UBC Medical Journal

04/30/2025

UBC Medical Journal is excited to announce that our Fall 2025 issue will be themed“Arts in Medicine”. Our call for submissions has been extended!
Submission deadline: June 15th, 2025 at 11:59PM
Medicine is more than science—it is also story, emotion, and human connection. Our upcoming issue invites exploration of the dynamic intersection between art and medicine, from the role of creativity in clinical practice to the use of arts-based therapies and pedagogical tools. We welcome submissions that investigate how the arts can deepen clinical insight, foster empathy, and illuminate the lived experience of illness and care. We also encourage reflections on how medicine has shaped artistic expression—or, at times, become an art form in itself. Contributions may include original research, critical essays, reflective narratives, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Join us in examining how the creative and the clinical continually inform, challenge, and enrich one another.

To submit a manuscript, visit https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/submissions/ . Be sure to read the submission guidelines!
Looking forward to reading your manuscripts!

03/04/2025

UBC Medical Journal is excited to announce that our Spring 2025 issue will be themed“Accessibility in Medicine”. Our call for submissions has been extended!

Submission deadline: March 22nd, 2025 at 11:59PM

Medicine should be a universal right, yet barriers to access persist, creating profound disparities in healthcare outcomes. This issue explores the theme of accessibility in medicine—from the systemic, social, and economic challenges that limit care, to innovative solutions that bridge gaps in equity. We welcome submissions addressing topics such as healthcare for underserved communities, disability-inclusive practices, language and cultural barriers, advancements in assistive technology, and policy reforms aimed at expanding access. Share your research, stories, and perspectives to help create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.
To submit a manuscript, visit https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/submissions/ . Be sure to read the submission guidelines!
Looking forward to reading your manuscripts!

08/07/2024

We are excited to announce that UBCMJ’s Spring 2024 Issue - Healthcare and the Environment, is now published on our website at https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/ !

Climate change is rapidly progressing, driven forward by human activities, leaving in its wake higher average temperatures, increasing numbers of natural disasters, and rapidly deteriorating air quality. In British Columbia alone in 2023 we saw 2250 wildfires, a significant increase from previous years. There is a wealth of evidence indicating that exposure to nature has significant positive impacts on human health, including mental, physical, and social health. As climate change alters the environment around us, we are beginning to discover its impacts on individual and public health. In this editorial, we will explore the complex relationship between planetary and human health, and discuss how we as future physicians can help the health of the planet and our patients.

Current Issue: Healthcare and the Environment UBCMJ Volume 15, Issue 2 The University of British Columbia Medical Journal (UBCMJ) is a student-driven academic journal with a goal to engage students in dialogue in medicine. Our scope ranges from original research and review articles in medicine to me...

03/05/2024

UBC Medical Journal is excited to announce that our Fall 2024 issue will be themed “Genomics in Medicine”. Our call for submissions is now open!

Submission deadline: May 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM

In an era where personalized medicine is becoming increasingly prevalent, grasping the intricacies of genomics is vital to your professional development and the advancement of patient care. By delving into the intricacies of genomics, we can gain insights into how genetic variations influence disease susceptibility, treatment responses, and adverse drug reactions. As medical students, this knowledge is crucial in allowing us to tailor treatment plans to individual patients, optimizing efficacy while minimizing risks. Moreover, studying genomics equips us with the tools to navigate the ethical and societal implications of genetic research, ensuring responsible and informed decision-making in our future practice. Whether your work delves into the latest advancements in genomic technologies, precision medicine applications, genetic disorders, pharmacogenomics, or ethical considerations in genomic research, we welcome contributions that advance our understanding of this rapidly evolving field.

To submit a manuscript, visit https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/

Be sure to read the submission guidelines!
Looking forward to reading your manuscripts!

01/21/2024

We are excited to announce that UBCMJ’s Fall 2023 Issue - AI in Healthcare, is now published on our website at https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/ !

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a transformative wave across numerous fields, and one field that stands to benefit significantly from this revolutionary technology is healthcare.

In this editorial,we delve into the profound impact of AI in healthcare, emphasizing its potential advantages, addressing concerns, and exploring the essential steps required to harness this technology to its full potential.

