Become an Editor, Author or Specialist for the Pocket Paediatrics
Vacancy: Editors, Authors and Specialists – pocket Paediatrics
Flexible and from home!
Would you like to contribute to a new English-language Pocket Paediatrics published by Compendium Medicine?
Editors: junior doctors, residents, or specialists to guide the content, coordinate with authors, and ensure everything is ready on time for publication.
Authors: junior doctors, residents, and PhD candidates – contributing content to the new pocket edition. If you enjoy writing concise, clear medical texts and are a (future) healthcare professional, we would love to hear from you.
Specialists / Sounding Board Members: junior doctors, residents, and specialists who are willing to share their expertise by reviewing and contributing to the content. No formal application is required for this role—simply send us a short message via LinkedIn or email (contact@compendiumgeneeskunde.nl).
The role
Editor: You will guide the overall content, coordinate with authors, and ensure deadlines are met, while collaborating closely with the editorial team and specialists.
Authors: You will work closely with your co-authors, the editorial team, and medical specialists to develop the content of the English-language Pocket Paediatrics. Your work will consist of rewriting existing texts and creating new content in English. You will ensure that all information is presented in a concise, clear, and visually accessible manner.
The project starts in June 2026 and runs for one year, with an average workload of approximately 4 hours per week. The work is flexible and can be done remotely.
You will be expected to attend our quarter days, during which we collaborate as a team on the chapters and launch new products. The upcoming quarter days are scheduled for 6 June 2026, 12 September 2026, and 28 November 2026. All other work can be completed flexibly from home.
Who are we looking for?
Are you a junior doctor, resident, or PhD candidate with an affinity for Paediatrics and strong English writing skills?
And are you available for one year starting June 2026 for an average of 4 hours per week? Then we would love to hear from you.
The workload can be well distributed within the author team and is easily combined with studies or a job.
What do we offer you?
A unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact medical publication
Working remotely as part of the Compendium team
Collaboration with a motivated network of over 100 authors, editors, specialists, and graphic designers
Name recognition (credit)
Flexible working hours (remote)
Apply now
Are you interested in joining our team as an editor or an author? Please send your motivation letter and CV to contact@compendiummedicine.com, using the subject line: “Editor Pocket Paediatrics” or “Author Pocket Paediatrics”. The application deadline is Sunday, 5 July.
Are you a specialist interested in reviewing or providing feedback on the new chapters? We would be delighted to hear from you—feel free to send us a short email.
If you have any questions about the role, don’t hesitate to contact us at j.cetin@compendiumgeneeskunde.nl.
We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully welcoming you to our passionate team.
About Compendium Medicine
We (Romée and Veerle, founders of Compendium Medicine) met during medical school at VU University in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We soon began discussing the abundance of medical textbooks and started wondering what could be done differently. We were faced with so much study material that it was often difficult to keep track of the bigger picture. This inspired us to make a change for other medical students and help them regain this overview.
