ClinEpi Student Named a 2025 JAMA Editorial Fellow

January 27, 2025

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ClinEpi student David-Dan Nguyen was recently named a JAMA Editorial Fellow.

David-Dan Nguyen, doctoral student in the Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research (CEHCR) program, has been selected as a 2025 JAMA Editorial Fellow.

By: Marielle Boutin

David-Dan is among ten included in the program’s second cohort, selected out of more than 300 applicants. The program was launched to provide clinicians and researchers with the opportunity to learn about the editorial process and to develop their skills in scientific communication.

A urology resident at U of T, David-Dan is also a member of the Surgeon-Scientist Training Program as well as a Vanier Scholar.        

He is currently pursuing his PhD in Clinical Epidemiology at IHPME under the co-supervision of Dr. Girish S. Kulkarni and Dr. Laura C. Rosella. His research focus is on the intersection of cancer care delivery, health policy, and AI, applying machine learning methods to inform cancer policy and examining their implications for health equity and precision policy.

“I am exploring how population-level AI can enhance risk stratification and optimize screening strategies while critically assessing its implications for health equity,” says David-Dan. “My goal is to develop precision policy approaches that not only maximize clinical efficacy but also prioritize accessibility and fairness in prostate cancer screening.”

While he hadn’t originally considered an editorial fellowship, he was inspired to pursue the program after being introduced to its value during courses at IHPME. He heard from faculty speakers such as Dr. Matthew B. Stanbrook and Dr. Nathan Stall who shared their experiences with editorial fellowship, and whose insights sparked David-Dan’s interest in applying for the JAMA Fellowship.

As a leading medical journal, David-Dan believes this opportunity with JAMA will play a crucial role in helping him refine his skills in evaluating and communicating his research findings, which he says align directly with his goals of advancing high-impact, policy-driven, and equity-focused innovations in medicine as a surgeon-scientist.

Looking ahead, David-Dan is excited about the prospect of creating content for diverse audiences, participating in board manuscript meetings, and nurturing collaborations with co-fellows and his assigned mentor.

He is also looking forward to contributing to other JAMA initiatives such as JAMA+ AI, which integrates AI-related content into its specialty journals to reach a wide and diverse audience.

As he prepares to take on this new role, David-Dan encourages others to pursue similar opportunities to gain insight into how research is transformed into impactful publications.

“Whether or not someone intends to pursue a career in medical publishing, I believe editorial fellowships offer an invaluable experience for any research trainee.”

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