title: The med.pro domain.
abstract: The evolution of the Internet Domain Name System is summarized. The credentialing requirements with respect to licensure, board certification, and affiliations for obtaining a med.pro address are described. Security issues are discussed, and the mechanisms for obtaining a med.pro are delineated. The relative advantages and disadvantages of the med.pro domain are presented.
authors.forename: Brett
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Elliott
mesh_terms: D016494:Computer Security; D003219:Confidentiality; D003406:Credentialing; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014481:United States