The
Journal of the National Medical Association
The Journal of the National Medical Association is a true peer-reviewed
medical journal, which has been under continuous publication since
1909. The Journal of the National Medical Association provides
a forum for original communications in various fields of medical
research and practice. Articles focus on topics relating to health
issues of urban and minority patients, and practice and clinical
issues relating to African-American physicians.
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About
NMA News
NMA News is the official news magazine of the National Medical
Association. Published four times yearly, NMA News covers association
members and activities as well as news stories and updates on
health and practice issues affecting African-American physicians
and the patients they serve.
Article submission for NMA News should be sent to: Dr. Linda O'Bannon,
Medical Editor, NMA News, 1012 Tenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20001,
(202) 347-1895; (202) 842-3293 (fax).
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***Frequently Asked Questions ***
Q. How do I submit an article to the Journal
of the National Medical Association?
Manuscripts should be sent in accordance to the guidelines in
Information for Author to:
A. Paul Kelly, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Journal
of the National Medical Association, 1012 Tenth St. NW, Washington,
DC, 20001.
Q. What is the average time frame for the peer-review
process?
A. Generally, authors should notify as to the
disposition of their article within six to eight weeks after submission.
Q. How do I contact the editorial office to get
status updates on my article?
A. Inquiries should be directed to the Publications
Department at (202) 347-1895 or via email.
Q. How can I obtain information about advertising
in the Journal of the National
A. Medical Association or the NMA News?
Advertising rates are available on the National Medical Association's
website. Please address al l inquiries to:Kimberly Taylor at 1012
Tenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 347-1895, ext 267
or e-mail at ktaylor@nmanet.org
Q. How can I obtain an editorial calendar?
A. The Journal of the National Medical Association
does not provide an editorial calendar.
Q. How do I submit items or events for inclusion
in the Calendar?
A. Meeting announcements from nonprofit organizations
will be considered for publication in the Journal of the National
Medical Association free of charge if the following information
is included:
· Date, title and location of meeting
· Sponsoring group
· Topics presented
· Whether or not commercial exhibits are held
· Number of CME credit hours
· Registration fees
· Contact person, address, telephone and fax numbers, email
address
Important notices pertaining to awards, certification, examinations
and grants and other announcements deemed appropriate by the Editor
will also be considered for publication. These should not exceed
200 words.
All announcements must be submitted at least four months before
the meeting date or notice deadline and will be published no later
than the issue of the month preceding the meeting or notice deadline.
Notices and announcements are subject to editorial review and
editing and should be pertinent to practice and clinical issues
affecting African-American physicians and the patients they serve.
Send information about upcoming events for the Calendar to: Calendar
Editor, 1012 Tenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 347-1895.
Q. How do I submit items for Members on the Move
or other articles for NMA News?
A. Send Members on the Move notices to Tomeka
Rawlings, National Medical Association, 1012 Tenth St. NW, Washington,
DC 20001. All other manuscript submissions for NMA News should
be sent to: Linda C. O'Bannon, MD, 1012 Tenth St. NW, Washington,
DC 20001, (202) 347-1895, (202) 842-3293.