Peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Canadian Medical Association since 1911 The Canadian Medical Association Journal (abbreviated CMAJ) is a peer-reviewed general medical journal published continuously since 1911 by the Canadian Medical Association…
Peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Canadian Medical Association since 1911 The Canadian Medical Association Journal (abbreviated CMAJ) is a peer-reviewed general medical journal published continuously since 1911 by the Canadian Medical Association. It is among the most widely read medical periodicals in Canada and is internationally recognized for clinical research, health policy analysis, public health commentary, and editorials that shape medical debate. The Canadian Medical Association Journal publishes articles in English and French and is indexed in leading bibliographic databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science. The journal is issued semimonthly (24 times per year) and is freely available online, reflecting its mission of disseminating accessible evidence-based medical knowledge to clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and the public. With an impact factor regularly placing it among the top general medical journals worldwide, CMAJ plays a leading role in Canadian health communication, medical ethics discussions, and clinical guideline dissemination.