JVIR Resident Editorial Fellowship

About

The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) is pleased to support the ongoing success of the Resident Editorial Fellowship program. This prestigious fellowship offers an immersive experience in the editorial process of a leading IR journal to a highly selected group of trainees. Participants shadow editorial leadership, engage in strategic discussions and decision-making, and receive valuable instruction on scholarly writing, reviewing, editing, and publishing.

Chaired by JVIR Associate Editor Anna Sophia McKenney, MD, PhD, MPH, together with JVIR Deputy Editor Ron C. Gaba, MD, MS, FSIR, the fellowship enhances participants’ critical appraisal skills and strengthens their ability to design studies and to turn data into manuscripts. Dr. Gaba emphasizes, “By incorporating academic and editorial education beyond typical clinical training, the fellowship broadens and refines academic competencies, accelerating career success.”

Who should apply?

The fellowship is designed for IR/DR residents, Independent IR fellows, and DR residents pursuing ESIR interested in academic publishing, scientific writing, and peer review. Ideal candidates demonstrate engagement through authored research, peer reviews, or other scholarly activities.

Fellowship activities include:

• One-on-one mentorship with a JVIR Editorial Board member
• Apprenticeship in manuscript review and editorial decision-making
• Participation in strategic editorial discussions
• Opportunities to co-author publications
• Completion of an educational curriculum
• Leadership on a capstone project developing new journal initiatives
• Partial scholarship support for SIR Annual Meeting travel and housing expenses
• Future candidacy for the Trainee Editorial Board

How to apply

The application cycle concludes every year in late October. Interested candidates should submit their application using this form.

Application materials:

• Statement of interest (300 words) describing applicant’s primary areas of interest related to JVIR or interventional radiology.  
• Two to three bullet points proposing areas of special interest for a capstone project (examples include social media, peer review, methodology or statistical analysis, graphics and multimedia, talent recruitment, or other relevant topics)
• Single-page resume with bullet points focused on applicant research and scholarly publishing accomplishments. This document must include applicant name, position, residency program, and contact information. 
• Current curriculum vitae
• Letter of Support from the applicant's residency program director confirming program support and release time for fellowship activities

Please note that the application should be submitted through the online application link rather than via email.