NMC Approved Medicine Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a medicine 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 medicine 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 medicine 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 medicine journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Iranian Journal of Epidemiology Iranian Epidemiological Association
Iranian Journal of Health Sciences Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Health, Safety and Environment Iranian Journal of Health, Safety and Environment
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases Iranian Society of Nephrology
Iranian Journal of Neonatology Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Nuclear Medicine Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Pathology Iranian Society of Pathology
Iranian Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics Brieflands
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Public Health Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Radiology Brieflands
Iranian Journal of War and Public Health Janbazan Medical and Engineering Research Center
Iraq Medical Journal Nab'a Al-Hayat Foundation for Medical Sciences and Health Care - Press
Iraqi Journal of Hematology Wolters Kluwer Health
Irish Journal of Medical Science Springer Nature
Irish Medical Journal Irish Medical Association
IRYO Japanese Journal of National Medical Services Japanese Society of National Medical Services
Israel Medical Association Journal Israel Medical Association
Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sagl k Bilimleri Dergisi Istanbul Gelisim University Press
Istanbul Journal of Pharmacy Istanbul University Press
Istanbul Tip Fakultesi Dergisi Istanbul University Press
Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology Firenze University Press
Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology Edizioni Minerva Medica
Italian Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Edra s.p.a.
Italian Journal of Medicine PagePress
Italian Journal of Pediatrics Springer Nature
Italian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Edizioni Minerva Medica
JACC Basic to Translational Science Elsevier
JACC Cardiovascular Imaging Elsevier 14
JACC Cardiovascular Interventions Elsevier
JACC Heart Failure Elsevier
JAI Jurnal Anestesiologi Indonesia Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Diponegoro
JAMA Cardiology American Medical Association 24.0
JAMA Dermatology American Medical Association
JAMA Internal Medicine American Medical Association 39
JAMA Journal of the American Medical Association American Medical Association 120.7
JAMA Network Open American Medical Association 13.8
JAMA Neurology American Medical Association 29
JAMA Ophthalmology American Medical Association
JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery American Medical Association
JAMA Pediatrics American Medical Association 26.1
JAMA Psychiatry American Medical Association 25.8
JAMA Surgery American Medical Association 16.9
Japanese Journal of Allergology Japanese Society of Allergology
Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological Surgery Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery
Japanese Journal of Geriatrics Japan Geriatrics Society
Japanese Journal of Head and Neck Cancer Japan Society for Head and Neck Cancer

Why NMC-Approved Medicine 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 Medicine 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 medicine subject.
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