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Our Mission
The Student Medical Ethics Journal (SMEJ) is designed to encourage high school, undergraduate students, and graduate students to explore the ethical aspects of medicine, clinical research, and health policy. Our goal is for students to develop a deeper understanding of the ethical underpinnings of research and healthcare and find new ways to incorporate these principles into practice. We hope you enjoy reading our Fall 2023 Issue!
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The journal is no longer accepting submissions for the Fall 2025 issue which is due for publication in late January 2025.
Who are we?
The SMEJ is a student-run, student-lead group of people curious about medical ethics and their real-world implications. Our team is always expanding, contact us to see how you can help further our mission!
How It Works
The SMEJ accepts and publishes the following:
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Research abstract with ethical discussion
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Perspectives
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Case reports
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Literature review
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Multimedia (artworks, narrative medicine, audio/visual)​​
Not Sure What To Write About?
It might not seem like it, but every medical decision and policy will have important ethical concepts taken into consideration. Examples include the four pillars of medical ethics, (autonomy, non-malfeasance, beneficence, and justice). Perspective pieces may be focused on significant moments in medical ethics history, the importance of cultural sensitivity in medical training, medical ethics in media, or medical ethics related to current events. Writers must be professional and civil when discussing contentious topics.