Submit Your Multidisciplinary Research to Family Medicine
Join leading researchers advancing evidence-based family medicine across clinical practice, public health, medical education, and health systems research. Your work deserves a journal that understands family medicine research and practice.
Start Your Submission NowTwo Convenient Submission Methods
Choose the submission pathway that best fits your workflow. Both methods provide full manuscript tracking, expert peer review, and transparent communication throughout the publication process.
ManuscriptZone Portal
Our comprehensive manuscript management system offers complete control over your submission from start to publication.
- Real-time status tracking and notifications
- Auto-save functionality prevents data loss
- Direct communication with reviewers and editors
- Version history and revision management
- Secure document storage and access
Best for: Authors who want full visibility and control throughout the peer review process.
Submit via ManuscriptZoneQuick Submission Form
A streamlined submission process for straightforward manuscripts without the need for account creation.
- Simple, guided upload process
- No account registration required
- Complete submission in 15 minutes
- Automatic transfer to ManuscriptZone
- Email confirmation and tracking ID
Best for: Authors seeking a fast, hassle-free submission experience for standard manuscripts.
Use Quick Submission FormManuscript Types We Welcome
Family Medicine publishes diverse research across the full spectrum of family medicine scholarship. We welcome submissions that advance clinical practice, medical education, health systems, public health, and interdisciplinary care.
Original Research Articles
Clinical trials, observational studies, health services research, implementation science, quality improvement studies, and epidemiological investigations that advance family medicine practice.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Comprehensive evidence syntheses following PRISMA guidelines, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, and meta-analyses addressing clinical questions relevant to family medicine.
Case Reports & Case Series
Unique clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, novel treatment approaches, or rare conditions encountered in family medicine practice with educational value.
Practice Innovation Reports
Descriptions of innovative practice models, quality improvement initiatives, care coordination strategies, telehealth implementations, and patient-centered medical home developments.
Brief Communications
Preliminary findings, pilot studies, novel methodologies, practice pearls, and timely observations that contribute to family medicine knowledge.
Pre-Submission Checklist
Ensure your manuscript is complete before submission to expedite the review process:
- Manuscript prepared in Word or LaTeX format with line numbering
- Structured abstract (250 words max) with Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion
- 3-6 keywords relevant to family medicine and your research area
- All figures prepared as high-resolution files (TIFF/EPS, 300 DPI minimum)
- Tables formatted as editable text, not images
- Ethics approval documentation and IRB approval numbers
- Informed consent statements for human subjects research
- All authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript
- Competing interests and funding sources declared
- References formatted in Vancouver style (numbered citations)
- Cover letter addressing manuscript significance and novelty
- Author contributions specified using CRediT taxonomy
Transparent Peer Review Timeline
We believe in transparency throughout the publication process. Here's what to expect from submission to publication:
Submission & Initial Screening
3 daysYour manuscript undergoes technical compliance checks, plagiarism screening, and scope assessment. You'll receive confirmation within 72 hours with your manuscript tracking ID.
Editor Assignment & Reviewer Selection
5 daysAn associate editor with expertise in your research area is assigned. They select 2-3 expert reviewers from our international panel of family medicine specialists.
Peer Review Process
21 daysExpert reviewers evaluate your manuscript for methodological rigor, clinical relevance, originality, and contribution to family medicine. Single-blind review is standard; double-blind available upon request.
Editorial Decision
28 days totalYou receive a decision: accept, minor revision, major revision, or decline. Detailed reviewer comments and editor guidance help strengthen your manuscript.
Revision & Re-review
14 daysSubmit your revised manuscript with a point-by-point response to reviewer comments. Revised manuscripts receive expedited re-review by the same reviewers.
Acceptance & Production
10 daysAccepted manuscripts enter professional copyediting, typesetting, and XML conversion. You'll review proofs before final publication.
Publication & Indexing
ImmediateYour article publishes online with a Crossref DOI, becomes immediately accessible worldwide, and is submitted to PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for indexing.
Why Family Medicine Researchers Choose Us
Indexed in Major Databases
Google Scholar, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar; DOIs via Crossref; listed in ROAD and ResearchBib. Open access for global visibility.
Expert Family Medicine Reviewers
Our peer review panel includes practicing family physicians, academic researchers, and public health specialists.
Fast, Transparent Decisions
Average 21-day review time with clear, constructive feedback. No black-box editorial processes.
Immediate Global Access
Open access ensures your research reaches clinicians, educators, and policymakers worldwide without paywalls.
COPE Member
We adhere to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and maintain transparent peer review and rigorous quality standards.
APC Waivers Available
Financial assistance for eligible authors from low- and middle-income countries, students, and active reviewers.
Research Integrity Commitment: All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using Similarity Check. We require ethics approval for human subjects research, informed consent documentation, clinical trial registration, and transparent reporting of conflicts of interest. Manuscripts must comply with CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, or other relevant reporting guidelines. Data availability statements are required, and we encourage authors to deposit datasets in recognized repositories.
Ready to Submit Your Research?
Join the growing community of family medicine researchers publishing with us. Complete your submission in 15 minutes and receive expert feedback within 21 days.
Need Assistance?
Our editorial team is here to help with questions about manuscript preparation, submission requirements, peer review timelines, or technical issues. Contact us at [email protected] and we'll respond within 72 hours.
