In 2025, many ACR authors make outstanding contributions to our journal. Their articles published with us have received very well feedback in the field and stimulate a lot of discussions and new insights among the peers.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding authors who have been making immense efforts in their research fields, with a brief interview of their unique perspective and insightful view as authors.

Outstanding Authors (2025)

Mina Rismani, Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health, USA

Adonia Eskandari, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, USA

Outstanding Author

Mina Rismani

Mina Rismani is a PGY-2 at the Medical College of Georgia internal medicine residency program. She has published research on cardiology and gastroenterology, but her current focus is on studying ultrasound curriculum in academic medicine. She is particularly interested in how this curriculum positively impacts resident education and patient outcomes.

Mina has found the phrase “Medicine is an art” to be very true so far during her training, and she thinks this art becomes especially alive through academic writing. From writing a clinical vignette to discourse on the management of an electrical storm, academic writing has allowed her to express her thoughts on paper, and to have her work validated by the greater academic community is a special experience. Through academic writing, she asserts that every clinician has a different approach to understanding and treating patients, each beautiful in its own way.

Regarding evidence synthesis and analysis, Mina emphasizes that it is always important to allow clinical guidelines published by governing bodies to steer authors toward areas of research that are relevant. This helps mitigate the risk of getting “stuck in the weeds” of some perhaps less clinically relevant topics in research.

(by Sasa Zhu, Brad Li)

Adonia Eskandari

Dr. Adonia Eskandari earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He completed a PGY-1 acute care pharmacy residency at NorthBay Healthcare and a PGY-2 critical care pharmacy residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. Currently, he is a critical care pharmacist at UCLA Health, working in a medical/surgical intensive care unit. His research interests include pharmacotherapy in critical care, with a focus on infectious diseases, analgesia and sedation, and glycemic management.

Dr. Eskandari values academic papers that are thorough, well-structured, and rich in clinically relevant details. A well-written publication should not only present findings clearly but also include essential information, such as specific medication doses, administration details, and patient populations studied. He adds that he is often surprised when key details are omitted, as what may seem minor can significantly impact the applicability of research in clinical practice. As someone who is detail-oriented, he appreciates articles that leave no gaps in critical information, ensuring that clinicians can accurately interpret and apply the findings. Precision and clarity are essential in medical literature, and the best papers reflect the same level of diligence and rigor that pharmacists bring to patient care.

In Dr. Eskandari’s opinion, a good author must be patient and adaptable, understanding that the publication process requires multiple revisions and a willingness to refine their work based on feedback. Writing a strong academic paper takes time, and the ability to accept critiques and make adjustments is essential. However, a great author maintains the integrity of their research while adapting to a journal’s formatting and editorial requirements. While compliance with journal guidelines is necessary, the focus should always remain on delivering accurate, well-supported, and clinically meaningful information.

“I chose to publish in AME Case Reports because it was a strong fit for the manuscript my team had been working on a case series exploring the use of a phenobarbital taper regimen to facilitate weaning from continuous sedative infusions. Given the journal’s focus on clinically relevant case reports, it provided an ideal platform to share our findings with a readership interested in real-world applications of pharmacologic strategies. The opportunity to contribute to a journal that values detailed, practical insights in patient care made it the right choice for our publication,” says Dr. Eskandari.

(by Sasa Zhu, Brad Li)