USER STORY #7 - Specialist Registration System

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As a specialist (e.g., doctor, psychologist, social worker, dermatologist), I want to apply to join the HealMate platform, so that I can offer my services to patients.

Acceptance Criteria

• Specialists can access a registration form to apply for joining the platform.
• The form should capture relevant details: name, specialty, qualifications, experience, contact information, and any required documents.
• Applications are stored in the database for review by the admin.
• Admins can view, approve, or reject applications from the admin panel.
• Specialists receive a notification (email or message) about the status of their application.

Task

• [ ] Create the specialist_registration app and add it to INSTALLED_APPS.
• [ ] Define models for SpecialistApplication with fields like name, specialty, qualifications, experience, contact_info, and documents.
• [ ] Create views and templates for the application form and submission confirmation.
• [ ] Set up the admin interface for reviewing and managing applications (approve/reject).
• [ ] Implement email notifications or messages for specialists regarding their application status.
• [ ] Test the full specialist registration and approval process for various scenarios (e.g., missing fields, invalid documents).