Medicina is open access, peer-reviewed journal aiming to communicate high-quality research articles, reviews, and general articles in the field of medicine. Medicina publishes articles that encompass all aspects of basic and clinical studies related to the field of medical sciences, as well as medical education. The journal aims to bridge and integrate the intellectual, methodological, and substantive diversity of medical scholars and to encourage a vigorous dialogue between medical scholars and practitioners. The journal welcomes contributions that promote the exchange of ideas and rational discourse between practicing educators and medical researchers all over the world.