ACADEMIC MEDICINE

Academic Medicine (ISSN 1040-2446) is a prestigious monthly journal published in the United States by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and distributed by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, serving as a leading international forum for research in medical education, academic medicine, and health policy. With a 2022 impact factor of 5.4 and indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), the journal holds a strong position in the academic hierarchy, specifically ranked in the second quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) medical category. The publication focuses on innovative practices and theoretical frameworks in clinical training, professional development, and interdisciplinary healthcare policy, emphasizing the rigorous integration of educational theory with practical application. As a subscription-based journal, it is known for its stringent peer-review process and high standards of academic excellence, which result in a competitive submission environment and relatively long review cycles. Consequently, Academic Medicine attracts scholars and practitioners seeking to disseminate high-impact, innovative research that advances the field of medical education, maintaining a distinguished reputation for quality and scholarly rigor within the global academic community.