Although Best Practice content is usually commissioned, we would like to hear from people who are interested in becoming an expert contributor or peer reviewer.

Practising clinicians with an understanding of evidence-based medicine are required. You must have the ability to write in a concise and structured way, and will, ideally, have published extensively within your specialty. As an expert contributor you will act as clinical guarantor for our content, reviewing pre-appraised evidence and advising on changes in clinical practice.

Become an expert contributor

We are seeking practising clinicians with an understanding of evidence-based medicine, the ability to write in a concise and structured way, and a track record of publications in their specialty.

You will be a medical doctor specialising in the field (consultant/board certified). You must be currently practising medicine, have an understanding of evidence-based medicine and will, ideally, have published extensively in your specialty area.

Any co-contributors should hold a position of Fellow/Specialist registrar/Speciality Registrar, or above.

Contributors are also required to assign copyright to BMJ and declare any competing interests.

What to do next

Please then contact us, enclosing a copy of your CV (highlighting relevant experience) and clearly stating the topic(s) and speciality area(s) you would like to cover. We will then contact you in due course if we wish to discuss your interest further.

Become a peer reviewer

We are always looking for peer reviewers in all specialities to add to our database.

You will be a medical doctor specialising in the field (consultant/board certified) with experience in evidence based medicine. You must be currently practising medicine and, ideally, will have some experience of medical research.

As a peer reviewer, you would be asked for your views on the clinical relevance, validity and accessibility of specific topics within Best Practice, and their usefulness to the intended audience (international generalists and health care professionals).

Topics are usually 2000-3000 words in length. The peer review process takes place throughout the year, and our turnaround time for each review is ideally 10-14 days. We provide a standard structured form to guide our peer reviewers through the process.

What to do next

Please contact us, enclosing a copy of your CV (highlighting relevant experience) and clearly stating the topics and speciality areas you would like to cover. We will then contact you in due course if we wish to discuss your interest further.