Teens' Medical Digest

Mission Statement:

Teens’ Medical Digest is a student-run digital publication that provides clear, accurate, and accessible reporting on medicine and the medical industry. We translate evidence-based research and healthcare developments into engaging, understandable content for teen readers while upholding ethical standards. Through careful research and editorial review, we challenge medical misinformation, explain advancements that shape patient care, and promote medical literacy, critical thinking, and informed discussion.

We are actively looking for new writers to join us. You can receive up to 2 hours of volunteering per every article written! Scroll down to see the submission guidelines before contacting us.

Issue Sections Explained:

•New Technology/Discoveries: Explains how new tools, treatments, and discoveries work, why they matter, and how they may impact patients, doctors, and the medical industry, with an emphasis on real-world relevance for teens.

•Ethics: Examines moral and ethical questions in medicine, including patient rights, medical decision making, research ethics, and debates around emerging technologies.

•Commentary: Opinion based analysis on current medical issues, policies, or trends, encouraging critical thinking while remaining grounded in credible evidence.

•Women's Health: Covers medical topics specific to women, including reproductive health, hormonal conditions, gender based research gaps, and healthcare access.

•Myth or Misconception: Debunks common medical myths using evidence based research and explains what science actually shows.

•Case Study: Examines real medical cases involving actual patients to explore diagnoses, treatments, ethical challenges, and decision making in healthcare, with a focus on learning outcomes and real world application.

•Landmark Court Cases: Explores major legal cases that have shaped medicine and healthcare policy, highlighting their ethical, and societal impact.

Submission Guidelines

We accept original, student-written articles focused on medicine and the medical industry. All submissions are subject to editorial review prior to publication.

Volunteer hours: Writers may earn up to two (2) verified volunteer hours per article upon acceptance and publication, at the discretion of the editorial board. Editors may award fewer hours if the article needs heavy revision or does not meet guidelines. Rejected or withdrawn pieces earn no hours.

• Word count: 500–850 words (Any piece of work over or under the required word count will be returned for revision)

• Original work only: Submissions must be the writer’s own work. Plagiarism or AI-generated content is not permitted.

• Scope: ALL articles must relate directly to one of our sections: New Medical Technology/Discoveries, Ethics, Commentary, Women's Health, Myth or Misconception, Case Studies, or Landmark Court Cases.

• Credible sources required: A minimum of three (3) reputable sources such as peer-reviewed journals, government health agencies, or established medical organisations are required. Blogs and unverified sources are not accepted.

• MLA formatting: Each article must include a properly formatted MLA Works Cited section placed at the end of the article. Entries must be alphabetised and include access dates. In-text citations should follow MLA guidelines. Click here to learn how to do a works cited page!

• Clear sourcing: All factual claims must be supported by credible evidence and corresponding citations.

• Educational tone: Articles should inform and explain. Opinions must be evidence-based and clearly distinguished from factual reporting.

• No medical advice: Submissions may not provide diagnoses, treatment instructions, or personalised medical guidance. Content is for educational purposes only.

• Age-appropriate content: Graphic or sensationalised medical content will not be published.

• Editorial rights: The editorial board reserves the right to request revisions, fact-check content, or edit for clarity, accuracy, and length prior to publication.

• Privacy protection: Articles will be published without individual bylines to protect student privacy. (scroll to learn more)

Protecting Student Privacy in Medical Journalism

Why privacy matters

Teens Medical Digest is run by high school students. Publishing full names online permanently ties minors to medical content that can involve sensitive topics such as mental health, reproductive health, illness, trauma, or ethical debates. Once published, content is searchable and permanent, and students should not be required to create a lasting digital footprint on topics they may later want private

Why minors need additional protection

Unlike adult journalists, student writers are still minors whose online identities are still forming. Colleges, employers, and the public can access this content indefinitely. Allowing anonymity protects students from unwanted attention, misinterpretation of their views, harassment, or misuse of their work outside its original educational context.

Why anonymity does not reduce accountability

Articles are not anonymous in the sense of being unreviewed. All content is reviewed by the editorial board, fact checked, and held to the publication’s standards. Responsibility lies with the publication as an institution, similar to how some professional outlets publish editorials without individual bylines.

Why this aligns with ethics and professionalism

Medical information carries ethical responsibility. Protecting student privacy while maintaining rigorous editorial oversight reflects the same values used in healthcare and research, where confidentiality is prioritized without compromising accuracy or integrity.

SAFETY DISCLAIMER!:

The content published on Teens’ Medical Digest is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding a medical condition or health decision.

We do not provide medical advice and do not establish a doctor patient relationship. While we strive to ensure accuracy and rely on credible, evidence based sources, medical information is constantly evolving and we cannot guarantee that all content is fully comprehensive or up to date.

Readers should not disregard or delay seeking professional medical care based on information found on this website. Use of this site and its content is at the reader’s own discretion and risk.

Get to Know the Founders!

Riddhi Kannabiran

Hi! My name is Riddhi. I am a Co-founder and the Website Designer of Teens’ Medical Digest. I am a Junior at Williamsville East High. I hope to go to med school one day, and I’ve always wanted to set up a platform to educate people on various issues in the medical industry.

Darshini Dayanidhi

Hi! My name is Darshini and I am the other Co-founder and Editor in Chief of Teens’ Medical Digest. I am also a Junior at Williamsville East High. Writing has always been my passion and I love diving into complex topics with research and turning it into something that other people can easily understand.

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