The Annals of Family Medicine sponsors a one-year editorial fellowship in medical editing, peer review, and medical journal production.
The Fellowship is designed for an individual with relevant background who wishes to build skills and gain experience through active participation in the Annals of Family Medicine editorial team. The Fellow will participate in manuscript decisions, strategic planning for the journal, editorial team conference calls, and the journal’s annual Editorial Advisory Board meeting. Opportunities may be available to contribute to Annals of Family Medicine features, such as guest editorials or the Annals of Family Medicine Journal Club. In addition, the fellow may work on journal-related special projects based on areas of personal interest and the needs of the journal.
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Examples of special projects include the following:
- Develop online initiatives (e.g., Web, video, social media)
- Recruit peer reviewers
- Participate in outreach to particular readers, commenters, and knowledge groups
- Write content for the Annals of Family Medicine website
- Plan and edit an Annals of Family Medicine "virtual issue"
The Fellowship is part time, approximately 3 to 6 hours per week; most work is online and by Zoom. Fellows will work from their own locations. The start date is flexible and will be negotiated when the Fellow is selected.
The Fellowship is unpaid; Annals of Family Medicine will cover expenses related to Fellowship activities. Annals of Family Medicine will also cover travel expenses to attend editorial and publishing meetings, which may include (1) a meeting with the editor, editorial staff, and publishing staff or (2) the annual Editorial Advisory Board meeting at NAPCRG. All travel is in accordance with the Annals of Family Medicine travel policy.
Qualifications:
- Grounding and experience in family medicine or primary care
- A clinical degree or a graduate-level degree in a field relevant to primary care
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to work well in a remote team environment
To apply: Send a CV and letter of interest that states the candidate's relevant skills and interests to AnnFamMed@umich.edu by April 15, 2024. In the letter, please describe a journal-related project you might like to work on during the fellowship.
For further information, please contact Annals of Family Medicine at AnnFamMed@annfammed.org.