How Peer Review Actually Works (And Why You Should Care)
PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy
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Show Notes
Dawn Magnusson & Rachel Prusynski – PTJ Editorial Team
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Is peer review really that scary? This special CSM 2026 preview pulls back the curtain on academic publishing with two editors from PTJ. Whether you're a clinician, student, or early-career researcher, you'll learn how to start writing, reviewing, and contributing to the scholarly conversation in physical therapy.
Topics covered:
- Why PTs avoid peer review (and why they shouldn’t)
- The surprising benefits of being a reviewer
- Where new writers should start (even if they’re not researchers)
- How PTJ is creating a more inclusive publishing pipeline
- The emotional side of submitting your first article
- “Game time” insights from two seasoned editors
CSM Session Info:
Behind the Red Ink: Demystifying Peer Review and Empowering Emerging Scholars
Friday, February 13, 2026 | ???? 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Room 163, ACC North – Anaheim Convention Center
Sponsored by:
- Pre-roll: SaRA Health – https://sarahealth.com
- Mid-roll: Empower EMR – https://empoweremr.com
- Pre-parting shot: US Physical Therapy – https://usph.com