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Medical Teacher

Medical Teacher is an international peer-reviewed journal in medical education and the health professions for learners, teachers, and researchers. It is the official journal of AMEE, the International Association for Health Professions Education, and focuses on publishing high quality articles that bridge theory, concepts, and practical applications to advance health professions education practice, policy, and research worldwide.

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Subject Health Care Sciences & Services
Impact Factor 4.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0142-159X
eISSN 1466-187X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for this journal. An article publishing charge applies for Open Select open access.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Research Articles must include a structured abstract. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured using an IMRAD format. Abstract headings must be Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript Manuscript should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, keywords, Practice points, introduction, method, results, discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, Notes on contributors, references, appendices as appropriate, and tables and figures. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, up to five Practice Points totaling no more than 100 words, an author contributions statement before the references, and an acknowledgment of any AI use.
References References may use any consistent scholarly citation format. All bibliographic entries must have a corresponding in-text citation.
Figures & Tables A maximum of five tables or figures may appear in the text, with additional tables and figures provided as e-supplementary material. Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Review Articles must include a structured abstract. Abstract must be 300 words. Abstract must be structured using an IMRAD format. Abstract headings must be Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript Manuscript should be between 3,000 and 8,000 words. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, keywords, Practice points, introduction, method, results, discussion, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, Notes on contributors, references, appendices as appropriate, and tables and figures. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, up to five Practice Points bullet points totaling no more than 100 words, an author contributions statement, and an acknowledgment of any AI use.
References References may be in any consistent scholarly citation format. All bibliographic entries must have a corresponding in-text citation, and references must be relevant, fair, balanced, timely, and not unfairly biased toward a particular group, organization, or journal.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include a maximum of five tables or figures in the text, with additional tables and figures provided as e-supplementary material. Figures and tables may be placed within the text or submitted as separate documents. Tables must present new information, be understandable without reference to the text, and be supplied as editable files.
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Twelve Tips

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, twelve tips, conclusions, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and figure captions as a list. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, an author contributions statement, and an acknowledgment of any AI use.
References References may be in any consistent scholarly citation format. All bibliographic entries must have a corresponding in-text citation.
Figures & Tables Tables with captions must appear on individual pages, followed by figures and then a list of figure captions.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter A covering letter is required only if IMRAD is not appropriate for the Short Communication. The covering letter must explain why IMRAD is not appropriate for the focus of the Short Communication.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be structured using IMRAD headings. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words inclusive of tables and figure or table captions. Manuscript must be ordered as title page, abstract, keywords, IMRAD, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions on individual pages, figures, and figure captions as a list. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords, up to five Practice Points bullet points labeled "Practice Points" totaling no more than 100 words, an author contributions statement, a disclosure of interest statement, funding details, short biographical notes for each author, and acknowledgment of any AI use.
References References may be in any consistent scholarly citation format. Each bibliographic entry must have a corresponding in-text citation.
Figures & Tables Tables with captions must appear on individual pages followed by figures and a separate list of figure captions. Tables must be supplied as editable files and should present new information understandable without reference to the text.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor must be no more than 400 words. Letters To The Editor must be ordered as title, text, and name and address of author(s), and should be addressed “To the Editor” or “A response to …” for replies. An author contributions statement must be included at the end of the article before the references, and any AI use must be acknowledged.
References Letters To The Editor may include a maximum of two references. References may be in any consistent scholarly citation format. All bibliographic entries must have a corresponding in-text citation.
Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor must not include any figures or tables. Figures and tables are not permitted in Letters To The Editor.
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Recent Publications

Ensuring Transferability in evidence synthesis: Conceptual and theoretical engagement, boundary clarity, and stakeholder relevance

Peter Boedeker, Michelle Daniel, Morris Gordon, Diana Dolmans, Janice Hanson, Jen-Feng Liang, Shuh Shing Lee, Hussein Uraiby, Adam TM Wyatt, Satid Thammasitboon

10.1080/0142159x.2026.2746036
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From AI use to demonstrated research competence: Aligning student practice, supervision and assessment

Yassar Alamri, Ahmed Abu-Zaid, Ibrahim Saleh Al-Busaidi

10.1080/0142159x.2026.2752870
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Enhancing clinical learning capacity: The role of resident doctors in training

Sophie Johnston, Nora Horvai, Joseph McKay

10.1080/0142159x.2026.2749543
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A competency milestones framework for AI-augmented clinical training and practice

Nehal Khamis, Belinda Chen, Sean Tackett

10.1080/0142159x.2026.2743047
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Observed inappropriate behaviors during early medical exposure predict future academic performance

Takashi Kuroe, Hirokazu Fujita, Toshihide Awatani

10.1080/0142159x.2026.2749541
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

From submission to first decision, from submission to first post-review decision, and from acceptance to online publication are tracked as average (median) numbers of days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter to the Editor is required if a Short Communication does not use the IMRAD format.

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What are the publication costs?

There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for this journal. An article publishing charge applies for Open Select open access.

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Research Topics

Innovations in Medical Education Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills Empathy and Medical Education Medical Education and Admissions Radiology practices and education Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Diversity and Career in Medicine Problem and Project Based Learning Global Health Workforce Issues Reflective Practices in Education Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare Health Sciences Research and Education Health and Medical Research Impacts Primary Care and Health Outcomes Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Evaluation of Teaching Practices Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Online and Blended Learning Education and Critical Thinking Development Social Media in Health Education Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy Biomedical and Engineering Education Surgical Simulation and Training Dental Education, Practice, Research Global Health and Surgery

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