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Get Published with the BMJ Group 

A Clear, Credible Path to Peer-Reviewed Publication & Fellowship Advancement

Publishing in a BMJ (British Medical Journal) Group journal is a prestigious achievement—and one that requires strict adherence to international research and reporting standards. This guided process was designed to help clinicians and researchers successfully navigate BMJ requirements, achieve formal peer-reviewed publication, and satisfy Mini-Fellowship and Fellowship criteria.

Quick note: The concise directions at the bottom tell you where to start, but please read everything first so you have the full context before beginning (1 minute read).

Why BMJ Group Publication Matters

Publishing with the BMJ Group signals the highest level of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM), clinical rigor, and academic credibility.

 

  • Experience: Real-world clinical case findings

  • Expertise: Structured academic reporting & methodology

  • Authoritativeness: BMJ-recognized peer review

  • Trustworthiness: Transparent research and editorial oversight

This pathway positions your work for global visibility, citation, and professional recognition.

Step-by-Step Publication Process

1. Follow Official BMJ Author Guidelines

BMJ requires strict formatting, structure, and reporting standards.

You can download below 

  1. An official instruction manual

  2. A sample BMJ case report template

  3. An introductory/instructional video

📌 Action Required:
Print the sample template and complete it using your own case findings and research data, exactly as instructed.

2. Initial Peer Review (Pre-Submission)

Once your manuscript is complete, submit it for internal academic peer review to:

OR

This step ensures your paper meets BMJ scientific, ethical, and editorial standards before formal submission.

3. BMJ Group Formal Peer Review & Submission

After acceptance at the internal review stage:

  • Your manuscript is submitted to the BMJ Group

  • It enters formal international peer review

  • Successful acceptance fulfills Mini-Fellowship and Fellowship publication requirements

Publication Administration Fee

To proceed with formal BMJ Group submission, a $150 administrative fee is required to help cover a
fraction of the cost.

This fee helps offset a portion of:

  • BMJ Group submission costs

  • Editorial handling and processing

💡 This is not a publishing shortcut—BMJ acceptance is never guaranteed. All manuscripts undergo independent, blinded peer review.

Who This Is For

✔ Clinicians seeking peer-reviewed publication
✔ Researchers pursuing academic credibility
✔ Professionals completing Mini-Fellowship or Fellowship requirements - Once accepted for BMJ submission, this fulfills your publising requriements.
✔ Authors committed to evidence-based, ethical research

TOPICS:

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Start Here: Official Instructions

🔗 BMJ Research Instructions & Template
https://app.box.com/s/l5znxgg5qt2gypdh8qyx1exhgd88m0mz

Case Report Guidelines

  1. The Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS) or Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) must be utilized to document both baseline and end-of-care outcomes for all cases.
  2. A scholarly reference must be cited to support chiropractic treatment. 
    • Ndetan, H., et al. “Chiropractic care for spine conditions: analysis of National Health Interview Survey.” Journal of Health Care and Research, 2020; 2:105.
  3. You can name the type of chiropractic technique used generically, (i.e.) manual, instrumentation, flexion-extension, decompression. However, you may not name the technique (i.e.) Cox, Pro-Adjustor, Thompson, etc. 
  4. A peer-reviewed reference is required for each additional treatment modality used beyond the chiropractic spinal adjustment.
  5. The term “Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment” must be used; the term “manipulation” is not permitted when describing adjusting.
  6. Ongoing care extending beyond a single visit must be supported with an appropriate reference.
    • Herman, P. M., et al. “Visit frequency and outcomes for patients using ongoing chiropractic care for chronic low-back and neck pain: an observational longitudinal study.” Pain Physician, 2021; 24(1):E61.
  7. A minimum of 20 references must be included in each case report.

Video Link

🔗 https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cTl3qCnY7ZW

Ready to Publish?

Filing Fee Required

Once your report has been pre-approved by our internal peer-reviewers and it is ready to send to the BMJ Group, there is a $150 filing fee, with no guarantee of publishing. This fee is required.

TAP HERE TO PAY

or cut and paste: https://academyofchiropractic.mypaysimple.com/s/bmj-group

NOTE: Should you have any issues with the filing fee, please call Dr. Studin directly 631-786-4253

 

 

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