Peer review perspective for early career psychiatrists.

摘要

Peer review is an integral and essential part of modern science. It plays a crucial role in decisions about funding research and what is published in the scientific literature. Why should an early career academic psychiatrist, with a huge burden of time pressures, consider reviewing manuscripts for journals? It offers no financial reward and carries little value for promotion or tenure. Yet reviewing manuscripts for journals is part of professional networking, with implications for future grant applications and letters of reference. In addition, reviewing other scientists' manuscripts will make you a better writer of grant applications and manuscripts yourself. It will expand your knowledge, keep you abreast of developments in the field, and hone critical thinking skills in your area.