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JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery is a specialty journal in the JAMA Network that publishes research, opinion, and clinical review and education content in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.
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Subject
Otorhinolaryngology, Surgery
Impact Factor
5.6
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
2168-6181
eISSN
2168-619X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Specialty JAMA Network journals have an open access option with fee waiver and discount policies.
Submission Instructions
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Investigation
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 3000 words. Original Investigation articles must include a study type. The manuscript must include 3 Key Points and a Data Sharing Statement.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in the order of appearance, cited with superscript Arabic numerals, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list up to 6 authors or editors before using "et al.".
Figures & Tables
No more than 5 tables and/or figures total are allowed. Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Each table and figure must be numbered, titled, and cited in the text, and data must not be duplicated between tables and figures.
Systematic Review (Without Meta-Analysis)
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included. The cover letter must state whether the authors have published, posted, or submitted any related papers from the same study.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
The text must not exceed 3000 words. The manuscript must include Introduction, Methods/Literature Search, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions sections, with the Introduction and Methods/Literature Search each 150-250 words, Results 1000-1250 words, Discussion approximately 1000 words, and Conclusions 2-3 sentences. The manuscript must include 3 Key Points limited to no more than 100 words and must specify the rating system used to evaluate the quality of the evidence.
References
The manuscript must include 50-75 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in the order of appearance, cited with superscript Arabic numerals, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list up to 6 authors or editors before using the first 3 followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
The manuscript must include no more than 5 tables and/or figures total. Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while all tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Every table and figure must be numbered, given a descriptive title, and cited in the text, and data must not be duplicated between tables and figures.
Narrative Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included.
Abstract
A 3-part structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured in 3 parts. Abstract headings must be Importance, Observations, and Conclusions and Relevance.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be 2000-3500 words. Manuscript must include an Introduction of 150-250 words, optional Methods of 150-250 words, Discussion/Observations of 1000-1250 words, and Conclusions of 2-3 sentences. Key Points must not be included, and the subtitle should be "A Review."
References
Manuscript must include 50-75 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of appearance using superscript Arabic numerals, journal names abbreviated per PubMed, and list up to 6 authors or editors before using the first 3 followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include no more than 5 tables and/or figures total. Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Tables and figures must be numbered, titled, cited in the text, and used only as needed to support the article.
Brief Report
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included with the submission.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
The manuscript should be 1200 words. The manuscript must include 3 Key Points, and any AI-generated or AI-assisted content must be clearly described in the Acknowledgment or Methods section as applicable.
References
The manuscript must include no more than 15 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of appearance using superscript Arabic numerals, journal names abbreviated according to PubMed, and list up to 6 authors or editors before using the first 3 followed by et al for more than 6.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript must include no more than 3 tables and/or figures total. Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Each table and figure must be numbered, given a descriptive title, and cited in the text, and data must not be duplicated between tables and figures.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included. The cover letter must state whether the authors have published, posted, or submitted any related papers from the same study.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 800 words. Text should generally be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Key Points must not be included, and the manuscript must include the full name, academic degrees, and institutional affiliation for each author and the email address for the corresponding author.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in the order of appearance, cited with superscript arabic numerals, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list up to 6 authors or editors before using the first 3 followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
No more than 2 small tables or figures may be included. Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Every table and figure must be numbered, titled, and cited in the text, and data must not be duplicated between figures and tables.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included with the submission. The cover letter must state whether the authors have published, posted, or submitted any related papers from the same study.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
The text must not exceed 400 words. The submission must include the full name, academic degrees, and a single institutional affiliation for each author and the email address for the corresponding author.
References
The letter must include no more than 5 references, including 1 reference to the recent article discussed. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance using superscript Arabic numerals, not alphabetized, with journal names abbreviated according to PubMed and up to 6 authors listed before using "et al."
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Every table and figure must be numbered, titled, and cited in the text, and tables must not be embedded as images or uploaded as separate files.
Letter In Reply
Cover Letter
Cover letter should be included. Cover letter must state whether any related papers from the same study have been published, posted, or submitted.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 500 words. No more than 3 authors are permitted.
References
No more than 6 references are permitted. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in order of appearance, cited with superscript Arabic numerals, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list up to 6 authors before using 3 followed by "et al."
Figures & Tables
Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text.
Observation
Cover Letter
A cover letter should be included with the submission. The cover letter must state whether the authors have published, posted, or submitted any related papers from the same study.
Abstract
An abstract is required as part of the manuscript file.
Manuscript
Text must not exceed 600 words. No online supplementary material is permitted, and any use of artificial intelligence to create content or assist with writing or manuscript preparation must be reported in the Acknowledgment or Methods section as applicable.
References
References must not exceed 6. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited, identified in the text with superscript Arabic numerals, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list up to 6 authors or editors before using "et al."
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 2 tables or figures may be included. Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than included in the manuscript text, while tables must be included at the end of the manuscript file. Each table and figure must be numbered, titled, and cited in the text, and data must not be duplicated between tables and figures.
Recent Publications
Sore Throat and Diffuse Laryngeal Swelling in an Adult Male
Xueqian Yang, Xiaolin Zhu, Wei Sun
10.1001/jamaoto.2026.1257
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Oral Corticosteroids and Adverse Events in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
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Patient-Reported Quality of Life and Socioeconomic Disadvantage Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Kyle Leonard, Samantha Tam, Amy M. Williams, Kylie Springer, Kimberly Oslin, Veronica Bernacchi, Tamer A. Ghanem, Steven S. Chang, Suhael Momin, Farzan Siddiqui, Eric Adjei Boakye
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Young Male With Multifocal Oral Ulcers
Tyler R. Selkin, Elizabeth A. Bilodeau, Bradley A. Shessel
10.1001/jamaoto.2026.1251
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Multidisciplinary Consensus Statement for Appropriate Evaluation and Workup of Sinonasal Masses
Nyall R. London, Jerlon Chiu, Neal S. Akhave, Garret Choby, Marc G. Dubin, David Scott Fortune, Stacey T. Gray, Jessica W. Grayson, Ehab Y. Hanna, Glenn J. Hanna, Eric H. Holbrook, Claire Hopkins, Matt Lechner, Valerie J. Lund, Erin McKean, Wojciech K. Mydlarz, Douglas D. Reh, Olabisi Sanusi, Michael G. Stewart, Shirley Y. Su, Eric W. Wang, Marilene B. Wang, Ian Witterick, Edward C. Kuan, Mathew Geltzeiler
10.1001/jamaoto.2026.1185
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Accepted articles are generally published Online First and then again in a print/online issue. Research articles are made free public access 12 months after publication unless published under an open access license.
Reformat to JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and should include complete corresponding author contact information and disclosure of whether related papers from the same study have been published, posted, or submitted.
Reformat to JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Specialty JAMA Network journals have an open access option with fee waiver and discount policies.
Reformat to JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Tracheal and airway disorders
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
Voice and Speech Disorders
Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
Tumors and Oncological Cases
Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
Vestibular and auditory disorders
Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
Dysphagia Assessment and Management
Sinusitis and nasal conditions
Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
Head and Neck Anomalies
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
Cleft Lip and Palate Research
Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
Ear and Head Tumors
Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
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