About us

BMJ Group is a global healthcare knowledge provider with a vision for a healthier world. We promote the creation of better scientific evidence and health systems, and enable better clinical decisions through: publishing and events, careers and learning, and digital health.

BMJ Journals has a rich heritage that spans more than a century, rooted in the mission of advancing healthcare knowledge and improving patient outcomes. As part of BMJ Group, a global healthcare knowledge provider, BMJ Journals represents a family of more than 60 specialty and open access titles that have grown to become trusted voices in their respective fields.

Our story began with The BMJ, originally published as the Provincial Medical and Surgical Journal in 1840. Over time, as the medical sciences expanded, BMJ responded by publishing journals dedicated to specific areas of expertise, providing researchers and healthcare professionals with platforms to share groundbreaking discoveries, debate critical issues, and drive innovation in medicine.

BMJ Journals have been at the forefront of innovation in medical publishing, from pioneering rigorous peer review processes to championing open access and transparent research. With a history of addressing global challenges and advocating for health equity, BMJ Journals has consistently adapted to meet the needs of an evolving medical landscape.

Today, BMJ Journals serves a global community of researchers, clinicians, and policymakers. By combining tradition with innovation, BMJ Journals remains a trusted source for the latest medical research and insights, fostering collaboration and inspiring progress in healthcare worldwide. Besides our flagship title, The BMJ, our portfolio also includes other leading titles such as Gut, British Journal of Sports Medicine, Thorax, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry and Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

We publish some of the world’s most influential and widely read journals.

3 / 325 in Medicine, General & Internal

93.6 JIF | 19.9 CiteScore

5 / 143 in Gastroenterology & Hepatology

23.1 JIF | 45.7 CiteScore

1 / 127 in Sports Sciences

11.6 JIF | 27.1 CiteScore

7 / 100 in Respiratory System

10.8 JIF | 16.1 CiteScore

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry

9 / 280 in Clinical Neurology

8.8 JIF | 15.7 CiteScore

5 / 64 in Anesthesiology

5.1 JIF | 8.5 CiteScore

Our journals are affiliated with some of the most prestigious medical societies in the world, ensuring high-quality research, expert insights, and widespread dissemination of medical advancements.