BMC Medical Education is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of education and training of healthcare professionals from students to experienced professionals. The studies the journal welcomes focus on educational outcomes and include valid comparisons. Topics considered by the journal include research related to Curriculum development & design Technology enhanced education & simulation tools Competency-based medical education Problem-based learning Interprofessional learning Assessment and evaluation of admissions, knowledge, skills and attitudes Career choice As a BMC Series journal, BMC Medical Education does not make editorial decisions based on the perceived interest or potential impact of a study. Manuscripts are considered for publication if they are scientifically valid. For research articles, this includes having a clearly defined and sound research question, appropriate methodology and analysis, and adherence to community-agreed standards relevant to the field. .