Title:Student-run academic journal celebrates first decade

“GMR is a platform led by medical students for the scientifically rigorous and interesting work done by medical students,” says Garvey. “Everything that GMR does mirrors that of a professional journal.”

GMR fosters dissemination of biomedical knowledge through manuscript submission from medical and biomedical graduate students.

“I appreciate how GMR aligns with Georgetown’s medical education mission,” says Garvey. “Current medical students are expected to participate actively in research in addition to learning clinical skills.”

“It’s motivating for students to know that their research work has the potential to be published by GMR,” adds Steen. Students on staff build skills in manuscript reviewing while learning the technical aspects of the publication process.

“I often tell students that one day in your academic career, you will have to provide peer reviews, but you’re never formally taught how—so working with GMR is a great learning opportunity to gain these skills now,” explains Mereddy.

Reflecting on the 10th anniversary, Mereddy notes there’s been a lot of progress improving GMR’s institutional presence.

“GMR publishes on average 16 to 20 student papers per year. We have been reaching out to faculty members to encourage students to submit papers, but we also publicize heavily to students,” says Plankey.

Likewise, GMR is currently reaching out to Howard University medical students to publish their work as well, expanding the journal’s footprint across DC.

“It has been heartening to be part of an energized journal dedicated to contributing to the student research space,” says Mereddy.