Call for Applications to Join the 2017 Editorial Board
The American Journal of Psychiatry — Residents’ Journal is now accepting applications to join the 2017–2018 Editorial Board for the following positions.
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2017
Senior Deputy Editor Position
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Frequent correspondence with AJP — Residents’ Journal Editorial Board and AJP professional editorial staff, including a monthly conference call.
- Frequent correspondence with authors.
- Peer review manuscripts on a weekly basis.
- Make decisions regarding manuscript acceptance.
- Work with AJP editorial staff to prepare accepted manuscripts for publication to ensure clarity, conciseness, and conformity with AJP style guidelines.
- Coordinate selection of book review authors and distribution of books with AJP professional editorial staff.
- Recruit authors and guest editors for the journal.
- Manage the Test Your Knowledge questions and work closely with authors in developing Board-style review questions for the Test Your Knowledge section.
- Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief in selecting the 2018 Senior Deputy Editor, Deputy Editor, and Associate Editors.
- Attend and present at the APA Annual Meeting.
- Commitment averages 10–15 hours per week.
Requirements
- Must be an APA resident-fellow member.
- Must be starting as a PGY-3 in July 2017, or a PGY-4 in July 2017 with plans to enter an ACGME fellowship in July 2018.
- Must be in a U.S. residency program.
Selected candidate will be considered for a 2-year position, including advancement to Editor-in-Chief.
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Deputy Editor Position
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Frequent correspondence with AJP — Residents’ Journal and AJP professional editorial staff, including a monthly conference call.
- Frequent correspondence with authors.
- Peer review manuscripts on a weekly basis.
- Make decisions regarding manuscript acceptance.
- Work with AJP editorial staff to prepare accepted manuscripts for publication to ensure clarity, conciseness, and conformity with AJP style guidelines.
- Prepare a monthly Residents’ Resources section for the Journal that highlights upcoming national opportunities for medical students and trainees.
- Recruit authors and guest editors for the journal.
- Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief in selecting the 2018 Senior Deputy Edi-tor, and Associate Editors.
- Attend and present at the APA Annual Meeting.
- Commitment averages 10 hours per week.
Requirements
- Must be an APA resident-fellow member.
- Must be a PGY-2, PGY-3, or PGY-4 resident starting in July 2017, or a fellow in an ACGME fellowship in July 2017.
- Must be in a U.S. residency program or fellowship.
This is a 1-year position only, with no automatic advancement to the Senior Deputy Editor position in 2018. If the selected candidate is interested in serving as Senior Deputy Editor in 2018, he or she would need to formally apply for the position at that time.
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Associate Editor Positions (two positions available)
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Peer review manuscripts on a weekly basis.
- Make decisions regarding manuscript acceptance.
- Recruit authors and guest editors for the journal.
- Collaborate with the Senior Deputy Editor, Deputy Editor, and Editor-in-Chief to develop innovative ideas for the Journal.
- Attend and present at the APA Annual Meeting.
- Commitment averages 5 hours per week.
Requirements
- Must be an APA resident-fellow member.
- Must be a PGY-2, PGY-3, or PGY-4 res-ident in July 2017, or a fellow in an ACGME fellowship in July 2017.
- Must be in a U.S. residency program or fellowship.
This is a 1-year position only, with no automatic advancement to the Deputy Editor or Senior Deputy Editor position in 2018. If the selected candidate is interested in serving as Deputy Editor or Senior Deputy Editor in 2018, he or she would need to formally apply for the position at that time.
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Media Editor Position (one position available)
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Manage our Twitter and Facebook accounts.
- Oversee podcasts.
- We are open to many suggestions within reason.
- Collaborate with the associate editors to decide on content.
- Collaborate with Senior Deputy Editor, Deputy Editor, and Editor-in-Chief to develop innovative ideas for the Journal..
- Attend and present at the APA Annual Meeting.
- Commitment averages 5 hours per week.
Requirements
- Must be an APA resident-fellow member.
- Must be an upcoming PGY-2, PGY-3, or PGY-4 resident in July 2017, or a fellow in an ACGME fellowship in July 2017.
- Must be in a U.S. residency program or fellowship.
This is a 1-year position only, with no automatic advancement to the Deputy Editor or Senior Deputy Editor position in 2018. If the selected candidate is interested in serving as Deputy Editor or Senior Deputy Editor in 2018, he or she would need to formally apply for the position at that time.
Apply Today
About AJP — Residents’ Journal
Residents' Journal, published online monthly with The American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP), serves as a forum for psychiatry residents and fellows to share ideas and experiences in training, clinical practice, research, and careers with colleagues.<
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