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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Prepare your manuscript for Graduate Medical Education Research Journal.

Review the checklist, choose your article type, and turn your draft into a cleaner submission package.

Checked 2026-07-18
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Article types

Research Article
Review
Systematic Review
Brief Report
Case Report

Readiness requirements

Review the key details below, or download the complete checklist with every stored source-backed requirement.

Abstract length

  • Provide an author-written abstract of no more than 300 words.
  • Each abstract is limited to 300 words (excluding title page, tables, and/or figures) and may include one figure or table.
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  • The abstract should not exceed 300 words.
  • Abstract: Not required.
  • It should include the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, and Conclusion.
  • Submit your manuscript text in Microsoft Word format, which must contain the following sections: Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, Acknowledgement, Funding Statement, Conflict of Interest Statement, Data Availability Statement, Ethics Statement, Author Contributions Statement, and Figures/Tables with captions.
  • Manuscript should include the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, with full details of findings that fully address the study aims or hypothesis.

Keywords

  • Include or confirm the keywords required by the journal. Articlo checks this item and flags anything that still needs author input.

Reference style

  • Articlo formats your supplied references in AMA style and checks that citations match the reference list; source validity is not verified.
  • All citation numbers should be superscript and appear at the end of sentences (not within) and after the punctuation.
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  • References should be in AMA style; include authors, title, journal/book, year, volume/issue, page numbers.
  • Review: Use reference managers like EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley and review your references for citation style accuracy, once generated.
  • Do not include references, figures, tables, websites, equations, or graphical elements structured under the subheadings.
  • New methods should be described in detail; well-established methods can be summarized with citations.
  • References should be in the AMA format style; include authors, title, journal/book, year, volume/issue, page numbers.
  • Cite references in the rightmost column using the reference numbers from the reference list.
  • Do not include references.

Figure and table rules

  • Keep every figure and table numbered, captioned, and cited in the manuscript. Keep figures embedded; Articlo also extracts numbered source files for the package.
  • Group figures at the end of the manuscript.
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  • Group tables at the end of the manuscript.
  • At no time should the font be smaller than 12-point font, except for figures and tables labels, which should not be smaller than an 8-point font.
  • All margins (left, right, top, and bottom) should be 1.0 inches (2.54 cm), including tables and figures.
  • Each table must be in a separate Microsoft Word file and named Table 1, Table 2, etc. Do not submit tables as images, Excel files, PDFs, or any other non-editable format.
  • Tables must be numbered sequentially in both the text and the table title, using only numerical order (1, 2, 3, etc.).
  • NOTE: The text of a figure should be legible at full size (100% zoom).
  • Font used within the figure should not be less than 8 for legibility.
  • Each figure must be in a separate file and named Figure 1, Figure 2, etc., and each subfigure of a figure (if needed) should be named Figure 1A, 1B, etc.
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to limit figures to a maximum of 6 panels each.
  • Cite figures using the format: Figure 1A, Figure 1B, Figure 2, etc.
  • Provide all relevant editable source files (excluding figures) with every submission and revision.
  • Graphs and tables must indicate significance, with legends specifying compared groups.
  • Each table must be created as a true table with defined columns, rows, and cells.
  • Provide a concise, full explanatory title above the table.
  • Any additional explanatory text or notes should be placed below the table, not in the title.
  • Do not include author names or et al. in tables.
  • Figures can be in JPEG, TIF, EPS, or PNG format and meet the minimum resolution requirement below.
  • Each figure should have a concise caption describing accurately what the figure depicts and be included in the manuscript text file, not in the figure file.
  • Letters, numbers, and symbols on figures must be clear, consistent, and legible.
  • Units of measure should be labeled consistently with the text and figure legends.
  • Legends must define all abbreviations and acronyms used in the figure.
  • Cite figures in ascending numeric order at their first appearance in the manuscript.
  • Do not use tabs or spaces to format tables.
  • Do not include trial logos in the figures.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Figures and Tables: Authors should specify the total number of figures and tables in the manuscript to ensure that all referenced items are accounted for.
  • Figures and tables: No more than 7.
  • Figures and tables: No more than 5.
  • Figures and tables: No more than 3.
  • Figures and tables: No more than 1.
  • Upload all images in a zip folder for the main and supplemental figures in the Additional Files section.
  • Annotate each image with corresponding figures and label lanes/loading order, and ensure labels do not obscure data or background bands.
  • Do not embed tables or figures.