Current Issue: AI in Healthcare UBCMJ Volume 15, Issue 1 The University of British Columbia Medical Journal (UBCMJ) is a student-driven academic journal with a goal to engage students in dialogue in medicine. Our scope ranges from original research and review articles in medicine to medical trends,....

06/20/2023

We are excited to announce that UBCMJ’s Spring 2023 Issue - Healthcare for a Changing Society, is now published on our website at https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/!

As society evolves, the field of healthcare must adapt to address
challenges and meet the changing needs of the population. With
the emergence of new technological advancements, novel infectious diseases and treatments, an ageing population, and initiatives to improve the healthcare system, healthcare is rapidly evolving.

In this editorial, we explore noteworthy trends in healthcare, discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise from a changing society, and potential implications for patients, providers, and the society.

Current Issue: Healthcare for a Changing Society UBCMJ Volume 14, Issue 2 The University of British Columbia Medical Journal (UBCMJ) is a student-driven academic journal with a goal to engage students in dialogue in medicine. Our scope ranges from original research and review articles in medicine to...

04/25/2023

UBC Medical Journal is excited to announce that our Fall 2023 issue will be themed “AI in Healthcare”. Our call for submissions is now open!

Submission deadline: May 7, 2023 at 11:59 PM

What does the future hold for healthcare? How will medicine as we know it intersect with the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI)? We are inviting authors to open a dialogue on what the growth of AI technologies means for the future of healthcare, the role of the healthcare provider, and what this means for patients. In addition to AI, we also welcome submissions concerning other emerging technological innovations expected to influence the practice of medicine in the future.

To submit a manuscript, visit https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/ - be sure to read the submission guidelines!

11/07/2022

Interested in being involved in the academic writing and peer review process? Sign up to be a student peer-reviewer for the UBCMJ! Sign-up form can be found here:
https://forms.gle/qZPNEyNB8mr37No18.

If you are interested in submitting a manuscript, we are accepting submissions for our upcoming issue, "Healthcare for a Changing Society" until November 26th! Details here: https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/submissions/.

11/04/2022

UBC Medical Journal is excited to announce that our Spring 2023 issue will be themed “Healthcare for a Changing Society”. Our call for submissions is now open!

Submission deadline: November 26, 2022 at 11:59 PM

Statistics Canada has been gradually releasing the results from the 2021 Canadian Census at https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/ref/prodserv/release-diffusion-eng.cfm. There are several noteworthy trends including Canada’s aging population, linguistic diversity, Canada being the first country to provide census data on trans and non-binary individuals and much more. We are inviting authors to discuss their cutting-edge research and contribute their thoughts and ideas on what this means for our healthcare moving forward.

To submit a manuscript, visit https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/. Be sure to read the submission guidelines!

Looking forward to reading your manuscripts!

10/26/2022

We are excited to announce that UBCMJ’s Fall 2022 Issue - Ripple Effects, is now published on our website at https://bit.ly/3PTHHdR!

Now over two and a half years into the pandemic, it may feel as though the end is drawing near with relaxations to COVID-19 restrictions in British Columbia (BC). Yet due to the immense stresses inflicted on our healthcare system, the ripple effects of the pandemic continue to generate new challenges. In this editorial, we discuss a select few of these ripple effects to contribute to the ongoing dialogue of managing these novel society-level stressors.

Ripple Effects UBCMJ Volume 14, Issue 1

10/08/2022

UBCMJ is hiring! We are recruiting Staff Writers, Section Editors, and a Publications Manager Jr. We are also still recruiting distributed site reps for NMP and IMP.

Applications are due on Oct 21, 2022 at 11:59pm. Application can be found here: https://forms.gle/fsHkZYmSVSsN6xtq8

08/25/2022

We are excited to announce Navid Saleh as the winner of our Distinguished Writing Award for the 2021-2022 academic year! Navid is a third-year medical student and has written for UBCMJ for the past year!

Please check out the winning article "Genetic Testing for Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Acute Coronary Syndromes" in Spotlight Medicine (Spring 2022) on our website at https://ubcmj.med.ubc.ca/current-issue/

Special thanks to all UBCMJ authors for their amazing submissions this academic year.