The Inaugural Issue of the Graduate Medical Scholars Journal (GMSJ) launches a student-led, peer-reviewed platform dedicated to strengthening research literacy, peer review training, and scholarly engagement among medical students. This foundational issue documents the journal’s mission, editorial structure, and early implementation, establishing a replicable model for student-driven academic publishing. As GMSJ continues to evolve, any updates to its workflows, policies, or operational framework will be published here to ensure transparency, continuity, and long-term sustainability for future cohorts of physician-scholars.