Funding statement

  • Add or confirm the author-written Funding statement; Articlo flags it if author input is still needed.
  • Research Article: Funding Statement All research articles must include a Funding Statement.
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  • Authors must disclose all potential conflicts, including financial ties (e.g., funding, employment, stock ownership, consulting fees, or family financial interests) and non-financial associations (e.g., organizational affiliations, memberships, beliefs, personal relationships, or editorial roles).
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Acknowledgment: In this section, authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, or support not covered in the author contributions or funding sections.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Funding Statement: All authors are required to disclose all sources of funding related to the submitted work for publication.

Competing interests

  • Add or confirm the author-written Conflict of interest statement; Articlo flags it if author input is still needed.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Conflict of Interest Disclosure: All authors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial interests that are directly or indirectly related to the submitted work for publication.

Data availability statement

  • Add or confirm the author-written Data availability statement; Articlo flags it if author input is still needed.

Ethics statement

  • Add or confirm the author-written Ethics statement; Articlo flags it if author input is still needed.
  • Include de-identified patient specific information.
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  • The illustrative material must be de-identified of information such as patients' names, initials, or hospital numbers.
  • Case Report: Case reports, even if de-identified, must also include patient consent.
  • Review: Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate: For studies involving human participants or animals, authors must provide a statement specifying approval by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee, including the approval number.

Cover letter

  • Provide the claims and editor-specific context for the cover letter; Articlo creates an editable companion without inventing content.
  • Cover letter should be included with every submission.
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  • Cover letter should explain the significance of the paper and justify why the manuscript fits the journal's scope.
  • Do not include proposed/excluded reviewers in the cover letter.
  • Any permissions needed should also be stated here.

Author contributions

  • Add or confirm the author-written Author contributions statement; Articlo flags it if author input is still needed.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Author Contributions: Individual contributions of each author must be clearly specified.

Supplementary files

  • Include every cited supplementary file and use matching labels in the manuscript.

Title page and author information

  • Provide the author, affiliation, and correspondence details for the separate title page; Articlo creates the editable companion file.
  • Provide ORCID IDs for all authors, if available.
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  • All authors should list their institutional affiliations, including institution name, city, state, and country.
  • The corresponding author's full name, complete mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address should be provided.
  • Author names should appear before their corresponding ORCID IDs.
  • The primary affiliation should reflect where most of the research was conducted.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Short title: A shortened title of not more than 40 characters (including spaces) should be provided to serve as a running head.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: ORCID ID.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Title: The title of your manuscript should be concise, specific, and relevant to the content.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Author Information: Authors' first and last names must be provided; initials of middle names may be included.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Corresponding Author: At least one author should be designated as the corresponding author.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Availability of Data and Materials: Authors are strongly encouraged to make all datasets supporting the conclusions of the manuscript publicly available or accessible upon request.

