Purpose

IDSA's COVID-19 Real Time Learning Network (RTLN), funded by the CDC, is currently being developed. This site will be a “one-stop” spot for clinicians of all disciplines and societies to obtain information and concise publication summaries about COVID-19. As the volume of publications and information surrounding COVID-19 escalates, IDSA is recruiting volunteers to serve as scientific contributors to help with content creation, particularly regarding writing up concise narrative reviews and creating slide decks around clinical content.

Responsibilities

• Duties will include writing short (maximum 600-700 words) narrative reviews in certain sections applicable to their clinical content knowledge (i.e., antibody testing; effect of COVID-19 in special populations; disease complications and manifestations) and potentially creating a slide deck on the topic.
• Update these sections at least twice a month. 
• Work with the Medical Editor and Associate Medical Editor of the site for assignment of sections.

Ideal Qualifications

Infectious disease fellows, attendings, clinicians with in-depth knowledge regarding COVID-19. Experience with scientific writing and writing clear and concise content is required. Proficiency in producing high-quality work with attention to detail while adhering to a short deadline.

Composition

Members shall include a medical editor and associate medical editor, and five to seven scientific contributors.

Meeting Frequency

The group of volunteers will not hold meetings. Calls will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Volunteers are expected to participate in a brief orientation, which can be flexibly scheduled.

Estimated Time Commitment

Time for orientation, time for staying up-to-date on COVID-19 content, time for creating the content, and time for updating the content twice a month. Estimated overall time commitment of up to 4 hours/week (flexible) with initial content development, with this decreasing to ~2 hours/week.

Method of Appointment

The members shall be appointed by VP of Clinical Affairs & Guidelines with input from the Medical Editor and Associate Medical Editor and IDSA staff.

Term of Office

Duration of the COVID-19 pandemic but initially running from end of August 2020 to December, 2020.

Accountability

Medical Editor, Natasha Chida, MD, MPH
Associate Medical Editor, Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA

Staff Liaisons

Director, Digital Strategy