Journal profile · Medicine, General & Internal
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
ISSN 0025-6196 · eISSN 1942-5546 · Elsevier Science · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1964
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: CAS Zone 2 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 6.43; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,900; median 127 days to acceptance (117 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: moderate; 420 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Mayo Clinic Proceedings is published by Elsevier Science and is in Zone 2 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Human auditory perception and evaluation, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Legal Cases and Commentary, together about 29.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
A Peer-Reviewed Medical Journal Sponsored by Mayo Clinic and Authored by Physicians WorldwideOne of the premier online only peer-reviewed clinical journals in general and internal medicine, Mayo Clinic Proceedings is among the most widely read and highly cited scientific publications for physicians. While the Proceedings is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, it welcomes submissions from authors worldwide, publishing articles that focus on clinical medicine and support the professional and educational needs of its readers.Continuously published since 1926, the Mayo Clinic Proceedings' content includes Nobel-prize-winning research. The Proceedings has an impact factor of 6.5, ranking it #29 out of 336 journals in the Medicine, General and Internal category.Mayo Clinic Proceedings welcomes manuscripts that focus on clinical and laboratory medicine, health care policy and economics, medical education and ethics, and related topics:Each monthly issue consists of original research, reviews, clinical content, editorials, commentaries, special articles, and other short items.Among unique articles are Concise Review for Clinicians, Residents' Clinics, and specially commissioned Reviews.My Treatment Approach articles present expert opinion on difficult clinical situations.Consensus Recommendations provide answers to questions not resolved in other published guidelines.The journal carries articles that offer free CME credit from Mayo Clinic.The Proceedings also offers supplemental material and videos directly related to individual articles.The average number of days from first submission to decision is 14 days and from acceptance to pre-proof publication is less than 2 weeks. Mayo Clinic Proceedings' overall acceptance rate is approximately 17%, with original research articles at 8%. More than 80% of manuscripts are submitted by non-Mayo authors. For novel, time-sensitive research, an expedited review is available upon request and at the discretion of the Editorial Board.Authors are also welcome to submit to the journal's open access companion titles, Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes and Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine, General & Internal
Editor-in-chief Karl A. NathPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named United States 27, Australia 3, Lebanon 3, Mainland China 1, India 1 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering12%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance10.2%
- Legal Cases and CommentaryMedicine7.7%
- Legal case studies and regulationsSocial Sciences6.3%
- Japanese History and CultureSocial Sciences6%
- Medical History and InnovationsArts and Humanities4.5%
- History of Medical PracticeMedicine4.4%
- Cardiac Imaging and DiagnosticsMedicine3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 6.43LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 10.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.67LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 157LetPub ·
- h-index
- 297OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8,187OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.23OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 15.2%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 117LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 25,771 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 328 | 107 | 88 |
| 2025 | 420 | 198 | 893 |
| 2024 | 368 | 274 | 1,506 |
| 2023 | 340 | 272 | 2,696 |
| 2022 | 388 | 272 | 5,126 |
| 2021 | 492 | 364 | 9,864 |
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
127 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 75 days – 197 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 20 days (112 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 195 days
- Sample
- 117 articles with submission and acceptance dates (739 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)
- 4–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- ModerateLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 17%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 14 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 65 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 81 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,900 / EUR 3,650 / GBP 3,120 / JPY 483,720 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,640 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted21, with length limits
- case reporturaged to contact the editorial office. Case Reports Case Reports should be approximately 800 to 1800 words (up to 7 typed, double-spaced pages). Case reports m…main text ≤ 1,800 words · figures and tables ≤ 2
- case reportsCase ReportsLength not stated
- clinical practice guidelinesClinical Practice GuidelinesLength not stated
- commentaryCommentaries are intended to offer expert insights into important or controversial topics related to clinical medicine, medical economics, governmental policy, …Length not stated
- concise review for cliniciansConcise Review for CliniciansLength not stated
- consensus recommendationsConsensus RecommendationsLength not stated
- correspondenceLetters to the Editor and Replies. The Editor welcomes letters and comments, particularly pertaining to recently published articles in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, …main text ≤ 800 words · references ≤ 6
- editorialSubmission of Editorials is by invitation from, or prior arrangement with, the Editorial Board. Most Editorials will comment on other material (eg, an innovativ…Length not stated
