These spaces exist so your progress and achievements inspire the next person. A few ground rules keep this community safe and professional for everyone. What to post Your milestones: "I picked my case," "I finished my draft," "I just submitted," "It got accepted," "It's published." One sentence about what moved you forward (a framework that clicked, a decision you made). Your target journal or the type of case you are working on (without any patient details). Questions about the research or publishing process. What to never post Patient data is the most serious boundary in this community. Before sharing anything, ask yourself: could this information identify a specific patient? If the answer is yes, or even maybe, do not post it. Never post any of the following: Patient names, initials, or any combination of details that could identify a person. Dates of birth, admission dates, or discharge dates. Medical record numbers, accession numbers, or any institutional ID. Hospital names, clinic names, or city names when they make a patient identifiable. Clinical photos, radiologic images, or any file that contains patient metadata. Diagnoses so specific or rare that they point to one individual. Any text from a medical record, progress note, or operative report. Acceptance letter and publication screenshots If you are sharing your acceptance letter or a screenshot of your published article, cover every patient identifier before uploading. That includes the case title if it contains diagnostic details, any patient name or initials in the manuscript, and institutional or date information that narrows identification. If your manuscript or letter lists co-authors who are not part of this community or have not agreed to appear publicly, cover their names too. Blur, crop, or redact before posting. When in doubt, post only the journal name and a short celebration note. Respecting each other No medical advice. This community is about research and publishing skills, not clinical decisions.