Detailed contribution information
| Contribution title | International Journal of Psychiatric Trainees: An Open Access Peer Review Journal by and for Trainees |
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| Contribution code | D2.112 |
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| Form of presentation | Poster |
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| Abstract |
Academic publishing remains a critical determinant of career advancement in medicine, particularly for those in specialty training (McGrail, 2019). Publishing peer-reviewed papers has been shown to positively influence early career doctors, enhancing their understanding of topics and the publishing process, increasing motivation to study and publish further, and fostering interest in postgraduate careers within their fields of research (Oyibo, 2017). There are significant barriers persist for psychiatric trainees and early-career psychiatrists in accessing funded research opportunities and advanced academic mentoring (Koelkebeck, 2021; Counihan, 2024). Among these, article processing charges (APCs) for open-access publications may pose a notable difficulty for trainees in creating academic output. As highlighted by a recent review, high APCs may disproportionately impact junior academics – a group that needs publications for career advancement but often lacks financial resources to cover these fees (Borrego, 2023). The International Journal of Psychiatric Trainees (previously European Journal of Psychiatric Trainees) was founded in 2022 as the official journal of the European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees to address these very challenges. The International Journal of Psychiatric Trainees is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that supports early-career authors by offering a platform to publish diverse article types, such as case reports, pilot studies, training evaluation projects, and more. Ideally, early-career researchers should receive adequate support from their institutions to cover APCs for academic publications. Unfortunately, this may not always be the case. The International Journal of Psychiatric Trainees therefore keeps its APCs affordable on a trainee’s salary, supporting academics who may need to rely on their own resources to advance their publication portfolios. The International Journal of Psychiatric Trainees is an initiative to support open access science and the academic engagement of trainees in all psychiatric specialties. While prioritising work from trainees, the journal also features articles aimed at guiding the professional development of emerging mental health professionals. Submissions from all fields of mental health are encouraged, and the editorial process is aimed at supporting early career authors' reporting skills. More information can be found on ijpt.scholasticahq.com |