GMS journal for medical education: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 2366-5017 · German Medical Science GMS Publishing House · Multidisciplinary
Half of the articles GMS journal for medical education accepted in 2024 were accepted within 215 days of submission (n = 73); the middle half took 165–257 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does GMS journal for medical education take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73 | 165 | 215 | 257 | — | 2.7% | 99% |
| 2023 | 52 | 146 | 199 | 253 | — | 0.0% | 98% |
| 2022 | 60 | 171 | 230 | 289 | — | 3.3% | 100% |
| 2021 | 60 | 172 | 229 | 286 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2020 | 134 | 91 | 119 | 215 | — | 0.0% | 99% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 274 days after it ends).
- 2025: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 281 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2024
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 2 | 2.7% |
| 30–59 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 60–89 | 3 | 4.1% |
| 90–119 | 2 | 2.7% |
| 120–149 | 10 | 13.7% |
| 150–179 | 7 | 9.6% |
| 180–209 | 9 | 12.3% |
| 210–239 | 14 | 19.2% |
| 240–269 | 14 | 19.2% |
| 270–299 | 2 | 2.7% |
| 300–329 | 4 | 5.5% |
| 330–359 | 2 | 2.7% |
| 360+ | 4 | 5.5% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2024 articles appeared online within 120 days (middle half 74–168 days, n = 73).
From submission to online publication, the median was 358 days (middle half 269–402 days, n = 73).
Read these numbers carefully
- These times describe articles the journal accepted. Rejected manuscripts never appear in public data, so they cannot tell you how long a rejection takes.
- Dates are the ones the publisher deposited with PubMed. Some publishers record the date a revised manuscript arrived as the submission date, which makes review look faster.
- Invited articles and special issues can move faster than regular submissions.
Open access status and publishing fees
Open access (listed in DOAJ). Listed APC: 800 EUR (about $923 at ECB rates of Sep 15, 2026; DOAJ).
Institutions reported paying a median of about $865 per article (2023–2025, 31 reported payments in OpenAPC; converted from euros at yearly ECB average rates).
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Integrity and indexing signals
Facts from public records, shown without judgement. See the methodology for why each can be worth a closer look.
| Listed in DOAJ | Yes (DOAJ record) |
|---|---|
| Articles indexed for MEDLINE in 2024 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 341 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.00 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 2.7% of 2024 articles |
| Publication volume | 59 articles added to PubMed in 2024 (+0% vs 2023). |
Topics and scope
- Education Methods and Technologies (17% of indexed topics)
- Health and Medical Studies (13% of indexed topics)
- Sociology and Education Studies (7% of indexed topics)
- Linguistic research and analysis (7% of indexed topics)
- Innovations in Medical Education (5% of indexed topics)
- Medical Practices and Rehabilitation (5% of indexed topics)
Similar journals — faster or cheaper, side by side
Journals publishing on the most similar topics (OpenAlex), ordered by similarity. Only 2024 figures are compared with the 2024 median of GMS journal for medical education, 215 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz | 133 (2024, n = 133) | ≈$2,890 | — | No | Yes |
| Zeitschrift für Evidenz Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen | 198 (2024, n = 81) | ≈$3,442 | — | No | Yes |
| Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie | 54 (2024, n = 65) | ≈$3,390 | — | No | Yes |
| Medizinische Klinik - Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin | 80 (2024, n = 94) | ≈$3,390 | — | No | Yes |
| Wiener klinische Wochenschrift | 82 (2024, n = 87) | ≈$4,690 | — | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does GMS journal for medical education take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles GMS journal for medical education accepted in 2024 were accepted within 215 days of submission (n = 73); the middle half took 165–257 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are GMS journal for medical education articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2024 appeared online within 120 days of acceptance (n = 73).
Does GMS journal for medical education charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: 800 EUR (about $923 at ECB rates of Sep 15, 2026; DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 2366-5017; NLM ID 101676086; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 73 articles accepted in 2024 with valid dates; excluded records for that year: none.
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Data sources. Submission, acceptance and publication dates: Courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed, entries through Sep 15, 2026). NLM does not endorse Journal Clock, and these figures may not reflect the most current PubMed data. Journal fees and open-access listing: DOAJ (CC0, retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Fees paid by institutions: OpenAPC (Open Database License, retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Retractions: Retraction Watch Database via Crossref (retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Journal identifiers and topics: OpenAlex (CC0). Currency conversion: ECB reference rates (Sep 15, 2026). How these numbers are calculated · For organisations.