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BMDC Recognition

How to Get BMDC Recognition of Your Journal

To get BMDC registration / recognition for your medical journal, you must apply for official approval as a recognized medical journal from the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council. BMDC does not issue a “registration number” like doctor registration, but they grant formal recognition/approval that allows your journal to be used for academic promotion and professional evaluation.

Below is the complete official process:

✅ Step-by-Step Process to Get BMDC Recognition for Your Medical Journal

🔹 Step 1: Fulfill Minimum Journal Requirements

Before applying, your journal must meet BMDC academic standards:

📌 Mandatory Criteria (Commonly Required)

✔ Valid ISSN number (Print or Online)
✔ Regular publication schedule (Quarterly / Biannual / Annual)
✔ Peer-reviewed process
✔ Editorial board with BMDC-registered doctors
✔ Clear author guidelines
✔ Ethical policy (plagiarism, conflict of interest)
✔ Indexed or abstracted (preferred but not always mandatory)
✔ Proper website (for online journals)

🔹 Step 2: Collect Required Documents

Prepare the following:

📂 Journal Documents

  • ISSN certificate
  • Latest 2–3 published issues (hard copy + PDF)
  • Journal aim & scope
  • Peer review policy
  • Editorial board list with BMDC numbers
  • Publication frequency declaration
  • Publisher information

📂 Application Documents

  • Application letter addressed to BMDC
  • Cover letter from Editor-in-Chief
  • Office address & contact details
  • Website URL (if online journal)

🔹 Step 3: Write Formal Application to BMDC

Your application should include:

  • Journal name
  • ISSN number
  • Start year
  • Publication frequency
  • Purpose of recognition
  • Request for academic approval

📌 Example subject line:

Application for Recognition of Medical Journal by BMDC

🔹 Step 4: Submit Application to BMDC Office

Submit physically to:

🏢 Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council Office

Academic & Registration Section
Dhaka, Bangladesh

(Some applications may also accept email copies — physical submission is safer)

🔹 Step 5: BMDC Review Process

BMDC will evaluate:

✔ Journal quality
✔ Editorial standards
✔ Peer review authenticity
✔ Ethical compliance
✔ Publication regularity

They may:

  • Ask for clarification
  • Request sample copies
  • Suggest improvements

🔹 Step 6: Receive Recognition Letter

If approved, BMDC will issue:

✅ Official recognition letter
✅ Journal included in BMDC Approved Journal List
✅ Validity period (usually renewable)

This acts as your official BMDC recognition proof.

⚠ Important Points

❌ BMDC does NOT give online instant approval
❌ No “journal ID card” or unique number system
✔ Recognition is based on official listing and circular reference

✅ Tips to Increase Approval Chances

✔ Use plagiarism checker (Turnitin standard)
✔ Maintain DOI system
✔ Follow ICMJE guidelines
✔ International editorial advisors help
✔ Publish consistently (no gaps)

📌 Common Reasons for Rejection

🚫 Fake peer review
🚫 Irregular publication
🚫 Weak editorial board
🚫 No ethical policy
🚫 Poor article quality

If you want, I can help you with:

  • Application letter format
  • Required document checklist (PDF format)
  • Editorial board structure
  • Journal website content template
  • ISSN application guidance
  • BMDC compliance checklist

Just tell me:

1️⃣ Journal name
2️⃣ Print / Online / Both
3️⃣ Already have ISSN?
4️⃣ Publication frequency
5️⃣ Year started

I’ll guide you step-by-step 👍

Dr. Sadequel Islam Talukder

sadequel@talukderbd

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