Medical Editor (Substantive/Developmental Editor)

American College Of Physicians - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Medical Education Division of the American College of Physicians (ACP) is seeking candidates for the position of Medical Editor for the Assessment and Education Programs (AEP) department. ACP, a national organization of internal medicine physicians with headquarters in Philadelphia, is the largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States with more than 161,000 members worldwide. The Medical Editor is responsible for the management of assigned AEP products from planning through production. This includes substantive/developmental editing of selected Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP) clinical material in the content areas of internal medicine, including syllabus, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), updates, and digital enhancements; the Internal Medicine In-Training Examination (IM-ITE); and other Medical Education Division programs as assigned. This is a hybrid position located in our Philadelphia office. Responsibilities of the Medical Editor include but are not limited to: Substantively editing all AEP materials, including syllabus text, tables, figures, MCQs, and content presented in various e-learning digital platforms. Editing all content in a digital environment while adhering to the AEP style guide and standardized grammatical, punctuation, spelling, and usage rules. Working with authoring committees to develop content according to needs assessment data and ACP guidelines; ensuring assignments are completed according to program specifications and on time. Representing ACP and AEP at committee meetings and conducting tutorials on the development and evaluation of MCQs. Understanding all facets of production, from file conversion through electronic production. Collaborating with production staff and creative services on the production of graphics. Assisting with proofreading of products in all electronic production stages using standard proofreading conventions.

Responsibilities

• Substantively editing all AEP materials, including syllabus text, tables, figures, MCQs, and content presented in various e-learning digital platforms.
• Editing all content in a digital environment while adhering to the AEP style guide and standardized grammatical, punctuation, spelling, and usage rules.
• Working with authoring committees to develop content according to needs assessment data and ACP guidelines; ensuring assignments are completed according to program specifications and on time.
• Representing ACP and AEP at committee meetings and conducting tutorials on the development and evaluation of MCQs.
• Understanding all facets of production, from file conversion through electronic production.
• Collaborating with production staff and creative services on the production of graphics.
• Assisting with proofreading of products in all electronic production stages using standard proofreading conventions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in English, Journalism, or Biology.
• Two-plus years of work-related experience in a medical editing environment.
• Ability to substantively edit medical content and address issues of organization, clarity, and appropriateness for the audience, conforming to departmental style and usage.
• Thorough knowledge of grammatical and punctuation concepts and consistent application of this knowledge during all editorial tasks.
• Strong proofreading and copyediting skills essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic production for a digital platform preferable.
• Knowledge of test development principles, psychometric activities, and concepts in self-assessment and continuing medical education helpful.
• Excellent skills in Word necessary; familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint preferable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required to interact effectively with all levels of ACP staff and physician-based committees.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of test development principles, psychometric activities, and concepts in self-assessment and continuing medical education helpful.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Superior benefits
• Supportive work environment