How to Prepare a Manuscript for Publication
Saturday, April 17, 12:20-1:00 pm
Jennifer Price, MA
Education Manager/Managing Editor, Southern Medical Journal
Birmingham, AL
Medical research, clinical studies, and knowledge sharing through scientific publications are all foundational to the profession of medicine. Preparing scientific manuscripts properly is a foundational capability for medical students and resident physicians. In particular, the Southern Medical Journal is a multidisciplinary journal which strives to provide a format for sharing of clinical information across specialties with the goal of excellence in patient care.
Properly preparing a manuscript for submission to a medical journal is both an art and a science, and many manuscripts fail to meet the standards set forward by a specific journal. The goal of this activity is to enhance the knowledge of the attendees in manuscript preparation, and to provide resources for that goal. Upon completion of this activity, learners should be better prepared to:
- Recognize the proper and acceptable format and composition of a scientific manuscript;
- Submit a manuscript that meets the AMA Manual of Style, and the specific journal's instructions for authors;
- Revise a manuscript according to the recommendations of the reviews and editor for improving the submission to a level commensurate with the journal's acceptance policies.
