AnnFamMed Announcements

02/26/2024  Apply Now: 2024-2025 Editorial Fellowship

Now Accepting Applications for our 2024-2025 Editorial Fellowship

 

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.
 
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.

 

12/12/2023 Editorial Advisory Board Openings 

Editorial Advisory Board Openings

 

The Annals of Family Medicine is pleased to announce a call for new members to join the Editorial Advisory Board for this open-access, peer-reviewed international journal. As a board member for a top-ranked primary care journal, you will interact with leaders in family medicine around research and scholarly publishing.. This is an excellent opportunity to support the journal and discipline and to network with peers and publishing specialists.     

Responsibilities:​

  • Read and monitor Annals of Family Medicine content for relevance in the field
  • Guide the editorial direction of the journal
  • Review manuscripts when invited
  • Attend the Annual Editorial Advisory Board meeting (2 hours at NAPCRG)
  • Contribute to the discussions on journal policy and development

Qualifications:​

  • Track record in publishing in family medicine-relevant journals
  • Scholarly and/or professional interest in family medicine research
  • Terminal medical degree of PhD in related discipline
  • Thoughtful reader, scholar
  • Editorial experience desirable

 

To apply: Please email a 400- to 600-word letter of interest and a copy of your CV at annfammed@annfammed.org. Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.