Call for Applications: Editorial Apprentice Program
The Annals of African Surgery invites applications for the Editorial Apprentice Program.
The program is designed to provide participants with practical exposure to scholarly publishing, editorial workflows and the processes involved in managing a peer-reviewed journal. It also offers an opportunity to learn from experienced members of the journal's editorial team.
The position is open to surgical trainees, including residents and registrars in university and collegiate programs, and junior surgeons within 2 years of qualification. Candidates must be based in a country on the African continent and must have published a paper in a peer- reviewed journal. Those with a research project that is about to be submitted for publication will also be considered.
The apprenticeship will run for one year.
Detailed information about the role and application instructions is provided in the document below.
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Dear Editor-in-Chief, It is my great pleasure to submit my application for the Editorial Apprentice Program at the Annals of African Surgery. I am Dr Mohamed Farah Gabobe Nor, a medical doctor and researcher from Somalia with a strong interest in orthopaedic surgery, surgical research, academic publishing, and evidence-based clinical practice. I have clinical experience in orthopaedics and trauma care and have participated in scientific research, including peer-reviewed publications. I am highly motivated to join this program because I believe it will provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen my skills in scientific peer review, editorial processes, research methodology, and academic publishing. I am particularly interested in contributing to the advancement of surgical research and improving the quality and visibility of…