Journal profile · Medicine, General & Internal
MEDICINA CLINICA
ISSN 0025-7753 · eISSN 1578-8989 · Ediciones Doyma, S.L. · SPAIN · Weekly · Founded 1943
MEDICINA CLINICA: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.65; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,800; median 43 days to acceptance (135 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 273 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
MEDICINA CLINICA is published by Ediciones Doyma, S.L. and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management, Healthcare Systems and Technology and Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies, together about 17.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Launched in 1943, Medicina Clínica is a fortnightly journal aimed at the promotion of clinical research and practice among internal medicine and other specialists. The key characteristics of Medicina Clínica are the scientific and methodological rigor of its manuscripts, the topicality of its contents, and, especially, its practical focus with highly useful information for clinical practice. Medicina Clínica is predominantly interested in publishing original research manuscripts, which are rigorously selected according to their quality, originality, and interest, and also in continued medical education-oriented manuscripts, which are commissioned by the journal to relevant authors (Editorials, Reviews, and Diagnosis and Treatment). These manuscripts contain updated topics with a major clinical or conceptual relevance in modern medicine. The journal adheres to the standards of academic research publications in all aspects including peer-review and ethical principles. The journal accepts articles in Spanish and English.Medicina Clínica is included in the General and Internal Medicine category of Clarivate.Manuscripts with a focus on clinical practice, including original research, case reports and clinical images, can be submitted to the journal's open access companion title, Medicina Clínica Práctica .Medicina Clínica, fundada en 1943, es una publicación quincenal dedicada a la promoción de la investigación y de la práctica clínica entre los especialistas de la medicina interna, así como otras especialidades. Son características fundamentales de esta publicación el rigor científico y metodológico de sus artículos, la actualidad de los temas y, sobre todo, su sentido práctico, buscando siempre que la información sea de la mayor utilidad en la práctica clínica.Los contenidos de Medicina Clínica abarcan se centran en los trabajos de investigación original, rigurosamente seleccionados atendiendo a su calidad, originalidad e interés, y en los trabajos orientados a la formación continuada, encomendados por la revista a autores relevantes (Editoriales, Revisiones y Diagnóstico y Tratamiento). En estos artículos se ponen al día aspectos de destacado interés clínico o conceptual en la medicina moderna. La revista sigue los estándares de la publicación científica en todos sus aspectos como la revisión por pares y los preceptos éticos. La revista acepta artículos en Español y en Inglés.Medicina Clínica está incluida dentro de la categoría de Medicina Interna y General de Clarivate.Artículos focalizados en la práctica clínica, including investigación original, casos clínicos e imágenes clínicas, pueden enviarse al revista Open Access Medicina Clínica Práctica .
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine, General & Internal
Editor-in-chief Miquel VillardellPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 9 (9 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementMedicine6.2%
- Healthcare Systems and TechnologyBusiness, Management and Accounting5.8%
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesMedicine5.8%
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and LipoproteinsMedicine5%
- Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine4.9%
- Health and Lifestyle StudiesHealth Professions4.7%
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesMedicine4.5%
- Ethics and bioethics in healthcareMedicine4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Medicine, General & Internal | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ClarivatePublisher 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
- 2.65LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.79LetPub ·
- h-index
- 62LetPub ·
- h-index
- 81OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,152OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.07OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.78%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 152LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 14,340 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 337 | 39 | 54 |
| 2025 | 273 | 48 | 247 |
| 2024 | 376 | 67 | 751 |
| 2023 | 360 | 71 | 1,154 |
| 2022 | 273 | 70 | 906 |
| 2021 | 403 | 127 | 2,020 |
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
43 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 23 days – 88 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 45 days (135 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 92 days
- Sample
- 135 articles with submission and acceptance dates (829 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)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 68 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 74 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 2,800 / EUR 2,550 / GBP 2,240 / JPY 347,280 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,200 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,600 words
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- brief reportOriginal research with a limited number of patients or sample, and specific objectives and results are suitable for this section. The article must have the same…main text ≤ 1,300 words · abstract ≤ 180 words · references ≤ 10
- editorialThey are always commissioned, although unsolicited editorials may occasionally be considered previous consultation with the Editor. The text is limited to a max…main text ≤ 2,000 words · references ≤ 20
- editorialsThey are always commissioned, although unsolicited editorials may occasionally be considered previous consultation with the Editor. The text is limited to a max…Length not stated
- letterAny article sent to this journal will follow the guidelines described in the section "Ethics in the publication" of this guide for authors, therefore it is esse…Length not stated
- letters to the editorLetters related to articles published by the journal are the first choice for this section as well as letters providing opinions and unusual observations and ex…main text ≤ 700 words · references ≤ 5
- original articleOriginal research about etiology, physiopathology, pathology, epidemiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment are recommended for this sectio…main text ≤ 3,000 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · references ≤ 30
- protocolAny article sent to this journal will follow the guidelines described in the section "Ethics in the publication" of this guide for authors, therefore it is esse…Length not stated
- review articleReviews of current work reflecting progress in various fields of medicine are requested from recognized specialists. Voluntary contributions will be subject to …main text ≤ 4,200 words · abstract ≤ 150 words · figures and tables ≤ 6
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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 Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
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 ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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
Peer review type: single anonymized review process. Model summary
This journal follows a single 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 sharing is allowed. Model summary
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
- Ediciones Doyma, S.L.
- Country or region
- SPAIN
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Founded
- 1943
- ISSN
- 0025-7753
- Electronic ISSN
- 1578-8989
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about MEDICINA CLINICA
What CAS zone is MEDICINA CLINICA in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, MEDICINA CLINICA is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Medicine, General & Internal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of MEDICINA CLINICA?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.65; CiteScore 2.8, h-index 81.
How long does peer review take at MEDICINA CLINICA?
Based on the dates recorded on 135 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 43 days (interquartile range 23–88 days); authors report an average review time of 4–8 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 MEDICINA CLINICA?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,600 words; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional. 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 MEDICINA CLINICA based?
Of the 9 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index MEDICINA CLINICA?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, MEDICINA CLINICA is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is MEDICINA CLINICA open access, and what is the APC?
MEDICINA CLINICA is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,800.
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: .