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Writing for a grade is one thing. Writing to contribute to a scientific conversation is something entirely different.
In this episode of Airway Exchange, Dr. Edwin Aroke, an internationally recognized CRNA pain scientist and Editor-in-Chief of the AANA Journal, joins hosts Erin and Nickie to talk with us about scholarly writing and peer review. His scholarship has resulted in over 60 peer reviewed publications and many nationally and internationally presentations on pharmacogenomics, pain disparities and anesthesia outcomes.
This conversation is a practical guide for nurse anesthesia educators who want to elevate their scholarship, as we’ll discuss developing a focused research niche to navigating peer review, grant funding, and common reasons for desk rejection. Dr. Aroke also addresses one of the most pressing topics in academic publishing today: artificial intelligence. How should CRNAs responsibly use AI tools in writing and research? What does transparency look like? And how do we preserve trust in science while embracing productivity tools?
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
✍️ From Classroom Writing to Publication - Shifting from writing for a grade to contributing to an ongoing scientific conversation.
🔬 Building a Focused Research Niche - Why “honey lies in the depth” and how specialization strengthens impact.
📚 Common Reasons for Journal Rejection - Scope issues, weak literature reviews, lack of novelty, and not following author guidelines.
🤝 Grant Funding & Mentorship Strategy - Building collaborations that create mutual value and sustainable research programs.
🤖 AI in Scholarly Writing - Transparency, reproducibility, and responsible integration of emerging tools.
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“When you write for publication, you are contributing to a conversation.”
