Write for SAEM Pulse

Why Write for SAEM Pulse? 

Writing for Pulse offers a unique opportunity to elevate your professional standing in academic emergency medicine. Your byline in Pulse provides credibility to your expertise, establishing you as a prominent expert and enhancing your CV. Moreover, writing for Pulse lets you to take a deep dive into topics you are passionate about and share meaningful content with our 8,000+ members. Additionally, our digital platform ensures easy sharing, amplifying your reach and connecting your article with an even wider audience.

What to Write About

We invite submissions that center around the field of emergency medicine, encompassing academic emergency medicine, EM education and training, and related topics. Articles can take various forms such as essays, profiles, interviews, op-eds, human interest stories, "think" pieces, or informational/how-to pieces. We encourage writers to tailor their submissions to their specific interests within the realm of emergency medicine. Potential subjects for exploration include ethics, global emergency medicine, pediatric and geriatric emergency medicine, faculty development, education methodologies, toxicology, ultrasound, wellness, social emergency medicine, wilderness medicine, women in emergency medicine, diversity and inclusion, educational innovation, career development, emergency medical services (EMS), simulation, administration and operations, and more. To gain a better understanding of the kinds of articles we publish, we encourage you to peruse the SAEM Pulse archives. 

Additionally, we invite you to share your good news with us! Whether you've been promoted, appointed to a new role, retired, secured grant funding, won an award, or received professional recognition, we want to hear about it! Simply send us a recent headshot or photo along with a brief description of your achievement to newsletter@saem.org. Your success deserves to be celebrated!

Before You Begin

Once You Get the Go-Ahead

Congratulations on getting the green light to contribute to our publication! To ensure a smooth process, please provide the following:

1. Word Count:
   • 550 words (one page) or 1300 words (two pages). We prefer Microsoft Word documents, but Google Docs links are also acceptable. Please avoid PDFs.
2. Submission Details:
   • Specify if your submission is on behalf of an SAEM academy, committee, or interest group. If so, the group’s chair or president must be informed and approve the submission.
   • Indicate if your article is specifically relevant to residents and/or medical students.
3. Author Information:
   • Include a headshot and a brief 50-word biography for each author. Include credentials, affiliation, and institution details.
   • Want to be tagged? Have a social media handle or email address you wish to include? Be sure to provide that information as well!
4. Images/Graphics (Optional):
   • If your article includes relevant photographs or graphics, ensure they are high resolution (minimum 2 MB or 300 x 300 dpi) and in jpg, png, tiff, or gif format.
   • Send images as separate JPEG files attached to the email. Do not embed images within the Microsoft Word document.
   • If the images were not taken by you, please credit the photographer.
5. Content Guidelines:
   • SAEM Pulse is not a scholarly journal, meaning it doesn't require formal scholarly references in the typical citation style (such as APA or MLA). Instead of providing formal citations, when referring to a source, describe it briefly or mention the source's name directly within your article. Additionally, if the source is available online, you can include a hyperlink to the specific article or content you are referencing. This way, readers can access the source material if they wish, without the need for a formal citation.

Pro Tip!

When you’ve finished writing your paper, use ChatGPT, or some other generative AI writing assistant, to enhance the overall quality of your content and refine your writing style. By offering insightful suggestions and corrections for grammar, spelling, vocabulary, sentence structure, and flow, Chat GPT can help make your writing more polished, improve its clarity, and ultimately boost reader engagement with your content.

What to Expect if Your Article Is Accepted

• All articles are subject to editing
• Headlines and subheads are subject to change
• Content may be edited for style, tone, or substance
• Links may be added for context
• Art will be added at the discretion staff