The journal uses highly rigorous editorial, peer, and statistical review processes to evaluate manuscripts for scientific accuracy, novelty, and importance. Completed manuscripts may be sent via Online Submission, where initial in-house review will typically be completed in less than one week.

Letters to the Editor can have three authors, Clinical Problem Solving can have five authors, and Images in Clinical Medicine can have two. Otherwise, there are no author limits for most article types if each person meets criteria for authorship.

Yes, each article type carries a specific word-count limit as defined here.

An article’s word count includes all information from introduction through conclusion or discussion. It does not include article abstract, figure legends, and table notes.

Manuscripts exceeding published word-count limits will be returned unread.

This journal follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines for authorship. All individuals who meet these criteria must be listed as authors on manuscript title pages and in the online submission system.

Yes, AMHR Journal will indicate when two authors contribute equally to a work. In print, this reads as, “Drs. XXX and YYY contributed equally to this article.” When submitting an equally co-authored paper, indicate dual first authorship with an asterisk on the manuscript title page.

Yes, if the last patient was seen before September 13, 2005, studies must be registered before a manuscript is submitted and should be noted in the submission cover letter.

Like most medical journals, this journal employs an Embargo Policy system. The embargo period gives media personnel sufficient time to report accurately on complex and important new medical research findings, while preventing media reports from being widely disseminated (and, perhaps, prompting patient calls and questions) before AMHR subscribers have had sufficient time to read and understand full reports.

No. Presentations at scientific conferences will not jeopardize opportunities for publishing in AMHR.

Journalists can write about presentations at scientific conferences, and presenters may answer their questions while at or immediately following the meeting without jeopardizing opportunities for publishing in AMHR.

No. Authors are expected to refrain from discussing the submission of their manuscript(s) (or the intention to submit) to AMHR with anyone, including colleagues and journalists. The editors will also keep this information confidential. It is at the authors’ discretion if they wish to share publication dates confidentially with their press office so they may prepare.

Please send an email to the Editorial Office explaining the error and the Editorial Operations team will assist you. Do not create another submission, or resubmit the full manuscript by email, unless specifically asked to do so.