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About NEJM

For 200 years, the New England Journal of Medicine has brought important medical news to the world’s most influential physicians. Week after week these physicians rely on NEJM and NEJM.org for breakthrough research at the intersection of biomedical science and clinical practice. NEJM’s editorial independence, clinical relevance, and userfriendly features form the basis of a unique relationship of loyalty and trust between the journal and its readers.

NEJM IN BRIEF

  • Founded: 1812
  • Frequency: Weekly, every Thursday
  • Editorial: Peer-reviewed
  • Impact factor1: 53.48
  • Ad/Edit Ratio: 45/55 (percent)
  • BPA audited
  • US print circulation2: 113,000
  • US pass-along readers2: 168,000
  • Canada Edition2: 4,000
  • Japan Edition2: 4,200
  • International Edition:2: 26,700

1Institute for Scientific Investigation, 2011
2BPA, 7/11

Mission Statement

The New England Journal of Medicine publishes original, ground-breaking medical research not previously reported in any other medium on a weekly basis.  Regular features keep physicians abreast of useful, practical, information, while new enhancements make it easier and faster for physicians to get the information they need.  Other special features include commentary and research reports on important social, political and economic issues in medicine and healthcare.

Editorial Policy

NEJM editorial policies ensure advertisers that their message is contained within unique and timely medical research. Additional information and instructions are available in the Editorial Policies section.

For additional information visit NEJM.org.

About Journal Watch

Mission

To help physicians and allied heath professionals save time and stay informed by providing brief, clearly written, clinically focused perspectives on the medical developments that affect practice.

The Journal Watch editors are both practicing physicians and thought leaders in their fields. They understand both the medical science and the clinical implications behind medical news. And they write with the context and clarity that keeps you informed and saves you time.

Produced by the publishers of the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal Watch delivers independent, practical, and concise information you can trust.

It all adds up to timely, accessible and relevant information — part of our commitment to bringing you “Medicine That Matters.”

For additional information visit JWatch.org.