Article structure and word limits

  • A maximum of two authors may be designated as first authors using a superscript symbol.
  • The font should be a 12-point Times New Roman font.
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  • Do not submit low-resolution (72 dpi) web-quality graphics (usually jpg or gif), where colors are unrealistic, text is illegible, or images are pixelated.
  • The work should include a short creative essay (500 words or less) explaining how the meaning of the piece is relevant to medicine.
  • Page size should be 8.5 x 11-inches.
  • At the revision stage, manuscripts must be formatted according to journal guidelines.
  • Include sources for all materials, instruments, pharmaceuticals, reagents, and kits, specifying supplier and manufacturer location (city, state, country).
  • Experiments involving humans must report consent procedures and confidentiality measures.
  • Experiments involving animals must follow ethical standards.
  • Provide one or two paragraphs summarizing why the case is unique and its contribution to scientific literature.
  • Include any other significant clinical details relevant to the case.
  • Submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word format.
  • You will have the opportunity to add a footer during the submission process, should you choose to do so.
  • Symbols, arrows, or letters must contrast with the background.
  • Radiological or pathology images must be high-resolution, with consistent lighting, intensity, and color for before-and-after comparisons.
  • Comparative analyses must use samples/controls on the same blot/gel and do not splice images together.
  • Each file should be clearly labeled with the manuscript title and the full list of authors.
  • Reviews Literature Reviews Literature reviews must critically evaluate and synthesize the scholarly literature on a specific topic.
  • Authors must make significant contributions, approve the final version, and accept accountability for the work.
  • Refund Policy Authors must pay the Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of their manuscript for publication.
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  • All information must be referenced.
  • Use SI units throughout.
  • Error bars should specify SD or SEM.
  • Provide a critical, evidence-based analysis of the case in the context of existing literature, including comparisons with previously reported cases and current management guidelines.
  • Do not include page numbers or headers.
  • Each data point should occupy its own cell.

Reporting guidelines

  • Include or confirm the reporting guidelines required by the journal. Articlo checks this item and flags anything that still needs author input.

Statistical reporting

  • Use the term significant only for statistically significant results, accompanied by the relevant p-value.
  • Provide detailed information for all statistical tests.

Preprints and prior publication

  • Include or confirm the preprints and prior publication required by the journal. Articlo checks this item and flags anything that still needs author input.

Artificial intelligence disclosure

  • Add or confirm the author-written Artificial intelligence statement; Articlo flags it if author input is still needed.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Declaration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies: Authors are required to disclose the use of AI or AI-assisted technologies in preparation of the manuscript.

Authorship and originality

  • All eligible co-authors must be listed during the electronic submission.
  • Cover letters must include that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors have approved the manuscript and agree to submit to GMERJ.
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  • Confirm that all authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and have read and understood the Instructions for Authors prior to submission.

Article type and manuscript length

  • Please include the title page, abstract, keywords, main text, references, acknowledgment, and figure legends in a single file.
  • Each table and figure should be clearly numbered consecutively based on the order it is referenced in the main text.
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  • Preparation of Tables and Figures All figures, tables, and images must be uploaded as separate files after the main text document has been uploaded in the Additional Files tab. Use the Description field to label the content and add a detailed caption.
  • Systematic Review: Main Text The main body should have the following format: Original Research, Systematic Reviews, and Meta-Analyses Introduction.
  • Manuscript Preparation Title Page This page should contain the following in order: Word Count: Authors should provide the word count for the main text of the manuscript, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, figure legends, figures, and references.

Language and text style

  • Abbreviations should be defined in full upon first mention.
  • Authors should thoroughly check their manuscripts for proper grammar and spelling.

Manuscript structure

  • Case Report: Include a balanced discussion of the strengths and limitations of the case report.
  • Provide the scientific rationale for conclusions, including consideration of possible causes.
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  • Original Blot and Gel Images: Authors should provide original, uncropped, and unadjusted images for all blot and gel results.
  • Systematic Review / Case Report: Structured abstracts are required for Original Research, Systematic Reviews, and Meta-Analyses, and Case Reports and must include the following sections: Original Research, Systematic Reviews, and Meta-Analyses.

Study reporting guidelines

  • Case Report: For completeness and transparency, GMERJ requires that all case reports submitted after March 1, 2026 follow the CARE (CAse REport) Guidelines and must complete the CARE checklist requirement.
  • A completed CARE Checklist must be submitted as a separate file.
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  • Include the following statement at the end of the Introduction: “We present the following case in accordance with the CARE guidelines.”.
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What your package checks

Abstract: 300 words
References: AMA
Title page: separate file
Cover letter: requested
Declarations: Data availability, Funding, Conflict of interest, Ethics, Author contributions, Acknowledgements, Artificial intelligence

Source transparency

This preparation guide uses published journal-specific author requirements. Journal instructions can change, so authors should complete a final review before submission.

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