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BMC Medical Education Template

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About the BMC Medical Education format

BMC Medical Education is a peer-reviewed journal published by BMC (BioMed Central), covering Innovations in Medical Education, Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare, Medical Education and Admissions. Over its lifetime it has published 10,768 papers, which have received 233,305 citations.

PublisherBMC (BioMed Central)
Reference styleNumbered (Vancouver)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. BMC Medical Education. 2023;12(3):45–58.

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Publishes research inInnovations in Medical Education Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare Medical Education and Admissions Diversity and Career in Medicine Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
ISSN1472-6920
Citation impact (2-yr)4.47
h-index162
i10-index4,868
Article processing charge$1,925
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereMaastricht University
Journal websitebmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com
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Papers published in BMC Medical Education per year

304
2014
238
2015
317
2016
267
2017
325
2018
479
2019
514
2020
626
2021
906
2022
988
2023
1.6K
2024
2K
2025

Citation impact of BMC Medical Education by publication year

12.8K
2014
10.8K
2015
14.6K
2016
12.3K
2017
15K
2018
18.7K
2019
21.7K
2020
16.8K
2021
17.7K
2022
15K
2023
13.7K
2024
6.6K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in BMC Medical Education

Revolutionizing healthcare: the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice

Shuroug A. Alowais, Sahar S. Alghamdi, Nada Alsuhebany et al. · 22 Sep 2023

INTRODUCTION: Healthcare systems are complex and challenging for all stakeholders, but artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various fields, including healthcare, with the potential to improve patient care and quality of life. Rapid AI advancements can revolutionize healthcare by integrating it into clinical practice. Reporting AI's role in clinical practice is crucial for successful implementation by…

2,884 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Wikis, blogs and podcasts: a new generation of Web-based tools for virtual collaborative clinical practice and education

Maged N. Kamel Boulos, Inocencio Maramba, Steve Wheeler · 15 Aug 2006

BACKGROUND: We have witnessed a rapid increase in the use of Web-based 'collaborationware' in recent years. These Web 2.0 applications, particularly wikis, blogs and podcasts, have been increasingly adopted by many online health-related professional and educational services. Because of their ease of use and rapidity of deployment, they offer the opportunity for powerful information sharing…

1,171 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Barriers and solutions to online learning in medical education – an integrative review

Diane O’Doherty, Marie Dromey, Justan Lougheed et al. · 7 Jun 2018

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to review the literature on known barriers and solutions that face educators when developing and implementing online learning programs for medical students and postgraduate trainees. METHODS: An integrative review was conducted over a three-month period by an inter-institutional research team. The search included ScienceDirect, Scopus, BioMedical, PubMed, Medline…

1,054 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Sicily statement on evidence-based practice

Martin Dawes, William Summerskill, Paul Glasziou et al. · 5 Jan 2005

BACKGROUND: A variety of definitions of evidence-based practice (EBP) exist. However, definitions are in themselves insufficient to explain the underlying processes of EBP and to differentiate between an evidence-based process and evidence-based outcome. There is a need for a clear statement of what Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) means, a description of the skills required to practise…

The sudden transition to synchronized online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study exploring medical students’ perspectives

Rehana Khalil, Ali Mansour, Walaa A. Fadda et al. · 28 Aug 2020

BACKGROUND: The closure of educational activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an unplanned shift from traditional learning to a setup that exclusively involves digital teaching and learning. Within this context, the present study aimed to explore undergraduate medical students' perceptions regarding the effectiveness of synchronized online…

BMC Medical Education template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the BMC Medical Education format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the BMC Medical Education template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official BMC (BioMed Central) format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does BMC Medical Education use?
BMC Medical Education uses Numbered (Vancouver) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. BMC Medical Education. 2023;12(3):45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to BMC Medical Education?
No. DocuGuru generates the bmcart LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a BMC (BioMed Central)-ready BMC Medical Education document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the BMC Medical Education template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the BMC Medical Education format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is BMC Medical Education?
BMC / BioMed Central journal. It is a life sciences and medicine journal, published by BMC (BioMed Central).
Can I export a submission-ready BMC Medical Education PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official BMC Medical Education template (the bmcart class) that is ready to submit to BMC (BioMed Central), together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the BMC Medical Education template cost?
You can start writing in the BMC Medical Education template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready BMC Medical Education PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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