The International Journal of Medical Students (IJMS) is an international, peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access journal dedicated to publishing scientific research, clinical observations, and scholarly experiences involving medical students and physicians within three years of medical-school graduation.
The IJMS combines rigorous editorial and peer-review standards with a supervised educational model that supports the development of emerging researchers, editors, and peer reviewers from around the world.
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Founded in 2009, the IJMS was established to provide medical students and recently graduated physicians with a credible international venue for communicating their scholarly work.
The Journal publishes work relevant to medicine, health, healthcare, medical education, and the development of future clinicians and scientists. Its readership includes students, physicians, researchers, educators, peer reviewers, librarians, institutions, and others interested in medical research and scholarly development.
Detailed information about scientific fields, eligible authors, content considered, collaborating authors, and content outside the Journal’s remit is provided on the Aims and Scope page.
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The mission of the IJMS is to advance the communication of medical and health sciences scholarship involving medical students and recently graduated physicians while promoting scientific rigor, research integrity, editorial development, and international collaboration.
The Journal seeks to:
The educational mission of the IJMS does not reduce its scientific standards. Manuscripts are evaluated according to their rigor, ethical compliance, transparency, reporting quality, relevance, clarity, and contribution to the literature.
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| Journal title | International Journal of Medical Students |
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| Official abbreviation | Int J Med Stud |
| ISSN | 2076-6327 |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Subject area | Medical and health sciences |
| Publication language | English |
| Publication frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication model | Diamond Open Access |
| Author fees | No submission fees, article processing charges, or publication fees |
| Reader access | Immediate and free access to published content |
| Peer-review model | Two-stage, double-masked editorial and peer-review process |
| Publisher | University of Pittsburgh Library System |
| Publishing platform | Open Journal Systems |
Current submission activity, editorial timelines, readership, geographic reach, publication output, and citation indicators are reported separately on the Journal Metrics page.
Detailed information about nonprofit status, ownership, governance, editorial independence, institutional relationships, funding, and accountability is provided on the Ownership and Governance page.
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Rigorous Scholarly PublishingSubmissions are assessed for scientific rigor, methodological transparency, ethical compliance, reporting quality, relevance, and clarity. Manuscripts selected for external review are evaluated by independent reviewers with relevant subject-matter or methodological expertise. |
Supervised Editorial DevelopmentStudent Editors participate in manuscript assessment under the supervision of experienced editors. This structure develops editorial and peer-review skills while preserving appropriate scientific oversight and decision-making authority. |
Diamond Open AccessAuthors are not charged to submit or publish, and readers have immediate free access to published articles. Detailed copyright, licensing, reuse, repository, and author-rights provisions are maintained on the Journal’s dedicated policy page. |
International ParticipationThe IJMS supports participation across countries, institutions, disciplines, and levels of research experience, with particular attention to the development and visibility of emerging medical researchers. |
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Scientific MissionLearn what the Journal publishes, which authors are eligible, and which content falls within or outside its scope. |
People and OrganizationReview the current editorial structure, leadership, affiliations, governance, and institutional framework. |
Visibility and PerformanceReview where the Journal is discoverable, how its content is preserved, and how its performance and reach are measured. |
Author and Community ResourcesAccess author instructions, announcements, contact information, and Journal activities. |
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Dear IJMS Readers,
The International Journal of Medical Students (IJMS) is pleased to invite you to the 2026 World Conference of Medical Student Research (WCMSR), taking place live on July 11 and 12, 2026.
WCMSR 2026 brings together medical students, trainees, and early-career researchers from institutions across the...
Dear IJMS Readers,
On behalf of the International Journal of Medical Students (IJMS), we are pleased to announce the research selected for presentation at the World Conference of Medical Student Research (WCMSR), taking place on July 11–12, 2026 freely available for everyone and streemed online in our
This journal is published by Pitt Open Library Publishing.
ISSN 2076-6327 (online)
