The excellence, leadership, and reputation of U of U Health physicians can affect the wider awareness of the University of Utah. Whether you are new to U of U Health or already an integrated part of a care team, the information here will support your profile and ability to manage your reputation. Administrators and employees supporting providers will also find these resources valuable to understand how interactive data is maintained and used.
Your CV - Why it matters
Accurate practice information including practice locations, services, specialties, and research interest is important for you, your patients, and your support teams. Review your CV and update it as needed. Use these links to learn more and connect with support.
U of U Health Website Profile Guidelines
Your CV affects how you appear in searches on U of U Health websites. Providers can find additional resources on PULSE to help you build out your website profile. Maintain relevant information about you, such as these:
- Bio
- Credentials
- Education background
- Headshot
- Practice location(s)
- Research interests
- Specialties
- And more
Additional information on tools the interactive web team uses to share your profile include:
- Audience-targeted content
- Optimized text for search engines/AI
- Ideally sized imagery
Doximity — What to know
Doximity is a physician-only platform used by US News and World Report (USNWR) is used to populate their physician database. Doximity is the largest community of healthcare professionals in the country, many of the profiles are created by the platform using public information. To Edit and update your profile you must first claim it and supply your NPI number - over 80% of U.S. doctors and 50% of all NPs and physician assistants are verified members. Because of the reach of Doximity, USNWR administers its best hospitals survey through the platform. To be survey-eligible, a physician must have claimed their profile and must meet U.S. News' eligibility criteria. Eligible physicians will be contacted through Doximity during the voting period.
Other Referring Provider Outreach Tools
The U of U Health Provider Directory
The Provider Directory is a resource for external providers to connect with and collaborate with U of U Health providers and staff. It is designed to support the coordination of care, referrals, patient care, and patient transfer. This directory is not accessible to patients. Learn where your information is shared and how to update and review it as needed.
Resources in the Provider Directory include:
- Provider phone numbers
- Contact information for physicians (may include cell phone)
- Search — browsing by specialty or name
- Links and contacts for Referral Services
- Information to connect you with Transfer Center support
Reputation management requires knowing how your profile and practice are represented internally. University of Utah Health wants to support you and provide accurate information to patients, research collaborators, referring providers, and others. Use these links to review your profile regularly, find other providers, and build your professional network.
- This physician-only resource can be used for coordination of care, referrals, or patient transfers
- The directory enables referring providers to connect personally with our physicians on care and more
- Physician Relations Consultants (PRCs) can assist you with access to the tool