TITLE
Thomas Dodson: Writing a Scientific Paper Is Not Rocket Science!
TALK INFO
In this instructive and practical webinar, Dr. Thomas B. Dodson, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, breaks down the scientific writing process into clear, manageable steps that make producing a publishable manuscript feel far less daunting than it seems. Drawing on his extensive editorial experience with one of the leading journals in the specialty, Dr. Dodson shares his personal writing workflow, common pitfalls to avoid, and a set of practical principles and “aphorisms” to guide authors through manuscript preparation — from crafting a compelling introduction and clear methods to presenting results logically and writing a meaningful discussion.
The session is designed to help clinicians, researchers, and trainees improve their scientific communication by emphasizing clarity, structure, and strategic thinking, with examples showing how effective scientific papers are organized and reviewed by journals. It demystifies the publication process and empowers participants to approach writing with confidence and purpose
You can watch the first 8 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Professional Development
SPEAKER
DATE
08/01/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand the fundamental structure of a scientific manuscript, including abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion.
Develop a clear research question and align study design appropriately.
Organize and present data logically to enhance clarity and impact.
Apply principles of concise and effective scientific writing.
Recognize common mistakes in manuscript preparation and strategies to avoid them.
Understand the peer-review process and how to respond constructively to reviewers’ comments.
Identify appropriate journals and prepare manuscripts according to submission guidelines.
Appreciate ethical considerations in research publication, including authorship and disclosure standards
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Thomas Dodson, D.M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified surgeon, service chief at UW Medical Center, chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, acting chair of Pediatric Dentistry and a UW professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
CE ACCREDITATION
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This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
