To further enhance the international influence of the journal Healthcare (ISSN: 2227-9032), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional talent, the first Early Career Editorial Board of Healthcare is being set up, and outstanding young scholars are invited to join.

Recruitment:
We plan on recruiting a total of 100 Early Career Editorial Board Members.

Application Eligibility:

• Evidence of significant research achievements in the field of medicine and healthcare, especially in advanced inpatient care, chronic care, critical care, and curative aspects;
• Willingness to dedicate time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
• Scholars who preside over national-level scientific research projects and have overseas experience will be preferred;
• Scholars who have completed their Ph.D. in the last 10 years.

Benefits of Early Career Editorial Board Members:

• A certificate confirming the role of Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided. The term of Early Career Editorial Board membership is two years and can be renewed afterwards;
• The resumes of Early Career Editorial Board Members will be publicized on the journal’s media platforms to improve academic visibility;
• There will be an opportunity to be promoted to Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
• The journal will regularly acknowledge those who participate in the peer-review process on the journal’s website;
• There will be opportunities to exchange ideas with internationally influential researchers in this field;
• There will be opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members.

Responsibilities of Early Career Editorial Board Members:

• Publicizing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and among peers;
• Selecting high-quality articles and preparing bilingual media content for promotion;
• Reviewing 1–3 manuscripts per year;
• Garnering submissions from local and overseas world-leading scientists in relevant research fields.

Application:
Please send the application form and academic resume to healthcare@mdpi.com with the subject “Healthcare Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 30 June 2025.

Selection Process:
Initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment