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Medical Education

Medical Education is an international journal for research about health professional education. It publishes practically relevant papers that advance conceptual understanding of educational issues and welcomes high quality papers on undergraduate education, postgraduate training, continuing professional development, and interprofessional education. It is an official publication of the Association for the Study of Medical Education.

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Impact Factor 5.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0308-0110
eISSN 1365-2923
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access is available after acceptance by paying an Article Publication Charge.

Submission Instructions

Medical Education accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Research articles. The abstract must be no more than 300 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Research articles should generally be less than 3,000 words. Research articles will usually be organised using the IMRAD structure. The manuscript should disclose AI usage when it is fundamental to the research.
References References must use Vancouver style.
Figures & Tables Research articles should contain a maximum of five tables or figures. Where possible, figures should be embedded at the end of the manuscript in a single document.
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Medical Education In Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript should generally be less than 3,000 words. AI use should be disclosed in the manuscript when it is fundamental to the research.
References References must use Vancouver style.
Figures & Tables A maximum of two tables or figures may be included. Figures should be embedded at the end of the manuscript in a single document where possible.
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Really Good Stuff

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must be a short structured report of no more than 500 words. Manuscript must be organised into the sections What problem was addressed?, What was tried?, and What lessons were learned?.
References References are limited to one. References must use Vancouver style.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be included. Figures should be embedded at the end of the manuscript in a single document where possible.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Correspondence must not exceed 400 words. AI use must be disclosed in the manuscript when it is fundamental to the research.
References Correspondence may include up to 6 references. References must use Vancouver style.
Figures & Tables Figures should be embedded at the end of the manuscript in a single document where possible.
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Recent Publications

Issue Information

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10.1111/medu.70149
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Normalising vulnerability, humanising learning: A qualitative exploration of dissonance and growth in clinical learning environments

Javeed Sukhera, Tess M. Atkinson, Mario Fahed

10.1111/medu.70228
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A field in motion: The parallel evolution of coaching in modern health professions education and elite sports

Rune D. Jensen, Kristoffer Henriksen, Sarah Williams

10.1111/medu.70230
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Uncertainty management as multiple goal regulation

Adam G. Gavarkovs

10.1111/medu.70231
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When I say … listening

Brian Tuohy

10.1111/medu.70226
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median submission to first decision is 3 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is used to describe potential publication ethics issues when needed, including uncertainty about duplicate submission, duplicate publication, salami slicing, or plagiarism.

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What are the publication costs?

Authors can make an article Open Access after acceptance by paying an Article Publication Charge.

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Research Topics

Innovations in Medical Education Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills Empathy and Medical Education Medical Education and Admissions Global Health Workforce Issues Diversity and Career in Medicine Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Primary Care and Health Outcomes Health Sciences Research and Education Radiology practices and education Problem and Project Based Learning Reflective Practices in Education Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Education and Critical Thinking Development Child and Adolescent Health Health and Medical Research Impacts Hospital Admissions and Outcomes Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Dental Education, Practice, Research Human auditory perception and evaluation Ethics in medical practice Healthcare Systems and Technology Evaluation of Teaching Practices