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Genetics in Medicine Open
ISSN 2949-7744 · Elsevier · United States
Genetics in Medicine Open: impact factor 6.2 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 3,200; median 203 days to acceptance (98 articles, last 24 months); 1,059 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Genetics in Medicine Open is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Genomics and Rare Diseases, BRCA gene mutations in cancer and Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities, together about 37.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Genetics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Genetics in Medicine Open is an open access journal with a broad focus on medical genetics and genomic medicine, including all aspects of therapy. It has a strong emphasis on global submissions from diverse populations and authors from underrepresented backgrounds. The journal uses a double anonymous review process for submitted manuscripts.Positioned as an official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the companion journal of Genetics in Medicine, GIM Open is an international journal publishing scientific works that advance the knowledge, understanding, and practice of medical genetics and genomic medicine for all continents. GIM Open welcomes submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Commentaries and Brief Reports in the areas of clinical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, reproductive medicine, cancer genetics, pharmacogenomics, clinical trials, population genetics, public health, genome-wide association studies, polygenic risk, bioinformatics, methodologies, clinical implementation, ELSI (ethical, legal, and social issues), genetic counseling, and practice standards and guidelines.GIM Open welcomes submissions of data-driven, hypothesis-based and scientifically rigorous exploratory research that innovates or implements new science and technologies in genomic medicine. Manuscripts reporting animal models providing clinically relevant insights into human disease mechanisms and potential therapeutics are also welcome. Manuscripts of candidate disease gene discoveries based on a small cohort size but solidified by a high standard of scientific rigor, validity, and reproducibility may be considered. Rare case reports may be considered if they fill a knowledge gap in populations underrepresented in genetics research or experiencing health disparities, or inform exceptionally significant actionability in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics. GIM Open promotes studies that include diverse, especially under-represented, populations.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
Editor-in-chief Bo YuanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 11%); most named United States 17, Mainland China 3, Canada 3, United Kingdom 2, Hong Kong, China 1 (27 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Genomics and Rare DiseasesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology21.7%
- BRCA gene mutations in cancerBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology8.5%
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalitiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.9%
- Metabolism and Genetic DisordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6%
- Prenatal Screening and DiagnosticsMedicine5.7%
- Cancer Genomics and DiagnosticsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.4%
- Connective tissue disorders researchBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.1%
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PMCPubMedPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.82LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.08LetPub ·
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 25OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.27OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,791 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 898 | 898 | 11 |
| 2025 | 1,059 | 1,059 | 191 |
| 2024 | 1,032 | 1,032 | 603 |
| 2023 | 802 | 802 | 529 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
203 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 157 days – 260 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 10 days (98 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 214 days
- Sample
- 98 articles with submission and acceptance dates (118 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 190 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 34 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 3,200 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 3,200 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,560 / JPY 396,900 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 3,200 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,200 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- AMA
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- case reportFor case reports you are required to follow CARE guidelines and provide the CARE checklist at manuscript submission.Read the CARE guidelinesFollow the CARE chec…Length not stated
- correspondenceicle must be cited in the current text. Correspondence must begin with the salutation "To the Editor" and are limited to 1,000 words and 10 references. Figures,…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- letterThe following table details the article types that Genetics in Medicine Open publishes as well as the basic format and layout of all articles. Article typeDescr…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- literature reviewThe following table details the article types that Genetics in Medicine Open publishes as well as the basic format and layout of all articles. Article typeDescr…Length not stated
- reviewThe following table details the article types that Genetics in Medicine Open publishes as well as the basic format and layout of all articles. Article typeDescr…Length not stated
- systematic reviewThe following table details the article types that Genetics in Medicine Open publishes as well as the basic format and layout of all articles. Article typeDescr…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. Model summary
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Nomenclature of DNA Sequence Variants and Variant Data Sharing
Documenting variation in our genomes is an important undertaking for human research and clinical care. Accuracy in the notation of DNA sequence variants is essential for the success of this endeavor. Accurately naming and deposition of variants in appropriate databases ensures that the clinical literature is discoverable and usable by other researchers.Because of the importance of the issue and th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Genetics in Medicine Misconduct Policy
Ethics in publishing per Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
All queries should be directed to the Managing Editor (ME) Diane Dunham Drexler, MEd at ddrexler@acmg.net. In the event a complaint is against Diane Dunham Drexler please contact Kyle Brothers, MD, PhD, Chair, Ethics Advisory Committee, at kyle.brothers@louisville.edu. All complaints against the journal editors, reviewers, authors or staff are handled in strict confidence. The ME will bring the co…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review. Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2949-7744
- Society / sponsor
- American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Genetics in Medicine Open
What is the impact factor of Genetics in Medicine Open?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 6.2; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.5, h-index 13.
How long does peer review take at Genetics in Medicine Open?
Based on the dates recorded on 98 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 203 days (interquartile range 157–260 days); authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Genetics in Medicine Open?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: AMA; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Genetics in Medicine Open based?
Of the 27 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 11%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (17), Mainland China (3) and Canada (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Genetics in Medicine Open?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Genetics in Medicine Open is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PMC and PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Genetics in Medicine Open open access, and what is the APC?
Genetics in Medicine Open is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,200.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .