Dear AJSM Community,
I recently informed the AOSSM Medical Publishing Board of Trustees that I intend to step down from my position as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Sports Medicine at the end of 2024. I plan to continue in my roles as Editor-in-Chief of the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine and host of the Easy Reider podcast. The Medical Publishing Board of Trustees and the AOSSM Board of Directors will work together to conduct a search process in the coming months to identify the individual who will become the fourth person to head AJSM, and we will work together to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.
In December, I will have completed 23 years at the helm of AJSM. It has been a privilege to fill this role in the service of the world orthopaedic sports medicine community and the patients whom we serve. I cannot adequately thank the countless authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and editors whose passion and dedication combine to make AJSM a trusted source of knowledge in clinical and translational sports medicine research, but I will attempt to do so more fully during the course of the year.
Bruce Reider, MD
Editor-in-Chief
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Dear Members of the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Community,
It is with both sadness and profound gratitude that we announce Dr. Bruce Reider's decision to step down as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Sports Medicine at the end of this year. However, we are delighted that he will continue his invaluable contributions as Editor-in-Chief of the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine and as the host of the Easy Reider podcast.
As we embark on this transitional journey, we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Reider for his remarkable 23 years of leadership at the helm of AJSM. His unwavering dedication and passion have elevated AJSM to the pinnacle of excellence in clinical and translational sports medicine research, impacting countless lives around the globe.
Dr. Reider's legacy as an iconic figure in our field will continue to inspire us as we embark on the search for the next Editor-in-Chief of AJSM. Together, we are committed to ensuring a seamless transition of knowledge and leadership, upholding the standards of excellence that Dr. Reider has set forth.
We are profoundly grateful for Dr. Reider's unparalleled contributions to our community, and we look forward to celebrating his legacy throughout the year. Let us move forward with optimism and determination, guided by the spirit of gratitude and collaboration that Dr. Reider has instilled in us.
With gratitude and warm regards,
Dean Taylor, MD
President
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Charles BushâJoseph, MD
Chair
Medical Publishing Board of Trustees
Interested in Applying for the AJSM Editor-in-Chief Role?
AOSSM now has an opening beginning August 1, 2024, for Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Sports Medicine. This position calls for a hands-on, proactive, energetic, technology savvy sports medicine physician who will lead the production, content development, and editorial processes associated with the publishing of AJSM.
The application is open to active AOSSM Members with at least five years of experience in medical journal leadership, ABOS sub-specialty certification in sports medicine, and understanding of the publishing landscape. This is a remote, independent contractor role.
The application deadline is Friday, May 31, 2024. The process will include a screening period with final candidates being interviewed in-person at the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Denver, July 10-14.