos?
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Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
TikTok
LinkedIn
What type of content do you find most engaging? Please select at most three options.
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Games
Communication
Videos
Discussion boards
News
Infographics
If a professional network solution were to verify other users' qualifications, would you be more comfortable communicating with others in the network?
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Yes
No
Are you comfortable providing your license and credential information to a professional network platform?
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Yes
No
Since you answered "No" above, why?
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Enter your answer above.
What verification process do you believe is required to bring comfort that you are networking with qualified individuals? Please select at most three options.
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Verification of state licensing is in active status.
Copy of educational certificates
Verification of NPI
Background check
Verification of insurance credentialing
Other
Would you trust a professional network media platform to validate your peers' and colleagues' credentials?
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Yes
No
What would you want or need to be able to view other users' profiles to trust they are qualified? Please select at most three options.
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Valid license information
Diplomas
Board certifications
NPI number
Other
What would attract you to a dedicated medical professional network? Please select three options.
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The ability to socialize with peers.
Being able to post questions to other professionals in the field.
Having access to specialists in different fields
Getting different perspectives on certain issues
Other
What would encourage you to log in daily? Select all that apply.
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Notifications on my own shared content
Notifications on others' shared content
Relevant information/news pertaining to my industry/role.
Exchanging knowledge and expertise
New post from peers
Validating your ideas
Community forums
Meeting like-minded people
Having access to different or opposing views
Updates on health news and events
Other
What features would you like to see in a medical professional network? Select all that apply.
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Broad news feed (by interest or industry)
Communities dedicated to your interests.
New/exclusive personal content from notable creators/celebrities/industry leaders
Networking lists
Job search boards
Tailored product advertising/reviews
Feedback on your posted questions/comments
What type of feedback and/or validation might interest you? Please select at most three options.
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Seeing reactions
Shares
Contribution recognition
Earning points
Levelling up
Rewards
Badges
Tokens
Crypto
What might be the primary contribution/type of content you might provide to a dedicated medical professional network?
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Short text posts
Longer text posts
Articles
Photo posts
Video posts
Infographics
Asking/answering questions
Course curriculums
What format of knowledge-based content do you find most useful? Please select at most three options.
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News
Publications
Individual papers
Course curriculums
Video courses
Audio books
Articles
What type of knowledge base content do you typically look for? Please select at most three options.
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Latest medical treatments (e.g., FDA approvals)
Historical/statistical medical data
Medical/clinical trials
Clinical laboratory research
Other
What turns you off most when using a professional network? Please select at most three options.
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Pop-up ads
Slow performance
Confusing/cluttered layout
Too much solicitation from product/service vendors
Dealing with others
Other
What would make you block someone in a medical professional network? Please select at most three options.
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Political opinions
Badgering / bullying
Inappropriate language
Harassment
The sports team they support.
Other
Would you recommend moderated communications or prefer free and open discussion?
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Moderated
Free and open
Undecided
No preference
What subjects would you censure? Please select at most three options.
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Tasteless comments or jokes
Rude comments
Alternative treatments (even if proven to work)
Efficient treatments (off-label or outside of official guidelines)
Treatment methods being politicized.
None
Other
What tools would you like to have available/integrated within a network for medical professionals? Please select at most five options.
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Talent search
Short term staffing
Patient portal
Patient scheduling calendar
Medical records
Telehealth services
Diagnostic tools
Lab results
Imaging
E-prescriptions
Research library
CMEs
License reminder and renewal program
Credentialing reminder and renewal programs
Other
What features/services would you expect to pay for as part of the Premium package on a medical professional network? Please select at most five options.
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Talent search
Short term staffing
Patient portal
Patient scheduling calendar
Medical records
Telehealth services
Diagnostic tools
Lab results
Imaging
E-prescriptions
Research library
CMEs
License reminder and renewal program
Credentialing reminder and renewal programs
Other
What would you consider a reasonable amount to pay for the monthly premium services?
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$25-$50
$51-$80
$81-$100
$100-$150
What is your preferred CME format?
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In-person lecture or seminar
In-person conference with networking events
Virtual lecture or seminar
Virtual conference with networking events
Online study material and testing environment
Video courses
Self-study
What would make your life easier for tracking your certificates, licenses, etc.? Select all that apply.
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All documents are located in one place.
Renewal reminders
CME access
CME hours monitored.
Other
What is the easiest way for you to communicate with others in your professional network?
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Email
Phone call
Direct text
Messaging app
Video call / facetime / teleconference
Discussion board
What is your preferred way to communicate with others in your professional network?
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Email
Phone call
Direct text
Messaging app
Video call / facetime / teleconference
Discussion board
Other
What is your least favorite method of communication?
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Call
Text
Group text / messaging
Discussion board
Other
What messaging features do you use the most? Please select at most three options.
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Emojis
GIFs
External image files
Reactions
Direct message replies
Other
What forms of communication would you like to have access to in a medical professional network? Please select at most three options.
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Voice calls
Video chat
Public forum chat / group chat
Private forum chat / secure one-on-one
eFax capabilities
Other
What is the most useful feature in your most commonly used communications app/software?
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Switch to video call
Record conversation
Mute button
End Call button
Record voice message
Date of communication
Menu item in text messaging that allows for more actions.
What is your biggest challenge in finding talent?
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First Choice
Accessibility of talent
Agency costs
Relocating talent
Other
What is your favorite talent search method?
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Local staffing agency
Staffing website
Recommendations from peers, patients, or family members
Word of mouth
What is your biggest challenge in finding short-term staff?
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Enter your answer above.
What is your current go-to for finding short-term staff?
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Enter your answer above.
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