
Editorial Focus
Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine is a literary journal dedicated to promoting the theory and practice of narrative medicine, an interdisciplinary field that enhances healthcare through the effective communication, empathy, and understanding between clinicians, caregivers, and patients. On 3/24/26, Where It Hurts: Dispatches from the Emotional Frontlines of Medicine, an anthology of work culled from Intima's archives, will be published.
Tips From the Editor
Intima publishes two issues a year, Spring-Summer and Fall-Winter, with periodic essay contests. Sign up for our notification email list for our call for submissions announcements. We look forward to reviewing your work. Please review our guidelines on our website. Thank you again for your interest in our journal.





