Join the JAMSA Reviewer Pool!

The Journal of Asian Medical Students’ Association (JAMSA) continuously invites medical students, early-career researchers, and clinicians worldwide to join our esteemed pool of Peer Reviewers. By joining our reviewer database, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the scientific rigor and quality of our upcoming publications across various medical disciplines.

Accepted Manuscript Types Reviewers will evaluate original, unpublished manuscripts across the following categories:

• Original Research Articles

• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

• Narrative / Literature Reviews

• Case Reports and Case Series

• Commentary or Perspective Articles

• Letters to the Editor

 

Eligibility Criteria
We welcome applications from postgraduate students, residents, junior doctors, and senior medical students with demonstrated expertise in their respective medical fields.

• Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must possess a proven track record of scientific publication, demonstrated by at least one peer-reviewed article with a registered and valid Digital Object Identifier (DOI).

• Preferred Qualifications: A robust publication history and active involvement in academic research or interdisciplinary medical fields are highly advantageous.

 

Reviewer Responsibilities & Ethics
When a manuscript matching your expertise is submitted, you may be invited to critically appraise it. Reviewers must strictly adhere to the following principles:

• Commitment to Timeliness: Comprehensive evaluations must be submitted within 14–21 days of accepting an assignment.

• Strict Confidentiality: All manuscripts are privileged documents. Sharing or misappropriating unpublished data is expressly prohibited.

• Conflict of Interest (COI): Reviewers must declare any perceived or actual conflicts of interest prior to accepting an assignment.

• Dual Roles: Reviewers are encouraged to submit their own manuscripts to JAMSA; stringent COI protocols will ensure they are completely recused from the editorial process of their own submissions.

Professional Benefits

• Official Certification: Receive a formal Certificate of Appreciation from AMSA International acknowledging your contribution to the scientific community.

• Academic Advancement: Hone your critical appraisal skills and engage with cutting-edge research prior to publication.

• Global Networking: Integrate into a distinguished international network of medical professionals, early-career researchers, and editorial peers.

How to Apply or Nominate
We accommodate both direct applications and peer nominations.

• Self-Application: Submit your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) alongside a comprehensive list of your published works (including DOIs).

• Peer Nomination: Nominate qualified mentors or colleagues by providing their CV and active contact information. (Ensure explicit consent has been obtained from the nominee prior to submission).

Gain the template and link to apply for every announcement of nomination available!

Contact Information
For further inquiries regarding the peer review process, please contact:
Joyceline Chika Tanely | Chief Editor of JAMSA (Editorial) vice.editorial@amsa-international.org