Annals of Internal Medicine

Annals of Internal Medicine  
Discipline Internal medicine
Language English
Edited by Christine Laine
Publication details
Former name(s)
 Annals of Clinical Medicine
Publication history
 1927–present
Publisher
Frequency Weekly
Hybrid
19.384
Standard abbreviations
Ann. Intern. Med.
Indexing
CODEN AIMEAS
ISSN 0003-4819 (print)
1539-3704 (web)
LCCN 43032966
OCLC no. 1481385
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Annals of Internal Medicine is an academic medical journal published by the American College of Physicians (ACP). It is one of the most widely cited and influential specialty medical journals in the world. Annals publishes content relevant to the field of internal medicine and related sub-specialties. Annals' mission is to promote excellence in medicine, enable physicians and other health care professionals to be well-informed members of the medical community and society, advance standards in the conduct and reporting of medical research, and contribute to improving the health of people worldwide. To achieve this mission, the journal publishes a wide variety of original research, review articles, practice guidelines, and commentary relevant to clinical practice, health care delivery, public health, health care policy, medical education, ethics, and research methodology. In addition, the journal publishes personal narratives that convey the feeling and the art of medicine. Selected articles in the journal are open access; these include patient oriented content and Clinical Guidelines (and related reviews).[1]

Impact Factor

The most recent (2017) Impact Factor for Annals of Internal Medicine is 19.384 (Clarivate Analytics). With 53,689 total cites in 2017, Annals is the most cited general internal medicine journal and one of the most influential journals in the world.

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in:

History

The Annals of Internal Medicine was established in 1927 and has been published twice monthly since 1988.[1][8] ACP previously produced two other journals.[1] The Annals of Medicine was established in 1920 was discontinued after a short run due to financial problems of the publisher.[1] The Annals of Clinical Medicine was renamed to the current title when the ACP took direct control and became publisher.[1] Editors-in-chief have included Aldred Scott Warthin, Carl Weller, Maurice Pincoffs (1933–1960), Paul Clough, J. Russell Elkington (1960–1971), Edward Huth, Robert and Suzanne Fletcher, Frank Davidoff and Harold C. Sox.[8] Peer review was introduced by Elkington.[8] The current editor-in-chief is Christine Laine, MD, MPH, FACP. In May 2008, ACP Journal Club was merged into Annals of Internal Medicine as a monthly feature; previously it was a separate bimonthly journal.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Huth, EJ; Van Steenburgh, KC (1977). "Annals of Internal Medicine: The first 50 years". Annals of Internal Medicine. 87 (1): 103–10. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-87-1-103. PMID 327884.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Annals of Internal Medicine". Ulrichsweb. ProQuest. Retrieved 2014-12-27. (Subscription required (help)).
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Master Journal List". Intellectual Property & Science. Thomson Reuters. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
  4. ↑ "Serials cited". CAB Abstracts. CABI. Retrieved 2014-12-14.
  5. ↑ "CAS Source Index". Chemical Abstracts Service. American Chemical Society. Archived from the original on 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2014-12-14.
  6. ↑ "CINAHL Complete Database Coverage List". CINAHL. EBSCO Information Services. Retrieved 2014-12-14.
  7. ↑ "Annals of Internal Medicine". NLM Catalog. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved 2014-12-14.
  8. 1 2 3 Huth, EJ; Case, K (2002). "Annals of Internal Medicine at age 75: Reflections on the past 25 years". Annals of Internal Medicine. 137 (1): 34–45. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-137-1-200207020-00010. PMID 12093243.
  9. ↑ Usmiani, Tina (July 22, 2008). "ACP Journal Club merged with Annals of Internal Medicine". The LibVine. Dalhousie University. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
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