The American Journal of Medicine

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The American Journal of Medicine


The American Journal of Medicine (AJM) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes original clinical research, reviews, and commentary on topics of importance to practitioners in internal medicine, both primary and subspecialty care. The journal aims to bridge the gap between the medical science and the practice of medicine, ensuring that research results are translated into patient care practices efficiently.

Founded in 1946, the AJM has evolved to become one of the most respected journals in the field of internal medicine. It is often referred to as "The Green Journal" due to its distinctive green cover. The journal is published monthly by Elsevier, a leading publisher of scientific and medical literature.

Scope and Content[edit | edit source]

The American Journal of Medicine covers a wide range of topics relevant to the practice of internal medicine. This includes, but is not limited to, articles on disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment protocols, management of chronic conditions, epidemiology, public health, and clinical ethics. The journal is known for its rigorous peer-review process, ensuring that all published articles meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy and clinical relevance.

Abstracting and Indexing[edit | edit source]

The AJM is abstracted and indexed in several major databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index. This wide indexing helps in disseminating the research published in the journal to a broad audience of healthcare professionals and researchers around the world.

Impact Factor[edit | edit source]

The impact factor of a journal is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year. It is used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field. The American Journal of Medicine consistently maintains a competitive impact factor, reflecting its influence and importance in the field of internal medicine.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of the AJM comprises a diverse group of leading experts in various subspecialties of internal medicine. These members are responsible for the peer review process and ensure that the journal maintains its high standards of quality and integrity.

Open Access[edit | edit source]

The American Journal of Medicine offers both subscription-based and open access options for its articles. Open access articles are freely available to read, download, and share from the point of publication, broadening the dissemination of research findings.

For Authors[edit | edit source]

The AJM encourages submissions from researchers and clinicians around the world. Detailed instructions for authors on how to prepare and submit manuscripts can be found on the journal's website. The journal seeks to publish high-quality, clinically relevant research that can impact patient care and advance the field of internal medicine.


Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD