Medical Editor I

American College of Physicians•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Editor manages assigned Assessment and Education Programs (AEP) products from planning through production. The role includes substantive and developmental editing of selected Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP) clinical materials in internal medicine, including syllabi, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), updates, and digital enhancements; the Internal Medicine In-Training Examination (IM-ITE); and other Medical Education Division programs as assigned. This is a hybrid position located in ACP’s Philadelphia office. The Medical Editor edits content for digital platforms in accordance with the AEP style guide and standard grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage rules. The role works with authoring committees to develop content based on needs-assessment data and ACP guidelines, represents ACP and AEP at committee meetings, and conducts tutorials on developing and evaluating MCQs. It also involves understanding production processes from file conversion through electronic production, collaborating with production staff and creative services on graphics, and proofreading products throughout electronic production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; preferably in English, Journalism, or Biology.
Two or more years of work-related experience in a medical editing environment.
Ability to substantively edit medical content and address organization, clarity, and audience appropriateness while conforming to departmental style and usage.
Thorough knowledge of grammar and punctuation, applied consistently in editorial work.
Strong proofreading and copyediting skills.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word.
Strong oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with ACP staff at all levels and physician-based committees.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of electronic production for a digital platform.
Knowledge of test-development principles, psychometric activities, and concepts in self-assessment and continuing medical education.
Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Substantively edit AEP materials, including syllabus text, tables, figures, MCQs, and content presented in e-learning platforms.
Edit digital content according to the AEP style guide and standardized grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage rules.
Work with authoring committees to develop content based on needs-assessment data and ACP guidelines, ensuring assignments meet program specifications and deadlines.
Represent ACP and AEP at committee meetings and conduct tutorials on developing and evaluating MCQs.
Understand production processes from file conversion through electronic production.
Collaborate with production staff and creative services on graphics production.
Assist with proofreading products at all electronic production stages using standard proofreading conventions.