Journal History

The Columbia Journal of Medical Research and Practice was established in 2010 by a group of faculty members at Columbia University who recognized the need for a publication platform that specifically focused on translational medical research.

Key Milestones

• 2010: Columbia Journal of Medical Research and Practice launched with quarterly publication schedule
• 2012: Indexed in Emerging Sources Citation Index
• 2014: Transitioned to fully open access model
• 2016: Published 500th article
• 2018: Launched digital first publication model
• 2020: Achieved inclusion in DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
• 2022: Expanded to monthly publication schedule

Over the years, Columbia Journal of Medical Research and Practice has maintained its commitment to publishing high-quality research while adapting to the evolving landscape of academic publishing. Our growth reflects the increasing importance of open access medical literature in the global research community.