How Peer Review Actually Works (And Why You Should Care)

Dawn Magnusson & Rachel Prusynski – PTJ Editorial TeamEPISODE SUMMARY:Is peer review really that scary? This special CSM 2026 preview pulls back the curtain on academic publishing with two editors from PTJ. Whether you're a clinician, student, or early-career researcher, you'll learn how to start writing, reviewing, and contributing to the scholarly conversation in physical therapy. Topics covered:Why PTs avoid peer review (and why they shouldn’t)The surprising benefits of being a reviewerWhere new writers should start (even if they’re not researchers)How PTJ is creating a more inclusive publishing pipelineThe emotional side of submitting your first article“Game time” insights from two seasoned editors CSM Session Info:Behind the Red Ink: Demystifying Peer Review and Empowering Emerging ScholarsFriday, February 13, 2026 | ???? 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMRoom 163, ACC North – Anaheim Convention CenterSponsored by:Pre-roll: SaRA Health – https://sarahealth.comMid-roll: Empower EMR – https://empoweremr.comPre-parting shot: US Physical Therapy – https://usph.com