diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 60c2e74c..ced848ce 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -5,7 +5,12 @@ Provide a brief description of the PR's purpose here.
 - [ ] Implement feature / fix bug
 - [ ] Add [tests](https://github.com/choderalab/openmmtools/tree/master/openmmtools/tests)
 - [ ] Update [documentation](https://github.com/choderalab/openmmtools/tree/master/docs) as needed
-- [ ] Update [changelog](https://github.com/choderalab/openmmtools/blob/master/docs/releasehistory.rst)Notable points that this PR has either accomplished or will accomplish.
 
 ## Status
 - [ ] Ready to go
+
+## Changelog entry
+See [changelog](https://github.com/choderalab/openmmtools/blob/master/docs/releasehistory.rst) for examples
+```
+
+```