Peer Review Is Primary: Presentations, Publications, Promotions, and Practice

Kendall M Campbell1, Edgar Figueroa2, Donna Baluchi3

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.

Primer (Leawood, Kan.)
|September 6, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Peer review extends beyond journal publication to include presentation, promotion, and practice. Understanding these benefits encourages faculty participation and career advancement in academic and medical fields.

Area of Science:

  • Academic Medicine
  • Scholarly Communication

Background:

  • Peer review is commonly associated with manuscript publication in academic journals.
  • Faculty engagement in peer review is often perceived with limited career benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a '4 Ps' model (Publication, Presentation, Promotion, Practice) for understanding broader applications of peer review.
  • To highlight the career advancement benefits of faculty participation in various peer review processes.

Main Methods:

  • Defining the concept and scope of peer review.
  • Illustrating the role of peer review across four key professional activities.
  • Analyzing changes in the volume of material requiring peer review over time.

Main Results:

  • Peer review encompasses publication, presentation, promotion, and practice.
  • Participation in these peer review activities offers significant career advancement opportunities.
  • The volume of material subject to peer review has increased.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing the multifaceted benefits of peer review can motivate professionals to participate.
  • Engaging in peer review across the '4 Ps' supports both disciplinary advancement and individual career progression.

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