Journal’s Aims and Scopes:
Clinics in Medical Education is an open-access, interactive, and multidisciplinary journal committed to advancing innovation in medical education across all specialties. We welcome submissions that inspire dialogue, creativity, and meaningful change in educational practice. Our focus spans education, technology, artificial intelligence, and their integration into clinical care and teaching.
We invite contributions from all specialties, especially those highlighting novel approaches and the use of technology in education. There are no submission or subscription fees, ensuring broad accessibility and global reach. Our editorial board is dedicated to curating impactful content for educators, clinicians, and learners.
This journal is the official publication of the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
General Submission Guidelines:
New submissions should be emailed to our editor Huma Hussain, MD at hhussain@bidmc.harvard.edu.
- Manuscript Format: Submit your manuscript as an editable Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx), using 12-point Times New Roman font and single spacing. The file may include embedded text, figures, tables, and videos, or these may be uploaded as separate files. Please see below for additional details on formatting for figures, tables, and other attachments.
- Title Page: Upload a separate title page that includes the type of submission, manuscript title, full names of all authors, their affiliations, and contact information for the corresponding author.
- Anonymization: As we follow a double-anonymized peer review process, please ensure that the main manuscript is anonymized, with no identifying author or institutional information.
- Figures, Tables and Videos: Include descriptive legends for all figures, tables and videos. Figures and videos should be submitted in the highest resolution available (preferably JPEG, PNG, MP4). Ensure that all multimedia files are accompanied by brief descriptions or transcripts when appropriate. Hand drawn figures must have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
- References: References need to be AMA. Please maintain consistency throughout the manuscript.
- Professional Headshot: Submit a high-resolution professional headshot (JPEG or PNG format) with your title page.
- Peer Review Requirement: To cultivate high quality material while remaining free and open-access, we request that all submissions designate at least one author to peer review a submission to the journal. We thank you for your support.
Who Can Submit?
We welcome contributions from all health professions and specialties, including faculty, residents, students, and inter-professional team members.
Article Types
Article Type | Description | Abstract | Word Limit (excluding references) | References |
Original Article | Reports of original research related to medical education, technology integration, or educational outcomes. | Structured or unstructured, up to 150 words | 1,500 words (excluding abstract, references, tables, and figures) | Up to 20 |
Review Article | Comprehensive overviews or critical analyses of specific topics in medical education. | Structured or unstructured, up to 150 words | 1,200 words | Up to 25 |
Educational Curriculum | Describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs or curricula. | Structured or unstructured, up to 150 words | 1,000 words | Up to 15 |
Case Report or Case Series | Reports of unique, illustrative, or challenging educational cases with relevance to teaching or learning. | Not required | 1,000 words | Up to 10 |
Perspective | Personal reflections or insights on educational practices or experiences. | Not required | 800 words | Up to 10 |
Opinion Piece | Thought-provoking commentary on emerging trends or controversies in medical education. | Not required | 800 words | Up to 10 |
Letter to the Editor | Brief comments on published articles, educational trends, or institutional practices. | Not required | 600 words | Up to 5 |
Innovative Ideas | Descriptions of novel tools, strategies, or pilot projects that enhance learning. | Not required | 1,000 words | Up to 15 |
Multimedia Submissions | Audio, video, or interactive content that complements an article or stands alone to deliver educational value. | If accompanying a manuscript, follow the abstract guidelines for the appropriate article type | Flexible (depends on accompanying content) | As appropriate for accompanying narrative (generally up to 5) |
Podcast | Podcast episodes focused on educational themes, interviews, or commentary. Accompanying transcript and summary required. | Not required | Episode summary, up to 250 words |
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Imaging and Tracing Cases | Educational cases featuring MRI scans, CT scans, X rays, ECG, EEG, ultrasound, or echocardiography interpretations that illustrate diagnostic challenges, rare findings, or teaching points in anatomy, pathophysiology, or clinical decision-making. | Not required | 150 words | Up to 5 |
Procedural Video | Step-by-step demonstration of clinical procedures or simulations with accompanying educational commentary. | Not required | Up to 800 words (for accompanying narrative) | Up to 10 |
Conference or Meeting Report | Summary of key insights, discussions, or outcomes from a recent academic or professional event, with relevance to medical education. | Not required | Up to 600 words | Up to 5 |
Our journal features the following sections, and we welcome submissions of any article type, including perspectives, case reports, opinion pieces, or multimedia content, for each of them.
Section | Description |
Pedagogy in Education | Explores teaching strategies, learning theories, and curriculum development to enhance medical education. |
Innovation in Education | Highlights cutting-edge tools, technologies, and novel approaches, especially AI, that are reshaping medical education and practice. |
Guest Submission | Open forum for diverse voices across specialties in medical education. |
Global Health | Focuses on education and healthcare challenges, solutions, and collaborations in resource-limited and international settings. |
Cardiovascular Corner | Covers educational topics related to cardiology, from clinical updates to training innovations. |
Echo Corner | Dedicated to echocardiography education—case studies, interpretation tips, and training tools. |
Coagulation Corner | Provides insights into bleeding and clotting disorders, anticoagulation management, and educational resources. |
Regional Corner | Features regional anesthesia techniques, research, and training resources. |
EKG | Educational content around electrocardiography interpretation, pitfalls, and teaching methods. |
Podcasts | Video and audio discussions with experts on trending topics in medicine and education, fostering accessible learning. |
Neuro Corner | Focuses on neurological education: clinical teaching, cases, and advances in neuromonitoring or diagnostics. |
OB Corner | Covers obstetric anesthesia and peripartum care, with educational relevance to multidisciplinary teams. |
Simulation Corner | Showcases the use of simulation in education: scenarios, outcomes, and innovations in experiential learning. |
News | Updates on conferences, institutional events, new programs, and education-related announcements. |