The Journal of Pediatric Urology Manuscript Review Activity - 2021
The peer-review process for any academic journal requires experts to review submitted manuscripts to ensure that high standards for evidence-based content are met. As such the review of manuscripts for the Journal of Pediatric Urology represents a format for learning for reviewers. This learning activity, therefore, can be credited.
Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, fellows, and PhD basic scientists who specialize in pediatrics, pediatric urology, and pediatric surgery.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of a manuscript review, the reviewers should be able to:
- Assess the contribution of this manuscript to the Journal of Pediatric Urology knowledge base.
- Recognize whether the manuscript represents original work and be able to put the manuscript in the context of other published manuscripts of similar subject matter.
- Analysis the study design, results and conclusions for sound evidence-based principles.
Method of Participation:
- The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pediatric Urology will be responsible for assessing the manuscript review request for CME and approve or disapprove credit.
- The manuscript review will be graded from 0 to 100 by the Managing Editor. Only reviews graded between 50-100 will be eligible for credit, if requested.
- In accordance with the American Board of Urology (ABU), manuscript review credits will be limited to 5 reviews or 15 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM per year.
Disclosure Policy:
The disclosure of any conflict of interest (financial or commercial) is required of all persons who are involved with the content of an educational activity provided by the Warren Alpert Medical School. It is the responsibility of the Warren Alpert Medical School to assess each individual relationship and resolve any conflicts. These disclosures will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pediatric Urology as well as the Office of CME of the Warren Alpert Medical School.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
Anthony A. Caldamone, MD Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Pediatric Urology Hasbro Children’s Hospital Warren Alpert Medical School Providence, Rhode Island Disclosure: Nothing to disclose | Maria Sullivan, BS Director Office of Continuing Medical Education Warren Alpert Medical School Providence, Rhode Island Disclosure: Nothing to disclose |
Evidence Based Content:
It is the policy of the Warren Alpert Medical School to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.
Disclaimer:
Opinions expressed by the faculty, manuscript authors, and reviewers or other experts whose input is included in this activity does not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the Warren Alpert Medical School nor the Journal of Pediatric Urology.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and The Journal of Pediatric Urology. The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education.
Credit Designation:
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Providers: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 15.0 hours AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Available Credit
- 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 15.00 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.