This issue of The Journal marks the midpoint of our two-year Centennial celebration of The Journal's founding, on July 14, 1883.
During the first year, we published a monthly feature, MEDICINE IN THE USA: HISTORICAL VIGNETTES, by Dr Lester King. We are pleased that this series will continue for another year and that the entire two-year collection will then be available as a book. Details about
... [Show full abstract] publication and availability will be announced at a later date.
But this issue is very special, even unique. The cover is the clue. It is a replica of the first cover of JAMA ever published. Inside, a 40-page insert replicates the complete first issue of JAMA. It may be easily removed for preservation. Be sure to note especially the interesting advertisements by medical schools for students, among other features.
One of the greatest satisfactions in preparing for the second half of the Centennial has
