Ten Tips for Performing Your First Peer Review: The Next Step for the Aspiring Academic Plastic Surgeon

Abstract

Performing the first peer review of a plastic surgical research article can be an overwhelming task. However, it is an essential scholarly skill and peer review is used in a multitude of settings: evaluation of journal articles, conference abstracts, and research proposals. Furthermore, peer reviewing provides more than just the opportunity to read and help improve other's work: peer reviewing can improve your own scientific writing. A structured approach is possible and recommended.

Keywords

• peer review
• continuing medical education
• plastic surgery