Internal Medicine Journal

Aims & Scope

The Internal Medicine Journal is the official journal of the Adult Medicine Division of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

Its purpose is to publish high-quality internationally competitive peer-reviewed original medical research, both laboratory and clinical, relating to the study and research of human disease.

Papers will be considered from all areas of medical practice and science.

The Journal also has a major role in continuing medical education and publishes review articles relevant to physician education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9944

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1640

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.584

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	85

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Diabetes as a risk factor for dementia and mild cognitive impairment: a meta‐analysis of longitudinal studies

  Citation: 800

  Authors: G., C., H., H.

• Antecedents to hospital deaths

  Citation: 336

  Authors: K. M., P. J., T., K., T., S. L., G. F., G.

• The six‐minute walk test: a useful metric for the cardiopulmonary patient

  Citation: 297

  Authors: T., A. L., M. T., T. J., A. E.

• Adverse drug events as a cause of hospital admission in the elderly

  Citation: 292

  Authors: M., F., J. H.

• Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome: a misnomer reviewed

  Citation: 220

  Authors: V. L., M. A., T. J.

• Food allergy: is prevalence increasing?

  Citation: 215

  Authors: Mimi L. K., Raymond J.

• Tauopathies: classification and clinical update on neurodegenerative diseases associated with microtubule‐associated protein tau

  Citation: 205

  Authors: D. R.

• Current approach to eating disorders: a clinical update

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Phillipa

• Current use of aminoglycosides: indications, pharmacokinetics and monitoring for toxicity

  Citation: 179

  Authors: M. L., B. A., A. C., D. L.

• Consensus guidelines for diagnosis, prophylaxis and management of <scp><i>P</i></scp><i>neumocystis jirovecii</i> pneumonia in patients with haematological and solid malignancies, 2014

  Citation: 179

  Authors: L., C., J., B. W., S. C., C., K. A.

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