Groundbreaking milestone marks one of the first video-based journals accepted into PMC.
VJSM has officially passed the scientific and technical evaluations for inclusion in PubMed Central (PMC), a significant step toward full indexing in one of the most widely used repositories for scientific literature. This achievement is particularly notable as VJSM becomes one of the first video-based journals to be accepted into PMC, reflecting the growing importance of visual and multimedia formats in medical education and research.
Since its launch in February 2021, VJSM has published peer-reviewed, high-definition procedural and technique-based videos in sports medicine, catering to orthopaedic surgeons and other allied professionals. The journal’s inclusion in PMC means that all articles and video content dating back to its inception will now be accessible through PubMed, enhancing the visibility and discoverability of its innovative content.
This milestone affirms the journal’s commitment to delivering high-quality, open-access educational content through modern, multimedia formats. As medical professionals increasingly turn to video resources for learning and skill development, VJSM’s integration into a trusted academic database ensures that this evolving format receives the same recognition and scholarly rigor as traditional print journals.
“I am thrilled that our journal to has been accepted into the PubMed Central indexing archive,” shares Stephen Brockmeier, MD, VJSM’s editor-in-chief. “This is a significant milestone for the journal but also represents a notable step in the evolution of video-based publishing in orthopaedics.”
This accomplishment comes at a pivotal time in medical publishing, as digital and video formats continue to transform how clinicians learn and share knowledge. The technical approval from PMC not only reinforces the journal's adherence to the highest standards of publishing and archiving but also sets a precedent for other multimedia journals seeking greater academic recognition.
VJSM’s entire archive, including surgical demonstrations, rehabilitation protocols, and expert commentary will be available through PubMed’s search interface, enabling seamless integration with related literature and increased opportunities for citation and reference within the academic community.
For more information about VJSM and to explore all its content, visit sportsmed.org/journals/vjsm.