KevinMD.com is one of the most-read physician-authored publications on the web, with over 7 million annual page views and 500,000+ followers across Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and RSS. The Podcast by KevinMD has been downloaded over 2.6 million times (IAB-certified) since launch.
The New York Times calls KevinMD “a highly-coveted publishing place for doctors and patients.” KevinMD has been recognized as one of Medscape’s Top 20 Physician Social Media Influencers, named to PR Week’s Health Influencer 50, and featured on FierceHealthcare’s Social Media Influencers in Health Care.
KevinMD posts go viral. During the early COVID-19 pandemic, “A COVID-19 coronavirus update from concerned physicians” reached over 2 million social media shares, and “A plea from an emergency physician on the front lines” reached over 1 million. The platform is built so that the right piece, at the right time, can find a national audience.
Who reads KevinMD. Physicians, NPs, PAs, health system administrators, the engaged patient community that follows them, and the journalists, editors, and television producers who cover health care. Writing for KevinMD is an opportunity to get noticed by major media outlets.
Who contributes. Frontline clinicians, patients, caregivers, and a regular roster of professional medical organizations including the American Cancer Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Medical Association, American Board of Internal Medicine, American College of Physicians, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Gastroenterological Association, and Texas Medical Association.
What to submit. Articles run 500 to 1,000 words, jargon-free, on any topic related to health care. Original, previously unpublished pieces receive expedited review. Selected pieces publish on KevinMD.com and syndicate to X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and the KevinMD Plus newsletter. Authors retain rights to their work.
A podcast opportunity you cannot get anywhere else. No other major physician publication pairs article publication with a path to its own daily podcast. Published contributors are eligible to be considered for an interview on The Podcast by KevinMD, a 15-minute show I host and edit personally, with over 2.6 million IAB-certified downloads. The guest list includes practicing physicians, patients, caregivers, health system leaders, and founders. Past guests have used appearances to reach new audiences, generate speaking inquiries, and amplify the work behind their writing.
Two options
Free track. Submit a piece for consideration. Accepted pieces publish 5+ weeks from submission with an unbranded attribution. Your name appears; nothing else does.
KevinMD enhanced author page. Accepted pieces publish in 1 to 3 days with a branded attribution that links to your website and social channels, plus a customizable author page with your biography and affiliations, and a guaranteed slot on The Podcast by KevinMD. The path most writers take when they plan to publish more than once or want their KevinMD presence to represent them from day one. Details: https://www.kevinmd.com/upgrade
How to submit. Send your article through the contact form or email it here:
Paste the article directly into the body of the email; attachments sometimes get caught in spam filters. I respond within three business days. If you do not hear back, contact me to make sure it came through.
