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The Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine welcomes submissions that address issues relevant to rural and remote health care. The journal publishes peer-reviewed content that reflects the realities of rural medical practice and research.
Types of submissions accepted include:
Original Articles
Research studies in rural medicine (up to 3,500 words, with abstract)
Research studies in rural medicine (up to 3,500 words, with abstract)
Case Reports
Reports of interesting clinical cases relevant to rural practice (up to 1,500 words)
Reports of interesting clinical cases relevant to rural practice (up to 1,500 words)
Literature Reviews
Systematic reviews addressing topics relevant to rural medicine (up to 3,500 words)
Systematic reviews addressing topics relevant to rural medicine (up to 3,500 words)
The Occasional Series
Practical procedural articles for rural practitioners (up to 2,000 words)
Practical procedural articles for rural practitioners (up to 2,000 words)
Podium Series
Opinion pieces on issues important to rural physicians (up to 1,000 words)
Opinion pieces on issues important to rural physicians (up to 1,000 words)
Book Reviews
Reviews of books relevant to rural medicine (up to 500 words)
Reviews of books relevant to rural medicine (up to 500 words)
Student and Resident Corner
Short contributions from learners (up to 500 words)
Short contributions from learners (up to 500 words)
All submissions should clearly demonstrate relevance to rural health or rural clinical practice. Images and figures should be submitted in high-resolution formats (JPG, TIFF, EPS, or GIF) with appropriate permissions where required.
