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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2001;122:419-420
© 2001 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Editorials

Peer review: Recognition and responsibility

Andrew S. Wechsler, MD

From the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pa.

Received for publication March 26, 2001. Accepted for publication March 26, 2001. Address for reprints: Andrew S. Wechsler, MD, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, MCP Hahnemann University, 230 North Broad St, Mail Stop 111, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192.


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I remember when, a number of years ago, I received my first request to review an article for The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. The Editor was Dwight McGoon, a giant in the field in his technical prowess and intellectual capacity and a warm and encouraging mentor for many. The first thought that ran through my head was that he had misaddressed the envelope. Why would anyone care what I thought? That feeling passed quickly and was replaced by a sense of importance and validation. Apparently, my meager contributions to the literature had actually been read by someone, and I was thought to be at least a "peer," if not an expert. The last thought that came to mind was whether or not I would have the time or interest to do the review. I studied every aspect of the paper, wrote a review, showed it to a senior colleague, asked if he thought it was okay, and finally submitted it. I thought my review was fair and critical but not unreasonable. I understood the work that it took to assemble any collection of laboratory or clinical investigations, and I knew the author had tried to make a contribution to the literature and to add . . . [Full Text of this Article]




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