Our authors do the hardest part of publication, researching and writing articles to add to the urgent care literature. Then once we have assessed the big-picture issues during peer review, we polish the manuscripts until they shine, through a process called copyediting. We take care to ensure that after editing, your writing still sounds like you, not like our editors. Here is a partial list of the issues that our editors address during copyediting: Grammar …
Read MoreFirst and Ten: A Decade of JUCM
As we head into a new year at JUCM, our tenth, it is a natural time to reflect on our journal’s history and our goals for the future. Just being able to celebrate a 10th anniversary is nothing short of a miracle. Medical publishing has been in transition for some time, and the number of traditional journals is decreasing. Information, even complex clinical information, is now available with the click of a button. Considering the …
Read MoreJUCM Digital Edition Has a New Look
We’ve upgraded the digital edition of JUCM to give you a better reading experience! We think you’re going to like it. Check out the features below and let us know by writing to [email protected] Beautiful reading experience, wherever you are – a beautiful digital edition that looks and feels like a real book, on whichever device you choose. Searchable and zoomable content – You can use the search function to locate relevant key words or …
Read MoreIn Appreciation…
Lee A. Resnick, MD, FAAFP JUCM, The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine, is approaching its fifth year of publication (a feat not without reason for celebration). In an environment of tremendous financial pressures, increasing scrutiny, and decreasing ad revenues, medical publishing is confronting significant challenges. JUCMis not immune. Most casual readers remain unaware of the challenges behind the scenes. It is, perhaps, no concern of theirs. But that does not mean the efforts should go …
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