All Sermo members are required to abide by Sermo’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Code of Conduct. The verification process is lawfully implemented to guarantee the security of your account and earnings, the integrity of your data and to allow us to comply with Data Protection Legislation regulations, which demand us to maintain updated records of all our active members, including evidence of their personal and professional credentials.
Rest assured that your information and documents will not be shared. Only trained and certified Sermo employees will have access to your documents which will only be used for the one-time verification purpose.
Credentials for physicians, APPs and HCPs include:
- Government issued ID: Driver's License or Passport with visible information including:
- full name
- date of birth
- full address
- clear picture
- Medical/Professional ID: Medical license, badge and/or medical certificate stating your specialty or profession.
How to submit documents:
Option 1: Photo *Preferred* - take a photo of your document with your phone ensuring it’s a clear image with no blur or glare. Take photos up close, so there is minimal background.
Option 2: Scan – scan your document ensuring all text and your image are clear with little blur or discoloration.
(USA) Medical residents are welcome to join Sermo. Residents are registered as General Practitioners until they become licensed physicians. Once licensed, specialties can be updated.
Examples of quality document submissions:
Note: Personal Identifiable Information (PII) has been covered on these examples, however when submitting your documents for registration, all information must be visible for review.
Government Issued ID
Passport
Driver's License
Medical/Professional ID
Medical License
Medical Badge
Medical Certificate