The CAR and the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal (CARJ) are pleased to announce a new initiative with the Faculty of Radiologists in Ireland. This year’s recipient is Dr. Hannah Hughes of Dublin.
This initiative allows trainees to apply for an Editor-in-Training (EIT) opportunity to acquire skills in critical analysis and medical journalism. The recipient will work closely with Editor-in-Chief Dr. Michael Patlas and the CARJ team to assist with the ongoing production and publication of peer-reviewed articles. This collaboration will also encourage international submissions and readership.
Dr. Hannah Hugues is a radiology resident at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, she was inspired to pursue a career in medicine from the University College Dublin.
“Throughout my training, I have published scientific research. I have also been involved in the peer-review process for numerous journals. When I heard about CARJ Editor-in-Training program and the opportunity for an Irish Radiology Resident to apply, I jumped at the opportunity to be part of an editorial team and to see medical publishing in action,” said Dr. Hughes.
“Editorial boards have the potential to influence health policy and can steer the direction of research within a specific field. Through editorial boards, medical journals shape healthcare systems internationally by publishing high-quality research and education, the ultimate aim of which is to improve patient care."
Dr. Hughes says she hopes to learn more about who and what goes into medical journal editing.
“I would like to gain further insight into the journey a manuscript takes, from the time it is submitted for consideration to eventual publication. Being an EIT also provides an opportunity to read the newest research prior to publication. Through manuscript review, I hope to advance my own scientific knowledge through exposure to the expertise and opinions of my peers. I look forward to being an Irish ambassador for the CARJ by encouraging submissions and facilitating the promotion of high-quality research and education.”
She is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and has a master’s degree in surgery from the RCSI. Dr. Hughes has publications on a range of topics including adult joint arthroplasty, orthopedic trauma, artificial intelligence in radiology, as well as social media and online alternative metrics. She says she has been interested in research and scientific writing since the beginning of her career.
“I have become increasingly aware of the important role that medical journals play in improving the standard of care and shaping how it is delivered. The publication of research, subjecting it to peer-review, subsequent analysis and critique by the wider medical community is vital to ensure quality standards are maintained and upheld. Conducting research also provides ample opportunities for teamwork, which is something that I enjoy,” she said. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to participate in the CARJ-Ireland EIT program and I am excited to get started.”
Congratulations to Dr. Hughes and we look forward to your work with the CARJ!