Editorial Board
The BSDJ is governed by the Editorial Board, a committee of medical students and resident doctors working on a voluntary basis. The Editorial Board is led by the Co-Editors-in-Chief, who liaise with the Faculty Advisory Board. The Editorial Board manage the day-to-day operations of the journal.
Co-Editors-in-Chief
The Co-Editors-in-Chief oversee all aspects of day-to-day journal management. They receive, screen, and assign all new submissions, and issue final decisions for all published articles. In addition, they lead the recruitment of the Editorial Board on an annual basis and are responsible for liaising with the Faculty Advisory Board.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
The Deputy Editor-in-Chief is involved in supporting the Co-Editors-in-Chief and ensuring that management and editorial work standards are met. They collaborate with the Senior Editors and Associate Editors to address issues arising during manuscript handling and to maintain the smooth running of the editorial process.
Senior Editors
The Senior Editors oversee the editorial process of all submissions; they liaise with the Associate Editors and Co-Editors-in-Chief to identify and overcome any issues arising from manuscript handling.
Associate Editors
The Associate Editors handle all submissions for each section of the journal: Original Research, Education, Discussion Starters, Reflections and Correspondence. They are responsible for managing the peer-review process for each submission and recommend decisions to the Co-Editors-in-Chief.
Design Editors
The Design Editors promote the BSDJ via social media engagement and communications while also playing a role in the copyediting process of manuscripts for publication.
Peer Review Lead
The Peer Review Lead at the British Student Doctor Journal (BSDJ) will spearhead the development of the journal’s peer review process. This position plays a central part in upholding the academic quality and editorial integrity of the journal while also fostering a thriving, well-supported peer reviewer community.
Founders & Executive Team
The BSDJ Executive Committee are comprised of the original journal founders and management team; their role is to support and guide the Editorial Board in the organisation of the journal.
Faculty Advisory Board
The Faculty Advisory Board is composed of internationally recognised researchers and editors of prestigious medical journals who support the editorial board in journal operations, as well as in addressing academic and editorial matters related to submissions. Their responsibilities include selecting the Editor-in-Chief, approving each issue of the journal, and guiding its long-term direction and structure. The Faculty Advisory Board is chaired by Dr. Kevin Eva, who also serves as Honorary Editor.
