Expert Reviewer for IDSA’s COVID-19 Real Time Learning Network

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Signup Deadline: 08-21-2020
Starts: 08-24-2020
Ends: 01-01-2021
Location: Online Opportunity
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Description:

Purpose

IDSA is developing a COVID-19 Real Time Learning Network (RTLN), funded by the CDC. 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 expert reviewers to assist with content review to ensure the accuracy and relevancy of the information being developed. Specifically, expertise is needed in the following areas:
  • Clinical Trials
  • Diagnostics
  • Epidemiology
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Modeling
  • Virology

 

Responsibilities

Duties will include reviewing short (maximum 600-700 words) narrative reviews and other content, as needed, in areas applicable to their clinical content knowledge

 

Ideal Qualifications

Experienced infectious disease specialist with in-depth knowledge regarding COVID-19. Experience with scientific editing is preferred. 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, 5-7 scientific contributors, and 7-10 expert reviewers.

 

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 reviewing content on an as-needed basis. Estimated overall time commitment is 1 hour per week initially, followed by at the most hour every other 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

 

Volunteers Needed:

10 (10 open slots)

Experience Required:

No Experience Necessary

Estimated hours per year:

15

Contact:

Gayle Levy Hartman