The University of Lynchburg School of Medicine and Health Sciences has launched the Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science, an online academic publication designed to promote research, collaboration, and innovation in medical and health sciences.
The JMS is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that solicits contributions from clinicians, educators, and researchers across the medical sciences. It seeks to advance knowledge through the publication of original research, case studies, clinical reviews, and expert perspectives, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue.
The development and launch of the Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science were spearheaded by Dr. James Kilgore ĘĽ22 DMSc and Dr. Thomas Colletti. They work alongside a dedicated editorial team to ensure the journal meets high academic standards and serves as a significant resource for the medical community.
The medical journal is the first launched by a post-professional PA Doctor of Medical Science program.
“The launch of the Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science represents a significant step forward in our University and school’s commitment to scholarly excellence and the dissemination of impactful research.” said Dr. Jenna Rolfs ʼ20 DMSc, dean of Lynchburg’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
“We are immensely grateful to Dr. Kilgore and Dr. Colletti for their dedication and leadership in making this vision a reality.”
Kilgore highlighted the value of the journal, saying, “Our goal was to create a dedicated platform for students and faculty to highlight the exceptional work within the DMSc program and to extend these publishing opportunities to other programs across the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
“This journal represents a significant opportunity for showcasing our collective scholarly efforts.”
The JMS is published quarterly and actively seeks submissions from various health disciplines, especially doctoral-level scholarly work from physician associates and other healthcare professionals.
The journal’s efforts are supported by both the DMSc program and the University’s Knight-Capron Library.
The inaugural issue of the Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science went live in March. Researchers interested in submitting articles or accessing published materials can visit the JMS website.
