Cureus Journal of Medical Science

The Cureus Journal of Medical Science (Cureus J Med Science, ISSN: 2168-8184) is a peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal published by Springer Nature. Its scope encompasses the full spectrum of clinical medicine, medical education, and health policy, with a particular emphasis on rapid dissemination of practical, evidence-based findings. The journal welcomes a diverse range of article types, including original research, comprehensive reviews, case reports, technical reports, and editorials, as well as unique formats such as “graphical abstracts” and curated collections of medical images. A defining feature of Cureus is its commitment to transparency and efficiency; it employs a streamlined, post-publication peer-review model, where accepted manuscripts are published online first and then subjected to open commentary and formal review, allowing for immediate distribution of findings while maintaining academic rigor. The target audience includes practicing clinicians, academic researchers, medical students, and healthcare administrators seeking current, accessible, and citable clinical knowledge. With a 2026 Journal Citation Reports Impact Factor of 1.300, the journal is placed in the JCR Quartile 3 (Q3) within the Medicine, General & Internal category. This standing reflects its role as a respectable but specialized outlet within the competitive medical literature landscape, prioritizing accessibility and speed over a high selectivity threshold. The journal’s open-access model, combined with its affiliation with a major publisher, ensures broad global reach and compliance with funder mandates, making it a practical venue for disseminating diverse medical insights and supporting continuous professional development across the healthcare community.