Now Seeking the Next Resident Member of Continuum’s Editorial Board
January 3, 2025
Applications are open for a prestigious annual opportunity for AAN member residents: A spot on the editorial board of . The bimonthly journal, which is provided free for Junior AAN members and at a reduced price for other members, explores a key topic in neurology in each issue and allows subscribers to earn valuable self-assessment CME.
The board selects one resident per year for a two-year term beginning on July 1. The selected resident will be a full member of the board, which provides input on the direction of Continuum® and its audio products. Interested? Read on to learn how to apply by the April 1, 2025, deadline!
“Continuum is one of the most important educational outlets we have as an Academy,” said Editor-in-Chief Lyell K. Jones, MD, FAAN. “It covers continuing medical education needs, but it is also a foundational education tool for people who are learning neurology for the first time. Resident board members provide a key perspective that we wouldn’t get anywhere else—that of Junior members of the Academy.”
Responsibilities of the editorial board include shaping the direction of Continuum, providing topic and guest editor suggestions, and reviewing and evaluating issues. The resident member will be required to attend board meetings in the spring and fall of their terms.
Current resident editorial board member Miguel Silva Miranda, MD, called the experience “inspiring and enriching.”
“The opportunity to contribute to one of the leading educational resources in neurology has been incredibly fulfilling,” Miranda said. “Becoming acquainted with the editorial process of a medical journal, assisting in reviewing issues and podcast episodes, has helped me develop soft skills that are highly relevant to our medical career.”
While collaborating with passionate, experienced medical educators was a source of inspiration for Miranda, the key part of the role—providing a resident’s perspective—was what made it most worthwhile.
“Representing fellow residents and bringing their feedback to board meetings has been a pleasure, adding a meaningful layer of advocacy to this role, further solidifying its value to me both personally and professionally,” he said.
Responsibilities
This is a two-year term requiring an average of one to two hours of work per month, plus the two required meetings. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the mission and vision of Continuum
- Attending two editorial board meetings each year (one in the spring during the AAN Annual Meeting and one in the fall)
- Reviewing and commenting on one published issue per term
- Serving as a peer reviewer on one upcoming issue per term
- Participating in conference calls with other editorial board members on relevant issues as they arise throughout the year
- Working with the editor-in-chief to set the publication schedule at least one year in advance
- Suggesting, reviewing, and approving proposals and policies for Continuum
- Serving on small work groups for special projects
Who should apply?
The board is seeking applicants who will start their adult neurology PGY-3 or PGY-4 year training in July or, in the case of child neurology residents, PGY-4 or PGY-5.
How do I apply?
Applicants should submit a one-page letter of interest, CV, and a letter of recommendation from their program director or department chair. For more information or to apply, contact Continuum senior managing editor Amanda Doering.
Applications are due April 1, and candidates will be contacted with a decision by May 31.