Revista Universitas Medica

Aims & Scope

Universitas Medica is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to disseminating research findings in the field of health sciences. Its objective is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of health care through the publication of high-quality articles aimed at professionals, educators, and researchers in medicine, nursing, and related disciplines, both nationally and internationally.

The journal, published on a continuous basis, is co-edited by the Hospital Universitario San Ignacio and the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. It accepts original contributions, including research articles, as well as systematic and integrative reviews that foster the consolidation of knowledge across diverse health areas.

This journal provides immediate open access to its content, based on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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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.

• Actualización en diagnóstico y tratamiento del ataque cerebrovascular isquémico agudo

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Carolina, Andrea Estefania, Valentina, Andres, Isabel, Juliana

• Secuenciación de nueva generación (NGS) de ADN: presente y futuro en la práctica clínica

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Santiago, Rafael Adrián, Ana Milena, Sandra, Reggie

• Effective Feedback, An Essential Component of all Stages in Medical Education

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Angelika Beatriz Ellen, Javier Fabricio

• Telemedicina: historia, aplicaciones y nuevas herramientas en el aprendizaje

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Edward A., Sergio M., Carlos, Juan Carlos

• Comparison of Plasma Cytokine Levels before and after Treatment with Rituximab in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Associated Polyautoimmunity

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Julián Esteban, Manuel Antonio, Juana, Luz Stella

• Disfagia en el adulto mayor

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Carlos José, Diana María

• Salud de la adolescencia en Colombia: bases para una medicina de prevención

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Luz Helena

• La integración de la inteligencia artificial en la atención médica: desafíos éticos y de implementación

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Andrea, Fernando, Diego

• Guía de práctica clínica (GPC) para la prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento del sobrepeso y la obesidad en adultos

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Iván Dario

• Simulación clínica: “aproximación pedagógica de la simulación clínica”

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Adalberto