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Subject: The special appeal of The BMJ for anyone studying medicine and more

Dear Colleagues,

Although mostly used by students of Medicine, The BMJ’s vast archive is a treasure trove for undergraduates in all subjects–including the humanities. Our Student Editor regularly receives emails from students studying Law or English, for instance. But The BMJ is perhaps most famous for its research articles, which have all been selected for clinical relevance, so they are far more likely to be of interest to undergraduate medical students than research published in the average medical journal. 

And, if students ever have questions like “What should I wear to placement?” or “Do I have medicolegal responsibilities if I were to carry out a Good Samaritan act?” then it is in The BMJ that they would find an answer. 

Students find particularly useful our Practice Pointer series that give you practical tips in carrying out clinical procedures that they won’t find in textbooks.  The BMJ also offers plenty of opportunities to medical students to get involved with the journal; it’s a good place to start by becoming a reader of The BMJ.

Your lecturers know that the materials they find in The BMJ are top-quality teaching material. Whether it is a high impact research article to analyse in journal club or a clinical topic summary. These articles are crafted to engage and challenge readers interested in diverse specialties and based in diverse global settings. We strive to find truly original content, unlike that found in standard textbooks. In choosing what to cover, we prioritise topics that are common or have serious consequences. 

Every education article offers bullet points covering the specific take home messages and a one-sentence suggestion how readers will be able to implement these learning points when they enter practise themselves.

Explore this invaluable journal today.

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Sincerely,