- editorialsEditorialsLength not stated
- medical imagesMedical ImagesLength not stated
- my treatment approachMy Treatment ApproachLength not stated
- original articleThese include prospective clinical trials, laboratory research, retrospective clinical analyses (eg, case series), meta-analyses, and related research. Priority…Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal Articles are also reviewed by a statistician to ensure the appropriateness of the methodology.Length not stated
- perspectiveThis type of article provides a succinct and appealing discussion of a topic that is either important, timely, or controversial. A Perspective is intended to hi…main text ≤ 1,500 words · references ≤ 10
- perspectives and controversiesPerspectives and ControversiesLength not stated
- residents' clinicsResidents' ClinicsLength not stated
- review articleThese consist of a critical assessment of literature and existing data. Priority for publication is given to topics with relevance to the clinical care of patie…Length not stated
- review articlesReview ArticlesLength not stated
- solicited reviewSolicited ReviewLength not stated
- thematic reviewsThematic ReviewsLength not stated
- understanding diseaseUnderstanding DiseaseLength 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, Self-archiving
- AI use Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing
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
Mayo Clinic Proceedings follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations on authorship. According to the ICMJE, all authors should have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for the content, either all of the work or an important part of it. To take public responsibility, an author must be able to defend the content (all or an imp…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure Policy
Authors. All authors are required to complete his or her own ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest statement. These forms should be uploaded at submission by the corresponding author. Authors should also include all financial support of the research and conflict of interest disclosures on the Title page of the manuscript. In addition, all authors are required to complete his…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing Policy
Data sharing policy Model summary
At this time authors are asked to state if data will be shared and provide an explanation if data cannot be shared.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Does not publish animal research Model summary
Mayo Clinic Proceedings does not publish manuscripts on animal research.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be asked to complete a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' (see more information on this). An e-mail will be sent to the corresponding author confirming receipt of the manuscript together with a 'Journal Publishing Agreement' form or a link to the online version of this agreement.Subscribers may reproduce tables of contents or prepare lists of articles includ…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
Please visit our Open Access page for more information about open access publishing in this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process and Confidentiality
Single anonymized review process Model summary
Mayo Clinic Proceedings uses a single anonymized review process. Reviewer identities are not, and should not be, disclosed to the authors or other reviewers. In addition, authors should not contact those whom they presume to be reviewers of their manuscript. All contributions are initially assessed by an Associate Editor for suitability for the journal. Initial editorial reviews usually are comple…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint Servers
Considers preprint servers Model summary
In alignment with Elsevier's Sharing Policy (https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies/sharing), we will consider papers previously posted on preprint servers such as arXiv, bioRxiv, ChemRxiv, and SSRN. At submission, authors must acknowledge, in the cover letter, the preprint server deposit, including the date of deposition, and provide any associated URLs or DOIs. Papers should not be posted to a …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving Embargo
All information regarding the content and publication date of accepted manuscripts is confidential. Information contained in or about accepted articles cannot appear in any media outlet (print, broadcast, or electronic) until online 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 Science
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1964
- ISSN
- 0025-6196
- Electronic ISSN
- 1942-5546
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Mayo Clinic Proceedings
What CAS zone is Mayo Clinic Proceedings in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Mayo Clinic Proceedings is in Zone 2 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Medicine, General & Internal; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Mayo Clinic Proceedings?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 6.43; CiteScore 10.9, h-index 297.
How long does peer review take at Mayo Clinic Proceedings?
Based on the dates recorded on 117 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 127 days (interquartile range 75–197 days); authors report an average review time of 4–8 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Moderate”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 17%. 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 Mayo Clinic Proceedings?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; 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 Mayo Clinic Proceedings based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (27), Australia (3) and Lebanon (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Mayo Clinic Proceedings?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Mayo Clinic Proceedings is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Mayo Clinic Proceedings open access, and what is the APC?
Mayo Clinic Proceedings is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,900.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .