Submission Instructions & Writer Guidelines

SAEM Pulse Mission

SAEM Pulse advances education, training, and research in emergency care by providing timely updates, insightful articles, and engaging content to over 9,300 members. Aligned with SAEM’s mission, Pulse celebrates achievements, promotes scientific discovery, and supports professional growth, fostering a dynamic network dedicated to improving acute patient care and shaping the future of emergency medicine.

How You Can Contribute to SAEM Pulse

SAEM Pulse publishes full-length feature articles exploring timely and relevant topics in emergency medicine, aimed at advancing education, training, and research. Additionally, the publication includes several columns and departments, such as the Spotlight member profile, NIH Office of Emergency Care Research Update, and SAEM Reports. See the below section, "What You'll Find in SAEM Pulse" for a comprehensive listing of the sections published in SAEM Pulse. 

SAEM Pulse does not publish:

• Advocacy-oriented content. SAEM, as a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on education, training, and research and all Pulse articles should align with this mission.  
• Articles on proprietary products or services. SAEM provides advertising,  exhibitor, and  sponsorship opportunities to promote these.
• Original research or scientific studies. Please submit these types of manuscripts to the SAEM journals, Academic Emergency Medicine, and  AEM Education and Training.
• Articles simultaneously submitted to other publications.

SAEM Pulse accepts the following types of submissions from SAEM member authors:

Feature Articles

500-1,500 words, excluding bios

A feature article in SAEM Pulse covers timely topics in emergency medicine, offering insights into recent advancements and innovative practices. It highlights key developments, profiles notable individuals, and provides practical takeaways for professional growth. SAEM Pulse welcomes feature article submissions in the following categories:

Trainee Toolkit

500-1,000 words

A go-to column for practical advice and insights tailored to the unique challenges faced by emergency medicine residents and medical students, this column offers essential tips to help EM trainees navigate every aspect of their EM journey. Examples include:

Academic Announcements

50-75 words

Shine a spotlight on your accomplishments! Whether you’ve secured a new role, retired, received grant funding, won an award, or earned professional accolades, we’re eager to celebrate your success. Share your news with us and let your achievements inspire the SAEM community. 

Submit your article or academic announcement through our new submission form.

Submit Pulse Content

Submission Deadlines

Editorial Policies

• Submission does not guarantee publication; SAEM reserves the right to select articles at its discretion.
• Only articles from SAEM members will be reviewed.
• Effort will be made to include an article in the requested issue, but it may be deferred to a future issue due to space, editorial priorities, content balance, or theme alignment.
• Content deadlines are strictly enforced; submissions received after the deadline will automatically be deferred to a subsequent issue for consideration.
• Submissions must align with SAEM Pulse's mission; those that do not will be returned for revision and resubmission. This includes articles that lean towards advocacy rather than the educational and research-focused content we prioritize. 
• Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their content, including names, spellings, job titles, institutions, and research dates.
• Do not use parenthetical citations. Instead, hyperlink the attributive statement back to the original source.
• Submitted articles should be exclusive to SAEM Pulse and not simultaneously published elsewhere without our knowledge.
• All articles are subject to editing for length, style, tone, and substance.
• Headlines and subheads may be rewritten.
• Contextual links may be added.
• Art will be included at the discretion of the staff.

Before You Begin

Excited about your idea? Share it with us first. Send an email to pulse@saem.org detailing your concept. We'll assess its alignment with our editorial focus and inform you about its potential inclusion in our editorial calendar.

Pro Tip

Once our editors give you the go-ahead, it’s time to submit your article or announcement, but before you do, consider using ChatGPT or another generative AI writing assistant to elevate the quality of your content. These tools can enhance your writing style by providing valuable suggestions for grammar, spelling, vocabulary, sentence structure, and flow. By making your writing more polished and clearer, AI can help you create content that truly engages your readers. Give it a try!

What You’ll Find in SAEM Pulse

SAEM Pulse publishes full-length feature articles exploring timely and relevant topics in emergency medicine, aimed at advancing education, training, and research. Additionally, the publication includes several columns and departments:

• Spotlight: Profiles of SAEM leaders and esteemed members, whose experience, advice, and words of wisdom have the potential to inform, teach, and inspire.
• President’s Comments: Thoughts, reflections, and calls to action from SAEM’s current Board President.
• Board Corner: SAEM board liaisons provide a roundup of what's happening in the Society's many active groups.
• NIH Office of Emergency Care Research Update: Helpful information about the National Institutes of Health (NIH), its many grant opportunities for emergency physicians and how to apply, from the director of the Office of Emergency Care Research (OECR). 
• Trainee Toolkit: A go-to column for practical advice, this resource offers essential tips to help EM residents and medical students navigate the unique challenges of their career journeys.
• Voices & Viewpoints: These editorial and opinion pieces, reviewed and approved by the SAEM Board of Directors, align with the Pulse mission and address critical topics in emergency medicine.  
• Briefs & Bullet Points: Important news, information, and upcoming deadlines from SAEM.
• SAEM Reports:  A roundup of what's happening in SAEM’s committees, academies, interest groups, and RAMS (residents and medical students). 
• Academic Announcements: Appointments, promotions, awards, and other good news about SAEM members.