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Academic Emergency Medicine

Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM) is the official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and publishes information relevant to the practice, educational advancements, and investigation of emergency medicine.

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Subject Emergency Medicine
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1069-6563
eISSN 1553-2712
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No author fees; optional OnlineOpen APC (amount not specified)

Submission Instructions

Academic Emergency Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Explain why the work fits AEM, confirm originality and exclusive submission, and identify the corresponding author.
Title Page Upload a separate title page including the full manuscript title (≤20 words), short running title (<50 characters), all author names, degrees, affiliations, emails, corresponding author contact, presentations, funding, author contributions, and conflict of interest declarations.
Abstract Provide a structured abstract (Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions) with a maximum of 300 words. Do not include references, figures, or tables.
Main Manuscript Headings Use IMRaD with the following sections: Introduction, Methods (design, setting, population, protocol, measures, analysis, IRB/consent), Results, Discussion, Limitations, and Conclusions.
Reference Format Format references in NEJM style with numbered in‑text citations. List up to six authors (or first three plus ‘et al.’ for seven or more) and include full titles and complete journal details.
Figures Figures may be embedded in the main Word file or uploaded separately; number sequentially and provide legends on a separate page. Ensure resolution ≥300 dpi for photos and ≥600 dpi for line/text images; TIFF/EPS/PDF preferred.
Tables Include tables within the manuscript (each on its own page) or upload separately. Tables must fit within 7.5 inches width, use ≥10‑point font, be numbered sequentially, and include footnotes defining abbreviations and symbols.
Additional Documents Include a separate conflict of interest disclosure file. If applicable, provide trial registration details and CONSORT checklist/flow diagram for RCTs; consider data supplements (e.g., datasets/code) as appropriate.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required outlining the review’s scope, novelty, and relevance to emergency care, and confirming exclusive submission.
Title Page Provide a separate title page with full title, short running title, all author details and affiliations, corresponding author contact, funding, contributions, and conflicts of interest.
Abstract Submit a structured abstract (≤300 words) summarizing the question, data sources, eligibility criteria, methods, results, and conclusions.
Main Manuscript Headings Organize per PRISMA guidance (e.g., Introduction, Methods with protocol/registration, Search, Selection, Data Extraction, Risk of Bias, Synthesis, Results, Discussion, Conclusions).
Reference Format Use NEJM reference style with numbered citations and complete bibliographic details.
Figures Upload PRISMA flow diagram and other figures as high‑resolution image files (TIFF/EPS/PDF) or embed in the manuscript, with legends on a separate page.
Tables Include summary and quality assessment tables within the manuscript (each on its own page) or upload separately; number sequentially and include clear titles and footnotes.
Additional Documents Upload the PRISMA checklist as a supplemental file for review; if conducting a meta‑analysis, include relevant checklists (e.g., PRISMA/MOOSE). Provide protocol registration (e.g., PROSPERO) details.
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Letter to the Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is not required for letters to the editor.
Title Page Provide a brief title page with author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact details.
Abstract No abstract is required for letters to the editor.
Main Manuscript Headings Write as a concise letter addressing the published work; no section headers are expected.
Reference Format Use NEJM style for up to five references.
Figures Figures are not permitted for letters to the editor.
Tables Tables are not permitted for letters to the editor.
Additional Documents Include conflict of interest disclosures. Ensure the letter is submitted within the specified timeframe.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required summarizing the key finding(s), relevance, and confirming exclusive submission.
Title Page Upload a separate title page with manuscript title, authors’ details and affiliations, corresponding author contact, and conflict disclosures.
Abstract Abstracts are not permitted for research letters; do not include one.
Main Manuscript Headings Use a brief narrative format without section headers. Clearly describe the question, methods in brief, main results, and interpretation.
Reference Format Cite references in NEJM style; keep references to fewer than 11.
Figures Include only one figure OR one table (not both). Figures may be embedded or uploaded separately with an accompanying legend.
Tables Include only one table OR one figure (not both). Provide the table on its own page with a concise title and footnotes.
Additional Documents Submit a separate conflict of interest disclosure. Provide brief ethical statements as applicable (e.g., IRB/consent) within the letter text.
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Reflection Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required summarizing the reflective piece and confirming originality.
Title Page Provide a title page with author details and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract No abstract is required for reflection articles.
Main Manuscript Headings Use a creative narrative structure appropriate to the piece; no formal headings required.
Reference Format References are uncommon; if included, follow NEJM style.
Figures Submit photographs in appropriate formats; ensure permissions are obtained for identifiable subjects and include legends.
Tables Tables are not expected for reflection pieces.
Additional Documents Provide conflict of interest disclosures and permissions for any identifiable images.
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Recent Publications

Bot‐Tastic: Overload Burden of Unsolicited Peer Review Requests, Field of Expertise, and Narrative Hot‐Takes

Shan W. Liu, Timothy Horeczko, Jaime Jordan, Samuel O. Clarke, Daniel P. Runde, Wendy C. Coates

10.1111/acem.70260
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<scp>ALERT</scp> ‐ <scp>ED</scp> : Awareness and Linkage to Resources for At‐Risk Emergency Department Patients: Interviews with Older Patients, Caregivers, and Nurses

William Mundo, Maren Clark, Jonathan Gomez Picazo, Jennifer Dickman Portz, Elizabeth M. Goldberg

10.1111/acem.70261
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Comment on “Frailty Alerts Reduce Waiting Time and Length of Stay in the Emergency Department”

Bela Janare Putra

10.1111/acem.70263
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Development and Validation of the Emergency Department Transitions Measure

Sara Beachy, Danielle M. McCarthy, Julianna Lenoir, Alexzandra Gentsch, Richard Hass, Marissa Witmer, Paula Ostroff, Melissa Tupas, Lindsey Shughart, Hailey Shughart, Kristin L. Rising

10.1111/acem.70252
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“Talk About It!” Shared Decision‐Making for Methadone and Buprenorphine Initiation: Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Conversation Aid via <scp>Community‐Based Participatory Research</scp>

Elizabeth M. Schoenfeld, William E. Soares, Abigail L. Girardin, Caty Simon, Natalie Strokes, Naomi Lauren, Carol Sánchez Santana, Samantha A. Beck, Lauren M. Westafer

10.1111/acem.70256
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Frequently asked questions

Is Academic Emergency Medicine open access?

Academic Emergency Medicine is a hybrid journal, offering both traditional subscription-based publishing and open access options. Authors can choose to make their articles open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).

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What is the impact factor of Academic Emergency Medicine?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Academic Emergency Medicine is 3.2. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

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What is the time to publication for Academic Emergency Medicine?

Does Academic Emergency Medicine require a cover letter?

Yes. A cover letter is required for most submissions and should explain why the paper belongs in AEM, confirm that the work is original and not under review elsewhere, and name the corresponding author. Cover letters are not required for invited commentaries, correspondence (letters and replies), and media reviews.

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How much does it cost to publish in Academic Emergency Medicine?

The journal does not charge authors to submit or publish their work. AEM is a hybrid journal; authors may optionally select Wiley’s OnlineOpen to publish under a Creative Commons open access license (e.g., CC BY‑NC or CC BY‑NC‑ND). Any Article Processing Charge (APC) for OnlineOpen is managed by Wiley and is not specified here. No page or color figure charges are indicated.

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Research Topics

Emergency and Acute Care Studies Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Healthcare Policy and Management Innovations in Medical Education