About

NEJM

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is recognized as the world’s leading medical journal and website. Published continuously for over 200 years, NEJM delivers high-quality, peer-reviewed research and interactive clinical content to physicians, educators, researchers, and the global medical community.

Our mission is to publish the best research and information at the intersection of biomedical science and clinical practice and to present this information in understandable, clinically useful formats that inform health care practice and improve patient outcomes.

To these ends, NEJM sets the highest standards for:

As a truly global brand and flagship of NEJM Group, NEJM keeps health care professionals at the leading edge of medical knowledge, fosters broad understanding in their areas of interest, and provides a variety of engaging and innovative ways to learn.

    • Founded: 1812
    • Frequency:  Publishes 48 weekly issues in print, continuously online
    • Editorial: Independent
    • Impact Factor1: 158.50
    • BPA Audited2
      • US Qualified Print Circulation: 113,076
      • Canadian Qualified Print Circulation: 3,298
      • International Qualified Print Circulation: 7,596
    • Japanese Print Circulation: 1,857

12022 Journal Impact Factor, Journal Citation Reports, Clarivate, 2023.
2Current BPA
*2021 U.S. Essential Journal Study Update.

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.


NEJM Journal Watch

Mission and Purpose

An editorially independent, go-to information source for clinicians since 1987, NEJM Journal Watch is among the principal products of NEJM Group. NEJM Journal Watch’s team of practicing physician-editors carefully curates the most important research and guidelines from over 150 medical journals and delivers clear, succinct summaries plus expert commentary to help clinicians stay informed and practice with confidence.

For additional information visit JWatch.org.