In our season 4 premiere, Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JPO), speaks with Dr. Brian Hafner, a renowned professor and researcher at the University of Washington, about the peer review process in scientific publishing. Together, they explore the critical role of peer review in maintaining high standards in research, emphasizing the responsibilities and practicalities involved. Dr. Hafner highlights the importance of clinicians actively reading and evaluating scientific literature to ensure the publication of impactful research that benefits the O&P community. The episode delves into JPO’s peer reviewer eligibility criteria, outlines the review process, and offers strategies for providing constructive and effective feedback.

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