ISAKOS Newsletter Editor - Call for Applicants

ISAKOS Newsletter Editor - Call for Applicants

ISAKOS Newsletter

The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) has issued a call for interest seeking qualified candidates from among the society’s Active Members, to apply for the volunteer position of Editor of the society’s biannual publication, the ISAKOS Newsletter. The Editor will serve for an initial term of one year (that will begin in March of 2024) with the option to renew for the 2025-2027 committee term.

For more than 25 years, the ISAKOS Newsletter has played an essential role in helping advance the ISAKOS Mission, serving as a vehicle for the worldwide exchange and dissemination of education, research and patient care in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. The ISAKOS Newsletter features current perspectives on treatments and techniques, as well as important updates about the organization and its members. The ISAKOS Newsletter Archive can be found on Global Link.
 
Traditionally published twice a year—in March and September, the ISAKOS Newsletter includes current scientific perspectives submitted by the ISAKOS Committees and members. Each issue also contains information about the society’s Congress, future meetings, Approved Courses, and other society updates and educational opportunities.

Newsletter Editor Qualifications

Newsletter Editor Responsibilities

Sample Newsletter Production Timeline

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications for this position are encouraged to complete and submit their application for the volunteer role of ISAKOS Newsletter Editor, along with a current CV. Additionally, all individuals must disclose all potential conflicts of interest and sign a Conflict of Interest form, which will be reviewed by ISAKOS leadership.

Candidates should prepare and submit an application to the ISAKOS Office via email to  newsletter@isakos.com. Please include the following with your application email:

  • A letter of application describing how you meet the qualifications for the role, detailing past experience, history of scholarship and surgical expertise in the field, and demonstrated capacity to manage deadlines and to attract contributors;
  • A statement of your vision for the ISAKOS Newsletter under your leadership, including how you would implement that vision; and
  • Your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

The deadline for receipt of application materials is November 15, 2023. Interested individuals should prepare and submit an application to the ISAKOS Office via email to newsletter@isakos.com.

The ISAKOS Office will reach out to applicants for any clarification, if needed. After the applications have been reviewed, finalists will be selected, and interviews with finalists will be scheduled. Candidates may be asked to interview in person in February 2024 during the AAOS Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA USA.

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