✨Feat: Predefined Specialization Dropdown in Admin “Add Doctor” Popup

Summary

Replace free-text specialization input in the Admin Dashboard’s Add Doctor popup with a dropdown of predefined specializations to improve data consistency and reduce entry errors.

Problem Statement

Currently, while adding a doctor, admins type specialization manually.

This creates issues:

• Inconsistent values for the same specialization (e.g., ENT, Ent, Ear Nose Throat)
• Typos and formatting mismatches
• Duplicate or fragmented reporting/filtering
• Harder mapping for downstream queue and assignment workflows

Proposed Solution

UI Update

• In Admin Dashboard → Doctors Directory → Add Doctor popup:
• Replace Specialization text input with a Select/Dropdown field
• Field remains required Predefined Specializations
• Populate dropdown from a fixed list of supported specializations (config/constant-driven)
• Examples: General Physician, Gynecology, ENT, Pediatrics, Orthopedic, etc. Validation
• Only allow values from the predefined list
• Block form submission if no specialization is selected Optional Future Scope
• Add admin-configurable specialization master list (CRUD)
• Add Other option with controlled review flow (if needed) Alternatives Considered

1. Keep free-text with strict validation rules

• Rejected because it still allows inconsistent naming and higher maintenance.

2. Autocomplete with suggestions only

• Rejected because users can still submit non-standard custom values.

Benefits

• Standardized specialization data
• Fewer manual errors and duplicates
• Better filtering, analytics, and reporting
• Cleaner integration with specialization-based assignment/queue features

Risks or Concerns

• Existing doctor records may contain legacy specialization strings and may need normalization
• Backend/API contract must align with predefined specialization values
• Any future new specialization requires updating the master list

Acceptance Criteria

• Specialization field in Add Doctor popup is a dropdown, not free text.
• Dropdown options come from a predefined specialization list.
• Form cannot be submitted without selecting a valid specialization.
• Selected specialization is saved and displayed correctly in doctor directory.
• No regressions in doctor creation/edit flow.