Call for Authors to Update the 2017 AACE Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Application period is now closed.

We're seeking authors and a methodology fellow to update the 2017 AACE Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Authors should be current AACE Community members in good standing, active in practice, and able to commit to 1 to 2 years of development.

Task force authors and the methodology fellow will participate in video conferences and submit work via email. Based on assignments by the chair, authors will help determine scope, PICO questions, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and selection of evidence; develop and vote on recommendations; and fulfill ICMJE criteria for authorship. The methodology fellow will receive authorship for assistance with development of clinical questions, selection and assessment of evidence using GRADE, and creation of evidence summaries.

To qualify for consideration, volunteers for:

• Vice chair will have publications on the guideline topic within the last 5 years (first or senior author preferred)
• Authors will have publications on the guideline topic within the last 7 years.
  • Mid-Career to Senior-Level Applicants: At least two publications on the guideline topic (first or senior author preferred)
  • Early-Career Applicants: Any two publications (first or senior author preferred)
• Methodology Fellows: Applicants at any career level may apply; mid-career level faculty in addition to fellows-in-training and early-career faculty are eligible. Publications are not required — just a willingness to learn and an interest in evidence-based medicine and guideline development.

Experience in epidemiology, guideline development, or evidence-based medicine is preferred but not required as AACE will provide training to members of this guideline task force.

 

NEW! Clinical Practice Guidelines Methodology Fellowship Program

Application period is now closed.

For 2022-2023, AACE is seeking one Methodology Fellow to support the task force in updating the 2017 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.

Description

The AACE Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Methodology Fellowship Program is designed to meet the increasing demand for well-developed, evidence-based CPGs by providing essential training to endocrine fellows and early- to mid-career faculty to gain theoretical skills about guideline methodology and practical skills needed to produce high-quality guidelines. The fellowship is a fantastic learning, mentorship, and networking opportunity for trainees and faculty interested in evidence-based medicine and guideline methodology.

Program Goal

The goal of the program is to expand the number of AACE members with training and experience in evidence-based CPG development to create a pipeline for future AACE guideline authors and chairs and CPG Oversight Committee members.

Time Commitment and Scope of Work

The selected Methodology Fellow for update of the dyslipidemia guideline will be appointed for a 2-year term with an option to renew for 1-year. You will work closely with the CPG Oversight Committee, Guideline Task Force, and CPG staff to assist in development of the guideline, including identification, selection, and assessment of evidence.

Requirements

• Early- and mid-career faculty and fellows-in-training are eligible
• AACE member in good standing
• Desire to learn about guideline methodology
• Completed application
• CV

Benefits for Methodology Fellow

• Training in all phases of evidence-based guideline development, from framing clinical questions to grading recommendations—a learning opportunity that cannot be gained through traditional training programs. Selected fellow will complete preliminary training at the beginning of their appointment before hands-on training begins.
• Mentorship from the CPG Oversight Committee, Guideline Task Force Chairs and Authors, and Disease State Network, if applicable
• Experience in a leadership position within AACE
• Networking opportunities in area of interest related to the guideline topic
• Authorship on the guideline and recognition in AACE
• Opportunity to present work at an AACE national meeting

Application Process

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