The Sydney University Medical Journal (SUMJ), published since 1905, is the premier publication of the Sydney University Medical Society (MedSoc). SUMJ aims to showcase high-quality academic and creative works from those associated with medicine at the University of Sydney.

SUMJ is now seeking submissions for its 2010 issue in both the themed and general sections. Students, academics and recent graduates associated with the Sydney Medical School are invited to contribute to the Journal.

Theme: Renewal

Types of submissions: essay/opinion article (2500 words max.), original research/literature review (2500 words max.), creative writing (2500 words max.), travel (1500 words max.), case report (1500 words max.), poetry, book review, history, recipes, humour/satire, photography, illustrations, artwork, etc. We also welcome any unpublished material previously submitted to SUMJ since 2007.

Please send a brief abstract (no more than 250 words) outlining your idea, type of submission, proposed length, and your details (incl. qualifications and current course/year and/or position) to: sumj2010 [at] gmail.com. Submissions will be reviewed by the editorial committee prior to inclusion/publication.

Final date for proposal submission: 13 September 2009
Authors of accepted proposals will be notified from early-October onwards.