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Resident Editorial Board Fellowship Appointment
Annals of Emergency Medicine
Resident Editorial Board Fellowship Appointment
The Resident Fellow appointment to the Editorial Board of Annals of Emergency Medicine is designed to introduce the Fellow to the peer review, editing, and publishing of medical research manuscripts. Its purpose is to give the Fellow experience that will enhance his/her career in academic emergency medicine and in scientific publication, as well as to provide a strong resident voice at Annals to reflect the concerns of the next generation of emergency physicians. The Resident Fellow is chosen in a competitive selection process in July. Preference will be given to senior level residents; applicants currently in training as emergency medicine fellows are not eligible. The ideal applicant should be self-motivated and independent, and have an interest in academic and scientific publishing, editing, and the process of journal production. These interests should ideally have been evident in activities and accomplishments (such as previous experience in publishing, editing, or writing) in years previous to the application. The applicant should be capable of and interested in travel to various national scientific conferences where he/she will participate. Excellent skills in communication with residents and attending colleagues at local and national levels will be important. The Fellow will be expected to reflect the journal’s values and advance its vision and mission. The Fellow begins serving at the Editorial Board meeting of the upcoming October ACEP Scientific Assembly, with service continuing through the following Scientific Assembly. A visit to the publication and editorial offices will begin the Fellow’s exposure to and integral involvement in the process of peer review. The Fellowship will include the following: • An introduction to and familiarity with the workings of administration and publication of the journal, as well as with the process of peer review. This will be partially accomplished by visiting the Annals editorial office and closely working with the Editor in Chief and the staff. • Reading selected literature on the history and science of scientific peer review. • Soliciting articles for editing, and writing the “Residents’ Perspective” column, which appears at least quarterly. • Reviewing manuscripts submitted to Annals, working with members of the Editorial Board to develop reviewing skills.
• Active participation in Editorial Board meetings as well as participation in an annual Editorial Board Retreat. • Participation in any training activities for peer reviewers and editors that may be scheduled during the year of the Fellowship. • Active participation in ACEP’s Research Forum including appointing judges and selecting presenter awards. • Attendance at the Council of Science Editors meeting, ACEP’s Legislative and Leadership Conference, the ACEP Scientific Assembly, and the SAEM annual meeting. • Involvement in special projects determined by the Resident Fellow and the Editor in Chief. • Involvement in selection of the next Resident Fellow. • Service as mentor to the next Resident Fellow after his/her selection. • Expected time commitment at 2 to 10 hours per week. Financial support will be provided for all travel and communications associated with the Fellowship.
Application Process Requirements Deadline: July 1, 2002 Required materials: A completed application form, a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter, two letters of recommendation from staff physicians, two to three recommendations for ideas for future “Residents’ Perspective” columns, and a one-page personal statement are required by the established deadline. Personal statement requirements: While your personal statement should reflect the evolution of your interest in the medical profession and your career goals, it should also be considered a tool by which you can share your personal vision. The personal statement is our opportunity to learn of your unique characteristics and aspirations. Letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation should be from two staff physicians who have had an opportunity to work closely with you in a professional setting. They must be original, signed documents and can be mailed with the application or separately, but must be received by the established deadline.
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Resident Editorial Board Fellowship Appointment
The Resident Fellow appointment to the Editorial Board of Annals of Emergency Medicine is designed to introduce the Fellow to the peer review, editing, and publishing of medical research manuscripts. Its purpose is to give the Fellow experience that will enhance his/her career in academic emergency medicine and in scientific publication, as well as to provide a strong resident voice at Annals to reflect the concerns of the next generation of emergency physicians. The Resident Fellow is chosen in a competitive selection process in July. Preference will be given to senior level residents; applicants currently in training as emergency medicine fellows are not eligible. The ideal applicant should be self-motivated and independent, and have an interest in academic and scientific publishing, editing, and the process of journal production. These interests should ideally have been evident in activities and accomplishments (such as previous experience in publishing, editing, or writing) in years previous to the application. The applicant should be capable of and interested in travel to various national scientific conferences where he/she will participate. Excellent skills in communication with residents and attending colleagues at local and national levels will be important. The Fellow will be expected to reflect the journal’s values and advance its vision and mission. The Fellow begins serving at the Editorial Board meeting of the upcoming October ACEP Scientific Assembly, with service continuing through the following Scientific Assembly. A visit to the publication and editorial offices will begin the Fellow’s exposure to and integral involvement in the process of peer review. The Fellowship will include the following: • An introduction to and familiarity with the workings of administration and publication of the journal, as well as with the process of peer review. This will be partially accomplished by visiting the Annals editorial office and closely working with the Editor in Chief and the staff. • Reading selected literature on the history and science of scientific peer review. • Soliciting articles for editing, and writing the “Residents’ Perspective” column, which appears at least quarterly. • Reviewing manuscripts submitted to Annals, working with members of the Editorial Board to develop reviewing skills.
• Active participation in Editorial Board meetings as well as participation in an annual Editorial Board Retreat. • Participation in any training activities for peer reviewers and editors that may be scheduled during the year of the Fellowship. • Active participation in ACEP’s Research Forum including appointing judges and selecting presenter awards. • Attendance at the Council of Science Editors meeting, ACEP’s Legislative and Leadership Conference, the ACEP Scientific Assembly, and the SAEM annual meeting. • Involvement in special projects determined by the Resident Fellow and the Editor in Chief. • Involvement in selection of the next Resident Fellow. • Service as mentor to the next Resident Fellow after his/her selection. • Expected time commitment at 2 to 10 hours per week. Financial support will be provided for all travel and communications associated with the Fellowship.
Application Process Requirements Deadline: July 1, 2002 Required materials: A completed application form, a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter, two letters of recommendation from staff physicians, two to three recommendations for ideas for future “Residents’ Perspective” columns, and a one-page personal statement are required by the established deadline. Personal statement requirements: While your personal statement should reflect the evolution of your interest in the medical profession and your career goals, it should also be considered a tool by which you can share your personal vision. The personal statement is our opportunity to learn of your unique characteristics and aspirations. Letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation should be from two staff physicians who have had an opportunity to work closely with you in a professional setting. They must be original, signed documents and can be mailed with the application or separately, but must be received by the established deadline.
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