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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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QJM: An International Journal of Medicine publishes peer-reviewed articles on internal medicine that promote medical science and practice. The journal accepts original papers, editorials, reviews, commentary papers to air controversial issues, and correspondence.
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Subject
Medicine, General & Internal
Impact Factor
6.4
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Closed
ISSN
1460-2725
eISSN
1460-2393
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Institutional online-only access for 2026: £828.00 / $1613.00 / €1243.00.
Submission Instructions
QJM accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
AI use for content or image generation, coding, data processing, or translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be up to 2,000 words in length. Manuscript must include one table, figure, or picture, and any AI use for content or image generation, coding, data processing, or translation must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must not exceed 25. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using superscript Arabic numerals, and list all authors in full up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Submission must include one table, figure, or picture. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must appear in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Any use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or for translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be fewer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be background, aim, design, methods, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be 2,000-2,500 words in length. Manuscript must include ethics review information in the methods section. Manuscript must disclose any use of AI in the Methods or Acknowledgements section and include a separate Funding section before the Acknowledgements section.
References
No more than 35 references are permitted. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively by superscript Arabic numerals in order of first mention, with all authors listed up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Submissions should ideally include no more than four figures. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must appear in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references. Alt text descriptions must be provided in the main manuscript file directly under each figure legend for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs.
Translational Science
Cover Letter
AI use in generating content or images, writing code, processing data, or translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be fewer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings background, aim, design, methods, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be 2,000-2,500 words in length. A Funding section must be included before the Acknowledgements section, and AI use must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
References must not exceed 35. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively with superscript Arabic numerals in order of first mention and list all authors in full up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Submissions should ideally include no more than four figures. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must appear in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references. Alt text descriptions must be provided for all figures in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor should contain fewer than 250 words.
References
References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively by superscript Arabic numerals in the order of first mention, with all authors listed in full up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Each figure must be uploaded in a separate file, figure captions must be provided in the manuscript, and tables must be included at the end of the main manuscript file following the reference list.
Correspondence
Cover Letter
Any use of AI to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Correspondence should be no more than 500 words in length. Any use of AI to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section of the manuscript.
References
Correspondence must contain no more than 6 references. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively by superscript arabic numerals in the order of first mention and list all authors in full up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Each figure must be uploaded in a separate file, figure captions must be provided in the manuscript, and tables must be included at the end of the main manuscript file following the reference list. Alt text descriptions for all images must be included in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or for translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Case Reports must not exceed 600 words and must include a 'Learning Point for Clinicians' paragraph of up to 50 words. If informed consent is not required or an exemption has been granted, this must be stated in the Methods section with the name of the authorizing body. Case Reports must include a 'Learning Point for Clinicians' paragraph, and any use of AI must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section of the manuscript.
References
Case Reports must have no more than six references. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively using superscript Arabic numerals in order of first mention, and list all authors in full up to six names before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Case Reports must include a single table or one critical image, and the selected figure may contain two illustrations labeled (a) and (b). Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must be included in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references. Patient or provider identifiers must be removed from text and images as far as possible.
Clinical Pictures
Cover Letter
Any use of AI to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Clinical Pictures should be no more than 500 words and are ideally 200–300 words. The manuscript must include a separate Funding section before the Acknowledgements section, and any use of AI must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References
Clinical Pictures must have no more than six references. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively with superscript Arabic numerals in order of first mention, and list all authors up to six before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Clinical Pictures may include only one figure file, which may contain two images labelled figure 1a and 1b. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must be provided in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript after the references. The main manuscript must include alt text directly under each figure legend.
Case Studies
Cover Letter
Any use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
A separate section entitled 'Funding' must be included before the Acknowledgements section. Any use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section of the manuscript.
References
References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively by superscript Arabic numerals in the order first mentioned in the text, with all authors listed up to six names before using et al.
Figures & Tables
Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions or legends must appear in the main manuscript file, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references with each table on a separate page. Alt text descriptions for all images must be included in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend and preceded by 'Alt text:'.
Recent Publications
Recurrent calcified cerebral emboli: Who salted the pretzel?
Rinna Takagi, Takuya Moriyama, Shuhei Okazaki
10.1093/qjmed/hcag186
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Quadrate Lobe Papillary Projection
Mustafa Kemal Demir, Deniz Balci
10.1093/qjmed/hcag182
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Medical Education Emphasis and Disease Burden in Internal Medicine
Tal Sigawi, Ehud Rinott
10.1093/qjmed/hcag184
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The “flame sign”of solvent-induced toxic leukoencephalopathy
Peng Xie, Xiaodong Zhang
10.1093/qjmed/hcag187
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Quadriplegia Due to Bilateral Medial Medullary Infarction with the "Heart Appearance" Sign
Yoichiro Sugita
10.1093/qjmed/hcag185
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median days from submission to first decision, median days from submission to final decision, and median days from acceptance to publication are provided as journal metrics when available.
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A covering letter should accompany the submitted manuscript and indicate that the ethics of the study have been reviewed by an appropriate body. Use of AI should be disclosed in cover letters to editors.
Reformat to QJM using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Institutional online-only access for 2026: £828.00 / $1613.00 / €1243.00.
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