The Journal of Medical, Surgical and Clinical Case Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to documenting and disseminating significant clinical experiences and procedural insights from across the fields of general medicine, surgery, and interdisciplinary clinical practice. In today’s fast-evolving medical landscape, case-based learning continues to be a cornerstone of both academic instruction and clinical decision-making. This journal serves as a detailed archive of rare, instructive, or complex medical and surgical cases that offer practical learning value for healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and students.

The journal places strong emphasis on well-documented and articulated case reports that contribute to diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic innovation, surgical technique, or improved patient care. We recognize that every clinical case is a potential source of learning, whether it involves an unusual disease presentation, a novel intervention, an unexpected complication, or a successful multidisciplinary approach to patient management. By providing a space for such cases to be published and studied, we aim to enhance reflective practice and knowledge sharing across the global medical community.

While many journals restrict space for case-based literature, this journal is entirely focused on amplifying clinical narratives that have real educational and clinical significance. Our format is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers, offering clarity in clinical reasoning and transparency in decision-making. Submissions are evaluated not just for their novelty, but also for their clarity, ethics, and the extent to which they contribute to the literature on disease patterns, surgical protocols, or evidence-based care pathways.

Scope and Focus

The Journal of Medical, Surgical and Clinical Case Studies welcomes submissions from all branches of medicine and surgery. Our scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Internal medicine and its subspecialties
• General and specialized surgery
• Emergency and trauma care
• Diagnostic challenges and delayed diagnoses
• Rare or atypical disease presentations
• Complication management and postoperative care
• Infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship
• Oncological case studies and palliative interventions
• Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
• Neurological and neurosurgical cases
• Obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive medicine
• Orthopedic and musculoskeletal case reports
• Endocrine and metabolic disorders
• Interdisciplinary clinical collaborations
• Imaging and procedural radiology insights
• Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures
• Clinical pharmacology and adverse drug reactions
• Ethical dilemmas in clinical care

We encourage case reports that present differential diagnosis approaches, surgical decision trees, or structured clinical pathways. Submissions may include operative photos, imaging, diagrams, and follow-up data to support comprehensive understanding. In addition to individual case reports, the journal also accepts case series, brief communications, and procedural case videos, subject to peer review.

Real-World Clinical Insight

This journal values contributions that are grounded in actual clinical practice. Whether originating from tertiary hospitals, rural clinics, private practice, or teaching institutions, cases that reflect the complexities of real-world patient care are considered vital. We welcome case-based studies that raise important questions or generate hypotheses for future research, even if they do not yield definitive conclusions. The goal is not just to report outcomes, but to illustrate reasoning, reflect on choices, and share hard-earned insights that may benefit future patients and practitioners.

Each published article aims to serve as a high-quality teaching tool. We encourage authors to incorporate clear learning objectives, reflective discussion, and take-home points that resonate with early-career professionals as well as seasoned clinicians. Submissions should demonstrate attention to clinical ethics, patient consent, and the responsible sharing of sensitive information.

Global Accessibility and Participation

The Journal of Medical, Surgical and Clinical Case Studies is international in scope. We invite submissions from all geographic regions and clinical settings. We are particularly interested in cases from underrepresented contexts, including low-resource settings, mobile clinics, disaster medicine units, and community health networks. These cases often illuminate adaptive strategies, cultural dimensions of care, and systemic challenges that are less visible in traditional hospital-centered narratives.

Our open-access model ensures that all published material is freely available to clinicians, educators, and trainees worldwide. This model supports the dissemination of clinical knowledge to regions where access to subscription-based medical literature is limited, thereby contributing to more equitable medical education and patient care.

Editorial Integrity and Review Process

Each submission undergoes a thorough editorial and peer review process. Our editorial board includes experienced clinicians, surgeons, and academic faculty from various disciplines who are committed to fair, constructive, and timely evaluations. Reviewers assess submissions for educational value, clinical soundness, originality, structure, and ethical integrity.

Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that follow international standards for case reporting, including the CARE (Case Report) guidelines. Patient consent is mandatory for all identifiable case reports, and authors must ensure compliance with ethical standards related to patient privacy and institutional approval where applicable.

The journal is published online and operates on a continuous publication model. Accepted articles are published promptly and assigned DOIs to facilitate citation, indexing, and long-term archiving. Supplementary materials such as operative videos, annotated image sets, or teaching slides may be included where appropriate.

A Platform for Reflective Clinical Practice

By documenting the lived experience of clinicians and patients, the Journal of Medical, Surgical and Clinical Case Studies supports a reflective and responsive medical culture. We see value in the small details; those that highlight decision points, complications, recoveries, or uncertainties. Through these published cases, we aim to spark inquiry, improve care, and contribute to the ongoing professional development of healthcare providers around the world.

This journal is not limited to breakthrough science or landmark procedures. Rather, it is grounded in the belief that case-based knowledge, when clearly communicated and ethically presented, is an indispensable part of clinical education. We invite clinicians, researchers, and healthcare teams to share their experiences and lessons in the service of collective learning and improved patient care.