Arts and Humanities articles include creative pieces such as fiction, poetry, photography, and art, inside or outside of medicine.
Refer to our Editorial for more information. For artwork, consult the Guidelines for Figures. Please note that JBJS limits Arts and Humanities publications to no more than 2 per calendar year per author.
- 1000-word limit for written pieces
- An artist’s statement for visual pieces
If you have an idea for an Arts and Humanities article but are unsure if it is a good fit for the JBJS audience and will meet publication criteria, complete our Editorial Proposal Form. We will route it to the relevant JBJS editor and they will respond, typically within 30 days.