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Nature Medicine — Journal Profile & Submission Links

Nature Portfolio · ISSN-L 1078-8956

Source-backed journal profile with OpenAlex metadata and links to official submission resources for Nature Medicine.

This page provides a source-backed journal profile and links to official submission resources. Journal instructions can change. Always verify article types, formatting, fees, ethics requirements, and submission rules on the official journal website before submitting.

Official links

Journal homepage
www.nature.com/nm/
Publisher
Nature Portfolio
Country
US
Open access
No
Listed in DOAJ
APC (USD)
Works count
16279
Cited-by count
2528412
OpenAlex 2-year mean citedness
26.63
Quartile
Q1

Catalog scope notes

The criteria for consideration of translational and clinical research in Nature Medicine are originality, timeliness and impact on improving human health by addressing unmet clinical needs. Original research ranges from new concepts in human biology and disease pathogenesis to new therapeutic modalities and drug development, to all phases of clinical work, as well as innovative technologies aimed at improving human health.

Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.

Submission & timeline

Average review time
Information not currently available.
Acceptance rate
Information not currently available.
Article types accepted
Information not currently available.
Publication frequency
Information not currently available.

General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts

Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.

  • Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
  • Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
  • Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
  • Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
  • Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
  • Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
  • Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
  • Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
  • Conflicts of interest statement included.
  • Funding statement included.
  • Data availability statement included when required.

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