Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) About JAMA, published continuously since 1883, is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal. JAMA is the most widely circulated medical journal in the world. Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1883 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 48 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 48 x per year AI Policy AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis FasterJournal of the American Medical Association's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableJournal of the American Medical Association's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveJournal of the American Medical Association's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Specific group.Lengths: Article: Up to 3,500 words. Essay: Up to 1,800 words.Styles:Academic.Topics: Health/Medicine.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Poems related to the medical experience, whether from the point of view of a health care worker or patient, or simply an observer, will be considered.Audience:Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 44 lines; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Health/Medicine.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @jamanetworkLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @JAMA_current For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Journal of the American Medical Association Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 17 reports from 13 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 18.9 mean avg | 17.0 median | 74 max days (17.7 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 17.65 % of submissions accepted (45.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 23.08 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 82.35 % (14.9 avg. days per rejection) | 14.3 % personal, 64.3 % form, 21.4 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (79 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 13:28 UTC (2 hours, 11 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. 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