Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

We are delighted to share this updated collection covering subjects such as: Pain Management & Medicine and Anesthesiology. Scroll through 10+ free chapters, learn more about our Journal of Sickle Cell Disease and explore publishing with the Pain Medicine journal.

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Introducing the Journal of Sickle Cell Disease

Published in partnership with the Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, the Journal of Sickle Cell Disease is dedicated to publishing the most exceptional scientific articles related to Sickle Cell Disease. It is a pivotal platform for sharing knowledge and promoting a holistic understanding of the disease, its treatment, and efforts towards a cure.  

"What Do I Do Now" Series 

The American Academy Of Pain Medicine

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Pain Medicine is a Journal dedicated to pain clinicians, educators, and researchers with an interest in pain from various medical specialties and related health disciplines. The Journal promotes the visibility and development of pain medicine as a worldwide interdisciplinary medical specialty within a collaborative, multidisciplinary pain field.

The top 5 reasons you should publish in the journal - selected by the Editor in Chief, Dr. Robert W. Hurley - are highlighted below.

Pain Medicine is read by researchers around the world, ensuring global reach and impact.


Authors can view all article-level metrics on the OUP platform.


Browse the dedicated Twitter channel sharing published research and topical news.

Global readership and article-level impact 

  • 2022 Impact Factor: 3.1. Impact Factor is seen as (one) indicator of the quality of a journal; therefore, publishing your work in a journal with a high Impact Factor reflects the high quality of your work.
    (Source: Journal Citation Reports™ from Clarivate, 2023.)

  • Diverse, experienced Editorial Board supporting the international reach of your work.

Reputation and journal metrics 

Rapid and transparent editorial process 

Pain Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal supported by a rigorous editorial process to ensure it publishes only the highest quality research.

Easy-to-use submission system

Pain Medicine has a simple online submission process, using ScholarOne, and you can submit your initial manuscript format-free.

Pain Medicine offers the option of publishing under an open access licence, with discounts for members of the AAPM and FPM, allowing more people to view and download your work.

OUP has a growing number of Read and Publish agreements with institutions and consortia which provide funding for open access publishing. This means authors from participating institutions can publish open access, and the institution may pay the charge.

Find out more about your open access options, including reduced or waived APCs for authors from emerging nations.

Open access options

Ready to publish your research with Pain Medicine

Read our author guidelines for more information on publishing with Pain Medicine, including how to prepare your manuscript, then visit our online submissions site to submit your research. 

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