How it works
Found, verified, recognized.
What happens at each step, for the doctor earning recognition, the patient checking it, and the colleague endorsing it.
For doctors
You don’t apply. You get found.
From a name in the public record to a badge on your website.
- 01
You’re found
We identify you from public records for your specialty and city. No application is needed.
- 02
You’re verified
We verify your identity against primary sources, then re-check every quarter. The date shows on your profile.
- 03
You’re invited
You receive your verified standing and a free profile to claim.
- 04
You’re endorsed
Verified colleagues endorse you, once each per cycle. No one is paid to endorse.
- 05
You’re selected
Nominees and winners are set by the published formula, and our team certifies every list before publication.
- 06
You’re recognized
Your award is published with accurate, board-compliant wording. Your badge and promo kit are free, and the badge links to your live verification page.
For patients
From a question to proof in three clicks.
You ask
You ask an AI assistant or Google for the best doctor near you and reach a current DCA answer.
You check
You open the profile and see the award, its scope and the date identity was last verified.
You verify
You click the badge. The verification page shows whether the award still stands.
For colleagues
Endorse the colleagues you know.
Endorsements decide the award. Each needs a verified identity. No one is paid to give one.
Open
You open a colleague’s profile. Any verified doctor can endorse, in any specialty, wherever you practice.
Verify
We verify your identity. You can endorse as many colleagues as you like, once each per cycle.
Submit
You give a 1 to 5 rating and a written testimonial. Every rating counts.