Submit an Article

Thank you for your interest in submitting a practice-changing article. We are here to support you through the publication process.

Please note: We are not currently accepting article submissions via the website. Instead, we invite interested authors to email us their topic ideas for consideration by our editorial board before writing an article.

Editorial process

All articles and suggestions are reviewed and approved by the TCMP physician editorial board consisting of four BC physicians. The timeline from submission to acceptance to publication typically varies from three to 12 months. Accelerated publication may be considered. Details about our editorial process can be found on our Editorial Process page.

Submission guidelines

• Email us your topic idea for consideration by our editorial board before writing an article.
• All authors need to complete the copyright license agreement and disclosure form (see below in submission forms).
• Content needs to be evidence-based, unbiased, balanced, practice-changing, and focused on learner-centred objectives.
• Content needs to resolve potential barriers to practice change.
• Ensure the use of inclusive language. See the Inclusive Language Guide from UBC Faculty Development.
• Use high-quality evidence.
• When possible, provide practical resources, handouts, and point-of-care tools for patients and health professionals.
• Use generic drug names in lowercase.
• If adding images, provide original high-resolution images.
• If adding figures or tables taken or adapted from other sources, please obtain written permission and add it to the submission.
• Submit a Word document without formatting, as we strip all formatting.
• Aim for 700–1200 words.
• Use the AMA Manual of Style for references and resources: superscript in the article text and numbered consecutively at the end of the article. Avoid using auto-numbering as this can cause problems during production. UBC CPD will add links to references and resources.
• Submit a single article or series.
• Only use one of these sets of headings:
  1. PRACTICE CHANGE HEADINGS
     1. What I did before
     2. What changed my practice
     3. What I do now
     4. Resources for patients (if applicable)
     5. Resources for health professionals (if applicable)
     6. References (AMA style)
  2. PRACTICE TIP HEADINGS (in a case nothing specifically changed your practice, but you’ve noticed a frequent care gap or question that should be addressed)
     1. What care gaps or frequently asked questions I have noticed
     2. Data that answers these questions or gaps
     3. What I recommend (practice tip)
     4. Resources for patients (if applicable)
     5. Resources for health professionals (if applicable)
     6. References (AMA style)

Submission forms

Article submission by individuals 

Health professionals who wish to share their experience and knowledge in an article can review our submission guidelines. If you have a topic idea, please contact us to receive feedback and guidance from the editorial board before developing your article. There is no cost to submit a topic for review. 

Once a topic is approved, please ensure all authors:

1. Fill out the copyright license agreement individually.
2. Fill out the biography and disclosure form individually.

Article submission by educational partners 

Partners with an interest in publishing articles as part of an educational offering can contact us to discuss proposals for learning opportunities. Funding TCMP through these opportunities ensures the long-term availability of this important educational resource. 

Publication

Once the article is reviewed and finalized, it will be scheduled to be published on the website and emailed to our readers to help influence practice change and provide resources. Our readers will then have an opportunity to vote on the article’s impact on their practice and post questions and comments. We will invite you to respond to posted questions. Your biography and disclosures will be posted on the Authors page.

Contact

Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, or need assistance completing your article: tcmp.cpd@ubc.ca. Allow 4–6 weeks for replies.