Focus and Scope
The Graduate Medical Scholars Journal (GMSJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research, reviews, and case studies across all areas of medical and biomedical sciences. Our mission is to provide medical students with an accessible platform to contribute to the academic community, fostering early engagement in the research and publication process.
GMSJ welcomes submissions from all fields of research relevant to medicine and healthcare, including but not limited to:
- Clinical Medicine and Practice
- Public Health and Epidemiology
- Biomedical and Basic Science Research
- Medical Education and Training
- Health Policy and Ethics
- Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
- Medical Technology and Device Development
Through this broad focus, GMSJ aims to highlight the diverse scholarly contributions of medical students, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance the field of medicine by showcasing innovative and impactful research. By providing hands-on experience with academic publishing, GMSJ seeks to inspire the next generation of physician scholars and leaders.
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Open Access Policy
GMSJ operates under an open-access model, providing free, unrestricted access to all articles immediately upon publication. We believe in promoting the dissemination of knowledge to benefit researchers, clinicians, and the broader medical community.
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Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright over their work and grant GMSJ the right to publish it. Articles are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, allowing sharing with proper attribution while restricting commercial use and modifications.
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Privacy Statement
The personal information of our readers, authors, and reviewers is handled with the utmost confidentiality and is used solely for the purposes of this journal. We do not share or distribute personal information to third parties without explicit consent.
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Affiliations
GMSJ is supported by the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. These affiliations enable the journal to maintain its open-access policy and ensure the high-quality dissemination of medical research.