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Summer Writing Group Schedule

• June 13: Zoom Meeting Introduction and information to Hotline articles. Learn what is a Medical School Hotline article; what are the appropriate topics; and what is the process to submit articles.
• July 9: Zoom Meeting to review topic ideas and outline drafts (same link as the info meeting)
• Aug. 6 Deadline: Submit first draft due for editor review
• Sept. 10 Deadline: Submit revised manuscript for final editor review and further steps

What is the Medical School Hotline?

The Hotline is JABSOM’s column space in the HJH&SW to highlight what is going on at the medical school (departments, programs, projects, activities, etc.). Column articles can also include perspectives or commentary, which demonstrate a clear connection to the medical school. The JABSOM contributing editor and the editorial board
of the HJH&SW will make the final decision as to title, content, and disposition of columns.

HJH&SW Column Guide

Content
Columns are distinct from research articles in that columns:
• express a point of view and cite evidence to support it
• attempt to analyze evidence, rather than produce new evidence

It is important that columns highlight the connection between the topic and the school of medicine, however the content of individual pieces may vary greatly. A column may:
• offer an opinion on a timely topic elevant to Hawaiʻi or the Pacific Basin
• highlight a program or activity that is occurring in Hawaiʻi or the Pacific Basin that may be of interest to readers of the journal
• feature a new initiative or a collaborative effort between organizations
• relay the outcomes of recent major events
• discuss ways to implement best practices in programs

Articles that appear designed to promote a person, product, business, or organization, or do so excessively, will not be accepted.

Audience
The HJH&SW is accessible to a wide range of readers on a monthly basis. Columns should be written academically, but should reach the average reader with an above-average interest in health education, biomedical research, or related health programs. Readers from any field should be able to clearly understand what is being discussed.

Indexing
Columns are indexed in Pubmed Central, however are not subject to peer review and thus they may be indexed differently than research articles.

Format/Style
The HJH&SW follows AMA style. Columns should be 1000-2000 words long and should be submitted in MS Word. The document should be double spaced and use 12-point, Times New Roman font. Each column should reference at least 2 published or posted sources.

Sections
Columns may include an abstract, an introduction or background, and conclusion sections. The sections and subheadings that comprise the body of a column may vary widely and are decided upon by the authors.