Submission guidelines

The Journal of EquitAbility is a trainee-led, peer-reviewed publication centered on advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).

Who Can Submit?

  • Eligibility: Medical students, DO/MD candidates, and allied health trainees interested in PM&R.

Submission Categories

We accept two primary types of submissions for our quarterly issues:

Category

Focus

Word Limit (Excluding Refs)

1. Research Article Summaries

Concise summaries of recent PM&R literature (published within the last 3 months). Must include a mandatory DEI reflection/commentary.

Summary: $\le ***$ words

Commentary: $\le ***$ words

2. Editorials / Op-Eds

Reflective, opinion-based pieces on representation, diversity, and equity in rehabilitation medicine.

$\le ***$ words

General Formatting

  • File Type: Microsoft Word (.docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

  • Spacing: Double-spaced

  • Citation Style: AMA format

How to Submit (Google Form)

All submissions are uploaded via our dedicated Google Form and undergo a blind-review process. You must prepare two separate files:

Contact Information

For inquiries or clarifications, please contact: representationinrehab@gmail.com

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