Editorial Submission Guidelines
The International Hearing Society (IHS) welcomes the submission of articles for consideration for The Hearing Professional (THP) magazine. Submissions must be free of commercialism, timely, and relevant to the hearing healthcare profession or general business management.
Submitting Articles for Continuing Education Credit
IHS offers professionals the opportunity to earn continuing education credit for articles that are deemed suitable for education and are paired with a quiz. These articles live in The Hearing Professional (THP) magazine archive as well as our e-Learning Portal as a complimentary benefit for IHS Professional Members. This is also available to non-members and other IHS members for a fee.
Educational articles may cover a variety of subjects, including audiometric assessment, instrument fitting, patient counseling, rehabilitation, practice management, ethics, and best practices. Continuing education articles are typically 2,500-5,000 words.
If you believe your article is suitable for continuing education credit, include a 10-question, multiple choice quiz with your article submission. If IHS determines the article does not meet the guidelines for credit, the article will still be considered for publication without the continuing education aspect.
Submission Format and Details
Articles typically run 500–1,500 words in length except for features and continuing education articles run 2,500–5,000 words.
All submissions will be considered for publication, but not all are guaranteed for acceptance. Copy is subject to editing to comply with IHS standards and terminology. We will make every effort to allow your review of the edited copy prior to publication but cannot guarantee it. If selected for publication, the author is consenting to IHS’ use of the content and affirming that they have the rights to share or reprint the copy, quotes, and any images used in the article or submission. For more details, see the Article Submission Form.
THP is an exclusive IHS members-only publication. To share published content with the public or on social media, you must receive written permission.
Advertising Policy
All advertising materials are subject to review and approval by the International Hearing Society (IHS) prior to publication. IHS reserves the right to reject any content that does not meet its standards or guidelines. All advertising content must be submitted by the deadlines stated in the IHS Advertising Media Kit or as otherwise agreed upon in writing with the IHS Editorial Team. Late submissions may result in exclusion from the intended publication.
Recruitment Advertising
To maintain consistency and value for our members, all job postings and career-related advertisements are only permitted on the IHS Career Center. Recruitment advertisements will not be accepted for placement outside of the Career Center.
Career-related advertisements mean content that has an effect to actively recruit, solicit, or attempt to engage individuals to apply for a specific job or position or career opportunity. This would include job postings, recruitment ads for specific positions, and direct invitations to apply for employment. Generic career-related advice, like professional development, is not considered a career-related advertisement, nor is general brand awareness about a company.
Advertisements that are included in conference tote bags, as well as materials displayed and/or distributed in an expo booth by a registered exhibitor, are exempt from this policy and may contain recruitment language.
Contact Us
For any questions, please contact Sandra den Boer, Editorial, PR & Sales Director, at (734) 522‑7200 ext. 114 or by email at sdenboer@ihsinfo.org.