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The Annals of Family Medicine

The Annals of Family Medicine publishes family medicine and primary care research and features original research, methodology, theory, systematic reviews, research briefs, special reports, essays, podcasts, and related scholarly content for researchers, scientists, practitioners, policymakers, and communities.

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Subject Medicine, General & Internal, Primary Health Care
Impact Factor 5.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1544-1709
eISSN 1544-1717
Invitation Only No
Cost Range No fees for submission or publication

Submission Instructions

The Annals of Family Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must highlight the article’s unique contribution and relevance to readers, indicate any included prior reviews and responses, describe possible duplicate or prior publication and presentations or conference proceedings, and state the reporting guideline used or give a brief rationale for not following one.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, and reports of registered clinical trials must state the trial registry number at the end of the abstract.
Manuscript Methods section must clearly state the specific type of study, and original research reports should present context relevant to understanding the study and transporting the findings to other settings. Abstract must include at least three key words followed by a list of abbreviations, the manuscript must include acknowledgments if any and a conflict of interest statement, and use of machine learning tools to generate drafts must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the article file or uploaded as separate files. Each table or figure must be presented on a separate page, numbered in the order cited, and include a brief descriptive title.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must highlight the article’s unique contribution and relevance to readers.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must explicitly describe methods to define questions, identify current knowledge, and propose new work. Manuscript must include at least three keywords, a list of abbreviations, acknowledgments if any, a conflict of interest statement, supporter-role declarations, and disclosure of machine learning drafting assistance in the Acknowledgments if used.
References References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be numbered.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the article file or uploaded as separate files. Each table or figure must be presented on a separate page, numbered in text order, and include a brief descriptive title.
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Research Briefs

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must highlight the article’s unique contribution to the literature and its particular relevance to readers.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 100 words. Abstract must be unstructured with no headings.
Manuscript Manuscript length must be 600 to 900 words. Manuscript must include a focused Introduction, succinct Methods, Results, and a concise Discussion. Abstract must include at least three key words and a list of abbreviations, and the manuscript must disclose use of machine learning tools to generate drafts in the Acknowledgments.
References Manuscript may include up to 10 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include no more than 2 tables and figures combined. Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the article file or uploaded as separate files. Each table or figure must be presented on a separate page and numbered in the order it appears in the text.
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Recent Publications

Influence of Physician Behaviors on How Patients Interpret Normal Test Results

Tobias Kube, Anna Seewald

10.1370/afm.250671
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The Power of Primary Care to Improve Health

Sumi M. Sexton, Sarina Schrager, Dean A. Seehusen, Christopher P. Morley, Caroline Richardson, Jon Neher, James DomDera

10.1370/afm.260450
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Are Family Medicine Residency Programs Ready to Teach and Assess Learners’ Self-Directed Learning Skills?

Drew Keister, Sabrina Silver, Sebastian Diaz, S. Dennis Baker, Stacy Potts, Stephen K. Stacey

10.1370/afm.250085
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Social Prescribing: Comparing a Comprehensive Navigation Model With Signposting

Simone Dahrouge, Alain P. Gauthier, François Durand, Manon Lemonde, Patrick Timony, Kiran Saluja, Claire E. Kendall, Kamila Premji, Marie-Hélène Chomienne, Monica Taljaard, John Hoyles, Darene Toal-Sullivan, Karen James, Justin Presseau, Denis Prud’homme

10.1370/afm.250265
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Seeing the Full Spectrum: A Personal Reflection on Autism

Eleny Romanos-Sirakis

10.1370/afm.250455
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Average days to first decision (2025): 24. Initial editorial evaluation can take six to eight weeks from submission. Early Access online-first publication is available for time-sensitive content.

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Is a cover letter required?

A brief cover letter is required. Uploading a separate cover letter file is optional, but the cover letter text must be typed or pasted into the online submission form. It should highlight the article’s unique contribution and relevance to the journal’s readers.

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Research Topics

Primary Care and Health Outcomes Healthcare Policy and Management Chronic Disease Management Strategies Healthcare cost, quality, practices Health and Medical Research Impacts Diabetes Management and Education Innovations in Medical Education Healthcare Systems and Technology Health Policy Implementation Science Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Diversity and Career in Medicine Health Sciences Research and Education Global Health Workforce Issues Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Empathy and Medical Education Electronic Health Records Systems Mental Health Treatment and Access Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Clinical practice guidelines implementation Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

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