Call for papers - Educational psychology

Guest Editors

Chan Choong Foong, PhD, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Jungjoon Ihm, PhD, School of Dentistry Seoul National University, South Korea
Galvin Sim Siang Lin, DDS, MScD, MMedEd, PhD, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 20 June 2025

BMC Medical Education is calling for submissions to its Collection on Educational psychology. The Collection seeks to gather innovative research in educational psychology within the context of health professions education, encompassing topics such as feedback mechanisms, emotional intelligence, stress management, educational technology, and instructional design. We invite researchers to contribute their work, aiming to advance evidence-based practices in education and promote student well-being.

New Content Item This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 4: Quality Education.

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Chan Choong Foong, PhD, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

Dr Foong is an Associate Professor at the Medical Education and Research Development Unit, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. He developed the Master of Medical Education program, which began in 2018, and has served as the founding Program Coordinator since its inception. Additionally, he teaches educational psychology within the master’s program. His research interests focus on educational psychology and are multidisciplinary, encompassing the medical, dental, and other health professions. His work employs both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Dr Foong has been a member of the editorial board of BMC Medical Education since 2021.

Jungjoon Ihm, PhD, School of Dentistry Seoul National University, South Korea

Dr Ihm serves as an Associate Professor at Seoul National University School of Dentistry. His research primarily focuses on cognitive psychology and behavioral medicine, specifically examining the stresses, burnout, and academic well-being of medical and dental students.

Galvin Sim Siang Lin, DDS, MScD, MMedEd, PhD, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr Galvin Sim Siang Lin is a dedicated dental researcher with 19 national and international research awards and over 60 research publications in Web of Science and Scopus-indexed journals as the first author. His research primarily focuses on restorative dentistry, endodontics, dental biomaterials, and dental education. Presently, he was appointed as an assistant professor at the Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, whereby applies his expertise in supervising general dental practice clinics, pre-clinical conservative dentistry simulation, and contributes to the faculty's dental education initiatives.

About the Collection

BMC Medical Education is calling for submissions to its Collection on Educational psychology.

This Collection aims to explore the dynamic interplay between psychology and education within health professions training, shedding light on the psychological principles that underpin effective teaching and learning in the medical field.

Educational psychology is the bedrock of understanding how students absorb, process, and retain knowledge. In the context of medical education, these insights are crucial for developing innovative teaching methods, enhancing learner engagement, and ultimately improving patient care outcomes. We invite scholars, educators, and practitioners to submit contributions that delve into the psychological aspects of medical education. Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Cognitive Processes in Learning: Investigations into how medical students process and retain complex information, and the cognitive strategies that can enhance their learning experiences.
Motivation and Engagement: Studies exploring what drives medical students to excel, and the interventions that can sustain their motivation and engagement throughout their education.
Assessment and Evaluation: Research on the psychological impacts of various assessment methods and how they can be designed to better support learning and professional development.
Emotional and Social Aspects: Insights into the emotional challenges faced by medical students, such as stress and burnout, and the social dynamics within medical training environments.
Technology and Innovation: The role of technology in shaping educational practices, including the psychological effects of virtual and augmented reality, simulation-based learning, and other digital tools.
Teaching Strategies and Curriculum Design: Analyses of effective teaching methodologies and curriculum designs informed by psychological theories, and their impact on learning outcomes.

We are particularly interested in contributions that bridge theory and practice, offering actionable insights for educators and policy-makers. Submissions that incorporate interdisciplinary approaches and diverse perspectives are highly encouraged.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 4: Quality Education.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection; please select "Educational psychology" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.