Why is it important to publish?
Among researchers, the saying “Publish or Perish” (i.e., publish your research or lose your career) is a threatening reminder of the importance of publication. Research and publication complement teaching and training, clinical care, and public health practice. Some valid reasons for publishing include:
- fulfilling specific job requirements by employers that include promotion to a higher position
- professional accreditation as in continuing medical education
- improving the prospects of a grant application
- gain recognition and acknowledgement as an expert in a particular field
Publication in peer-reviewed journals also gives international recognition for an individual, department, university, and/or institutions. NATCO offers members the opportunity to develop writing and research skills in order to achieve the recognition afforded by publishing.
Progress in Transplantation seeks Associate Editor...
The Editor-in-Chief of Progress in Transplantation seeks an interested professional in transplantation who would like to be involved in the manuscript submission process. The Associate Editor is assigned manuscripts to appoint peer reviewers, and based on reviewer input, determines rejection or revision status of a manuscript. The Associate Editor also critiques manuscripts for appropriate science content, format, style (grammar included) to guide authors in developing scholarly articles for publication.
There is much to learn on the publication side of science, but if you are interested in developing the skills, this role can prepare you to take on a journal leadership role.
The Associate Editor must be/become a member of NATCO, have a background in leading research studies and writing for publication, be fluent with all Microsoft Office 365 products, and possess the willingness to become fluent in the online submission site.
For more information, please contact: RPWinsett@natco1.org
or submit an application here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QWB6DD5
NATCO Publications
Progress In Transplantation
Progress in Transplantation is the official journal of NATCO, the Organization for Transplant Professionals. The journal is a quarterly, indexed, peer-reviewed publication. Currently, the journal can be accessed through MEDLINE, CINAHL, the International Nursing Index and EMBASE.
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Clinician's Guide
The Clinician's Guide to Donation and Transplantation is a text book resource that is available in digital format. It continues to be a valued source for introductory clinical knowledge and a source for certification examination review.
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