The theme and content of submitted articles should be consistent with ABPP interests and issues: specialization, credentialing, board certification, and the functional and foundational competencies.

Questions regarding suitability for the Specialist and other questions may be directed to the Editor, at thespecialist@abpp.org.

The BOT, Editor, or Communications Committee may initiate requests for submissions on particular themes and topics.

The BOT, Editor, or Communications Committee may solicit or invite contributions from individuals and organizations.

Unsolicited submissions will also be considered for publication, subject to the approval of the BOT, Editor, or Communications Committee.

The length requirements for submissions are as follows:

• Board and Academy News – maximum of 800 words
• Feature articles – maximum of 1000 words
• Continuing education articles - maximum of 3000 words.

Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.

Submissions may be in any manuscript style appropriate to the content.  APA Publications Manual style need not be followed.

All submissions are subject to being linked to ABPP’s social media platforms.

Submissions should be made by e-mail attachment in Word to the Editor’s attention at thespecialist@abpp.org.  The submission attachment document itself should clearly identify the author(s).

All submissions will be subject to review and acceptance or rejection by the BOT, Editor, or Communications Committee.  Authors may be asked for revisions based on the review.