Editorial board

Written by physicians, checked against the source

Every item is authored by a CAQSM physician and published with its citations and thorough reasoning, each verified against the primary source before publication. Questions then undergo a second-physician review step before launch to verify accuracy and content. Our junior editors are a team comprised of recent CAQSM graduates, 1-3 years out of fellowship training, and all fully versed in the requirements of the board exam preparation rubrics.

Contributor anonymity is deliberate. Our physicians asked that their names not be broadcast, and we honor that. Every contributor attests to original authorship of their work and affirms that no protected exam content is disclosed: academic integrity is a condition of participation, not a preference.

Editor-in-Chief
Elan Goldwaser, D.O., C.A.Q.S.M.

Triple board certified in family medicine, OMT, and sports medicine. Asst. Professor of Sports Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. U.S. Ski Team physician. Ringside Physician in NYC. Former head team physician of Fordham University. Journal Reviewer for BJSM, AJSM, JOR, JAAO, JAOA. Editor for AMSSM/AOASM’s Best Practices in Sports Medicine.

Independent reviewer
5 positions

A second physician will review every item before it ships, including final say on any item touching the editor-in-chief’s industry relationships. Published COI policy.

Associate editors
All 5 primary specialties

Our team of associate editors comprise all 5 primary specialties of Sports Medicine.

Junior editors
5 positions

Recent CAQ passers and chief fellows. Capped annual question commitment, fixed per-item compensation, named masthead credit. This is how the bank stays current and trustworthy.