Join The Scalpel
Thank you for your interest in joining The Scalpel. Please have a look at our available opportunities below.
Editorial Board Members
This role is well-suited to experienced surgeons seeking to shape the future of student research and contribute to innovation in academic publishing.
Requirements
- Completion of surgical training
- Demonstrated meaningful contributions to academic research within your specialty
Responsibilities
- Maintain the quality and integrity of all submissions
- Review and score manuscripts or assign them to an appropriate reviewer
- Contribute to the development of journal guidelines and editorial policies
Reviewers
This role is well-suited to medical professionals seeking to gain valuable editorial experience and support the academic development of emerging researchers.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a medical degree
- Evidence of contribution to an area of surgical research
Responsibilities
- Review and score assigned submissions
- Ensure the validity, accuracy, and relevance of the work submitted
Student Editors
This role is well-suited to students aiming to exceed typical academic achievements by gaining hands-on editorial and publishing experience, strengthening their portfolios, and contributing meaningfully to the surgical research community.
Requirements
- Current student in their final two years of medical school
- Prior research and publishing experience
Responsibilities
- Review and score assigned submissions.
- Assist with typesetting, formatting, and preparing articles for publication.
