The British Student Doctor Journal (BSDJ) is the only peer-reviewed and open-access international journal uniquely managed by medical students and resident doctors. As the official journal of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), it is primarily aimed at a readership of medical students and resident doctors in the UK.

The BSDJ seeks to publish a range of medical and surgical research, and articles of interest and educational benefit to junior clinicians.

Journal Acceptance Rate: 40%

Latest Issue

This year, we have switched to an as and when publishing model for the journal,and is now available to read here!

This is the first issue published under the new Editors-in-Chief of the BSDJ, Nicholas Phillips and Sruthi Saravanan, and we are proud of the change organised at the journal for our authors and readers alike. In fact, the editorial board has seen a lot of change as we welcome new Senior Editors, Associate Editors, Design Editors, and Faculty Advisory Board members to the BSDJ! These updates have facilitated faster response times to authors, whilst maintaining detailed and constructive feedback, contributing to our aims of fostering skills in medical publishing.

For Authors

The BSDJ welcomes submissions from authors on a rolling basis. More information can be found via the 'For Authors' tab in the main menu, or through the links below:

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Latest Editor's Highlights

Journal highlights, curated by our current Co-Editors-in-Chief.

New Article: Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships: The Good, the Bad, and the Fixable

This article suggests four improvements: strengthening curriculum mapping, fostering community and continuity in practice, advocating for "assessment for learning," and conducting regular audits to ensure quality

Cutting Deep: Why Knife Crime is a Public Health Emergency in the UK

Knife crime is the leading cause of teenage homicides, reaching the UK’s highest figures in history. Stemming from deeply ingrained social determinants—including poverty, school exclusion, adverse childhood events, and geographical disparities—this crisis highlights the limitations of a law enforcement-first approach

Medical Students' Experiences of Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment at a UK Medical School

Gender discrimination (GD) and sexual harassment (SH) continue to be significant issues within Medicine and Medical Education globally. This study examined student experiences of GD and SH at a UK medical school, as well as exploring student perspectives around interventions that might be helpful in reducing GD and SH and supporting students.

Associate Editor's Pick: How is the role of the tuberculosis nurse pivotal in the multidisciplinary team?

This article is my Editor's Pick because it highlights the often-overlooked but crucial role of the tuberculosis nurse in leading the multidisciplinary team.

Keep in Touch With the BSDJ

The BSDJ welcomes contact from its readership. You can contact the BSDJ via any of the routes below:

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The British Student Doctor Journal

Cardiff University Press

PO Box 430

1st Floor, 30-36 Newport Road

Cardiff, CF24 0DE

United Kingdom

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