Editor application
You don't need to be Editor-In-Chief to add or edit content to WikiDoc. You can begin to add to or edit text on this WikiDoc page by clicking on the edit button at the top of this page. Next enter or edit the information that you would like to appear here. Once you are done editing, scroll down and click the Save page button at the bottom of the page.
Apply to Become an Editor-In-Chief of a Page, or an Associate-Editor of A Subsection
Please email us [1] to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief of the entire topic or as an Associate Editor-In-Chief for a subtopic. Please be sure to attach your CV and / or biographical sketch.
Who Should Apply to be an Editor-In-Chief?
Those health care professionals who are an expert in the topic should apply to be Editor-In-Chief.
Can There be More Than one Editor-In-Chief?
Yes.
What qualifies as "Being an Expert"?
Criteria would include publications of textbooks and manuscripts relevant to the topic. Priority would be given to original, peer-reviewed publications. Clinical experts with an extensive list of review articles would qualify as well.
Who Would Make my Appointment as Editor-In-Chief?
At this time, C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. of Harvard Medical School would make this appointment. You would receive notification of your appointment by email.
What is the Term of Appointment?
The term of appointment is one year. Your term is then automatically renewed should your page uphold the standards of WikiDoc. WikiDoc may at its sole discretion choose not to renew your appointment, in which case you would be notified by email. WikiDoc may choose to rotate the responsibility for Editor-In-Chief of a page.
What are the Expectations of an Editor-In-Chief?
You would be required to contribute original material, or edit existing material related to the topic. You would be required to "watch" the page and assure the validity of materials that are added to the page. In addition to assuring the accuracy of the information, you should also assure that posted materials remain free of bias. On the line after your name, you are expected to disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest as it pertains to your topic. This includes but is not limited to research funding, consultancies, and honoraria.
How Do I Watch the Page that I am Editor-In-Chief of?
You click on the buttom at the top of the page that says "watch" and you will be alerted by email when changes are made to the page.
What are the Criteria to Become an Associate-Editor-In-Chief?
Similar to those of Editor-In-Chief, but these criteria are less stringent and are focused on the specific subtopic. A Chief resident can qualify to be an Associate-Editor-In-Chief of a subtopic.
You must have logged in and provide your full name and email address to become either Editor-In-Chief of the entire topic or as an Associate Editor-In-Chief for a subtopic.
You can post a small picture of yourself(ves) as Editor(s)-In-Chief.
Acknowledgement and Attribution Regarding Sources of Content
Some of the initial content on this page may be incorporated in part from copyleft sources in the public domain including wikis such as Wikipedia and AskDrWiki. Drug information for patients came from the The National Library of Medicine. Infectious disease information may have come from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Differential Diagnoses are drawn from clinicians as well as an amalgamation of 3 sources: 1.The Disease Database; 2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:3; 3. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:7 .
