Call for Papers

2027 Semiannual Publication Schedule — Inaugural Issue (June 2027) & Year-End Issue (December 2027)

JAIM is accepting submissions for its inaugural June 2027 issue. Priority submission deadline: March 15, 2027. JAIM publishes two issues annually, in June and December, and accepts manuscripts year-round.

The Journal for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (JAIM) invites researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry leaders to submit original work for Volume 1. We are dedicated to the rigorous, ethical, and clinically meaningful application of AI in healthcare.

Submit through the secure portal: Sign in, upload your documents and receive a submission receipt. Download the author templates and checklists before submitting. For help, contact submissions@jaimjournal.org.

2027 Issue Schedule & Priority Deadlines

1. Inaugural Issue

Volume 1, Issue 1 (June 2027)

  • Priority Submission Deadline: March 15, 2027
  • Target Publication Date: June 30, 2027
  • Status: Submissions currently open
Submit for Issue 1
2. Second Issue

Volume 1, Issue 2 (December 2027)

  • Priority Submission Deadline: September 15, 2027
  • Target Publication Date: December 15, 2027
  • Status: Submissions currently open
Submit for Issue 2

3. Year-Round Manuscript Submission: Manuscripts are accepted year-round. JAIM publishes on a semiannual schedule (June and December).

Manuscripts submitted by the priority deadline will be considered for the corresponding issue. All submissions remain subject to editorial assessment, peer review, revision, and production requirements. Submission by a particular date does not guarantee publication in that issue.

Comprehensive Scope

Category A: Evidence Contributions

  • Original Research
  • Clinical AI Briefs
  • External Validation & Generalizability
  • Systematic Reviews

Category B: Technical & Industry Articles

  • Methodology & Technical Notes
  • Foundation Model Evaluations
  • Safety & Alignment Reports
  • Industry Evidence Reports
  • Datasets & Benchmarks

Category C: Implementation & Practice

  • Clinical Case Studies
  • Implementation Playbooks
  • Bias Audit Reports

Category D: Perspectives & Commentary

  • Expert Viewpoints
  • Frontline Perspectives (Nursing/Allied Health)
  • Patient Voices
  • Policy Commentaries

Why Submit?

  • Broad Audience: Reach clinicians, engineers, policy makers, and industry leaders.
  • Rapid, High-Quality Review: Expedited peer review for inaugural submissions.
  • Open Access Options: Authors can choose between standard publication or paying for Open Access.
  • First-Year Promo: For our inaugural year, there is no submission fee, and the Article Processing Charge (APC) for Open Access has been slashed from $2,950 to just $950. See details below.

Submission Process

  1. Step 1: Create your private submission
    Register and verify your account, complete the declarations, and upload the manuscript and supporting files in the secure submission portal. Submit only after checking the package, then download the version receipt.
  2. Step 2: Required Submission Note
    To help us process your manuscript, please confirm whether you choose Standard (Subscription) or Open Access publication:
    "I confirm that I am submitting this manuscript for peer review. I understand there is no fee to submit, and if accepted, I choose [Standard Publication / Open Access (APC: $950)]."