If 

you have a story idea or drafted article, e-mail the word document file to Editor Danielle Galian-Coologeorgen, MPS, and Medical Editor in Chief Cedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP. We’ll review your submission and update you on next steps. 

To submit a story pitch, please send a 250 word summary along with bullet points of the following:

Why our readers would value the story.

How the story would influence the provision of emergency medicine.

What you hope the reader would learn from your article.

Potential outside experts or sources for the story. 

The usual length of standard articles (departments, columns, one- to two-page articles) is about 800 words. The usual length of feature articles (two or more pages) is about 1,200 words. A reference list is also required to support researched material and the practice of evidence based medicine. 

Preference will be given to new voices.

Submit a Case Report

To be considered for publication, send your case presentation to Medical Editor in Chief Cedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP, with the following:

200-word introduction of the patient’s presentation, followed by,

600 word description of the diagnosis and management of the case including up to three bulleted teaching points,

10 reference maximum.

Rare, but not unusual, cases with clinical importance to emergency medicine will be considered. Those with clinical images preferred.

Submit a Letter to the Editor

ACEP Now welcomes letters to the editor from our readers. Letters should be 250 words or less, may be edited for length and style, and are published online and/or in print at the editorial team’s discretion. Submit your letter including your name, title, organization, and contact information to Editor Danielle Galian-Coologeorgen, MPS.

Interested in Joining ACEP Now’s Medical Freelance Corps?

ACEP Now welcomes guest articles by physician writers. Send us an email with a brief writing sample to discuss opportunities.