NMC Approved Health Professions Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a health professions professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved health professions journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the health professions field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved health professions journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Acta Gymnica Palacky University Olomouc
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
American Journal of Audiology American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Journal of Occupational Therapy SAGE
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal John Wiley & Sons
British Journal of Occupational Therapy SAGE
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy SAGE
Ergotherapie und Rehabilitation Schulz-Kirchner Verlag GmbH
European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy BMJ Publishing Group
European Journal of Physiotherapy Taylor & Francis
Fisioterapia Elsevier
Health Care for Women International Taylor & Francis
Hearing Journal Wolters Kluwer Health
Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy SAGE
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal World Scientific Publishing 1.5
International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Research, Education, and Practice Multimed Inc.
International Journal of Yoga Therapy International Association of Yoga Therapists
Journal of Chiropractic Education Allen Press
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Elsevier
Journal of Coaching and Sports Science FoundAE (Foundation of Advanced Education)
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Elsevier
Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy Taylor & Francis
Journal of Optometry Spanish Council of Optometry
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Movement Science Media
Journal of Physiotherapy Australian Physiotherapy Association
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology American Academy of Audiology
Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association Canadian Chiropractic Association
Kinesiology University of Zagreb - Faculty of Kinesiology
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Elsevier
New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy Physiotherapy New Zealand
Occupational Therapy in Health Care Taylor & Francis
Occupational Therapy International John Wiley & Sons
OTJR Occupation, Participation and Health SAGE
Physical Therapy Oxford University Press
Physical Therapy Journal of Indonesia Udayana University
Physiotherapia Croatica Croatian Society of Physiotherapists
Physiotherapy Canada University of Toronto Press
Physiotherapy Research International John Wiley & Sons
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Taylor & Francis
Physiotherapy United Kingdom Elsevier
Revue du Podologue Elsevier
Rigakuryoho Kagaku Society of Physical Therapy Science (Rigaku Ryoho Kagakugakkai)
Rwanda Public Health Bulletin Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)
Seminars in Hearing Thieme
South African Journal of Physiotherapy AOSIS (Pty) Ltd
Sprache Stimme Gehor Thieme

Why NMC-Approved Health Professions Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Health Professions Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your health professions subject.
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