SCOPE OF UCD SMJ

The UCD SMJ accepts and publishes a diverse array of articles that are health-related. This includes original research articles in areas of biomedical technology, basic science, translational, clinical and surgical disciples of medicine, commentary on health policy, interview and career pieces, reflections on patient perspectives and medical ethics. Most pieces that are health-related will be acceptable.

SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 11th edition (2024/2025):

Before you submit, ensure the submission adheres to the ‘UCDSMJ Submission Guidelines’ and consulted with the “Submission Process” tab of the website.

Submission Checklist:

1)     Article – properly referenced (Vancouver Style)

2)     Title page

3)     Abstract

4)     Submission Form & Patient Consent Form (if applicable)

Please email your submission to: studentmedicaljournal.archive@ucd.ie

Documents that may be required with your submission:

Interviewee Consent Form: HERE

Participant Consent Form: HERE

Plagiarism Declaration From: HERE

Documents that need to be consulted by the author before submission:

Vancouver Referencing Style Guide: HERE

UCDSMJ Author Manual: HERE