About this journal
The Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association (JNHMA) provides a forum for physicians and other healthcare professionals to share the unique and important issues that affect the Hispanic/Latino communities. The Journal’s mission is to serve as an educational hub for topics regarding public health, health equity, and the health of Hispanics and other underserved communities in the United States and abroad.
About the NHMA
The National Hispanic Medical Association works to improve the health and well-being of the Hispanic populations locally, regionally, and nationally through mentorship, educational resources, improving healthcare access, and advocacy. In accordance with NHMA’s overall mission, this journal will provide a forum for idea sharing, research findings, and advocacy tools for everyone interested in advancing health equity through public advocacy, academic research, and education.
Submission Guidelines:
- Formatting
The main structure, format, and references should follow the AMA Style Guidelines. - Title
The primary goal of a title should be to summarize the main idea(s) of your paper simply and clearly. The title should be positioned in the upper half of the page and centered. Do not bold, underline, or italicize the title. - Author Information
Include your first name, middle initial(s), and last name. Omit all titles (e.g. Dr., Professor) and degrees (e.g. MA, PhD, EdD), if applicable.
Center and double-space your name and the name of your college, university, or institution. - Abstract
The abstract should include the following sections: The study objective, background, or context of the research; the main ideas explored and/or the study design and method; and the main conclusions and/or the results of the study. - Keywords
List 3-10 keywords at the end of your abstract. - Length
The target length for an article is 3,000-4,500 words, excluding notes.