ABFM Copy Editor

Job Overview

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is searching for an ideal candidate to join the Content Development Team as a copy editor. The Content Development Department is responsible for developing high-stakes medical board assessments and self-assessment activities administered by the ABFM. These include the Family Medicine Certification Examination (FMCE), the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA), the In-Training Examination (ITE), the Sports Medicine Examination, the Knowledge Self-Assessments (KSAs), and the Continuous Knowledge Self-Assessment (CKSA). The department also contributes to editing the ABFM National Journal Club content. Family physicians are responsible for writing and reviewing the questions to ensure medical accuracy. The department collaborates closely with these physicians to guarantee that the content is accurate, clear, concise, and adheres to best practices in test development.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Proofreading and editing examination content for accuracy, clarity, spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and test development best practices

· Managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines

· Communicating and working with other editors, physician subject matter experts, and support staff to ensure that content is published in a timely manner

· Ensuring all communications are error-free and consistent with ABFM standards

· Managing and organizing tasks

· Required proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

· Willingness to learn and utilize the department’s content management database, Strasz Pro

· Traveling occasionally for conferences, trainings, and content review meetings

· Performing other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or another writing-related field

· Highly organized and detail-oriented

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Attention to detail and deadlines

· Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills

· Demonstrated initiative and ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities

· Self-motivated with proven problem-solving skills and a curiosity for learning

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting, as well as efficiently managing time during frequent independent tasks

· Flexibility and ability to react positively to challenges

· Ability to work with others of different nationality, race, ethnicity, primary language, gender, religion, and sexual orientation

· Previous medical editing experience or familiarity with medical terminology is not required but preferred

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits program that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Premium reduction and Medical Flexible Spending Account, employer-funded cash balance retirement plan, employee-funded 401(k), Basic Life and AD&D insurance, and Long-Term Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The American Board of Family Medicine

With over 100,000 Diplomates, the ABFM is the third largest of the 24 specialty boards in the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABFM has a long-standing reputation for innovation and leadership among the specialty boards; the ABFM was the first board to require ongoing recertification and to include other specialties on its board, and it was one of the first to develop a portfolio devoted to quality improvement and include public members on its board of directors. Now, with new executive leadership and a bold new strategic plan, the ABFM is poised to launch significant changes in its certification program, build the infrastructure of the discipline, and support the role of family physicians and primary health care in implementing the quadruple aim. Additional and ongoing focus on communication related to board-certified family physicians and other stakeholders in the certification process will be a cornerstone of this effort.