Submit Manuscripts To JABFP Online

Starting in March 2004, authors can now submit manuscripts online at The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice Web site (http://www.jabfp.org) using Rapid Review. A link on the JABFP home page will take authors to a step-by-step guide for establishing an account that will enable them to upload manuscripts and related files. Authors can use their account to log on and check the status of their article to see where it is in the editorial process.

The new Rapid Review system will enhance the speed with which manuscripts are processed and decisions are communicated by reducing the time that it takes for postal delivery. Rapid Review allows the editorial staff to distribute materials, select reviewers, track inquiries, and finalize decisions through e-mail. It will also increase the speed with which a manuscript is processed by the publisher, resulting in a tighter production schedule.

JABFP ANNOUNCES ADDITION TO EDITORIAL STAFF

Nancy Jacobson is the new JABFP Senior Editorial Assistant, replacing Virginia Gessner, who retired. Many thanks to Ms. Gessner for her hard work and contribution to the Journal over the years. Ms. Jacobson joins Deputy Editor Victoria Neale, PhD, and Associate Editor Kendra Schwartz, MD, in the new editorial office in Detroit.

Ms. Jacobson handles JABFP correspondences and manuscripts. She also manages requests for classified ads and books submitted for review. New contact information for the JABFP is:

Nancy Jacobson, Senior Editorial Assistant

Journal of the American Board of Family Practice

Department of Family Medicine, Wayne State University, 101 East Alexandrine, Room 249, Detroit, MI 48201, Phone: 313-577-5205, jabfp{at}med.wayne.edu, Web site: http://www.jabfp.org