Development and Implementation of a Peer Review Training Program

To create and implement a peer review training program for the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.

From 2019 to 2022, several iterations of task forces worked on creating the Reviewer Mentorship Program. The program was designed to appeal to novice reviewers and utilizes a "Mentee"/"Mentor" format, focusing on mentorship and hands-on experiences. Demographics and other characteristics of cohort participants were documented. The program's inaugural cohort launched in the summer of 2022.

Three cohorts have enrolled in the program to date. Interest remains high, with 71, 67, and 81 Mentee applications and 22, 25, and 27 final pairs, respectively (Cohort 1, Cohort 2, and Cohort 3).

The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education successfully established its Reviewer Mentorship Program as a means to improve the quantity and quality of peer reviews. The program provides an opportunity for knowledge and skills development for novice reviewers and continues to improve over time.

Published by American journal of pharmaceutical education, 2025. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.

doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101884