Ginny Foley
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Wiley-Blackwell to Publish Academic Emergency Medicine
Hoboken, July 31, 2007 — Wiley-Blackwell, the scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa), (NYSE: JWb), today announced that it has been selected by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine to publish their flagship publication, Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM). The first issue will be published in January 2008.
Academic Emergency Medicine features original articles on the advancement of knowledge concerning emergency medicine research, investigation, education, and clinical practice. Each monthly issue contains a broad range of topics relevant to the improvement of emergency, urgent, or critical care of the acutely ill or injured patient. The journal also includes review articles, conference proceedings, letters to the Editor, and short communications.
“Emergency medicine is a rapidly growing field that will likely change over the next 20 years more than any other specialty,” says Michelle H. Biros, MD, MS, Editor-in-Chief of AEM. “We are thrilled to be working with Wiley-Blackwell on expanding the international reach of the journal and helping to improve emergency medical care throughout the world.”
Dr. Biros has served as Editor-in-Chief since 1998. Dr. Biros has served the field for 21 years and is widely considered to be one of the most prominent leaders in academic emergency medicine the country. She will be supported by an editorial board comprising over 400 peer reviewers with specific areas of interest and expertise in emergency medicine.
“Academic Emergency Medicine will provide a valuable new addition to Wiley-Blackwell’s line of leading medical journals and books,” comments Sue Corbett, Managing Director, Medicine. “We look forward to this new relationship and providing the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine with the necessary publishing expertise and resources, enabling the journal to reach a wider international audience.”
About The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) is dedicated to the improvement of care of the acutely ill and injured patient by improving research and education. To achieve this mission, SAEM influences health policy through forums, publications, inter-organizational collaboration, policy development, and consultation services for physicians, teachers, researchers, and students. SAEM represents excellence and leadership in academic emergency medicine and its values include idealism and quality in all endeavors, nurturing and camaraderie and diversity among members, as well as creative and symbiotic interactions with other organizations. For more information, visit http://www.saem.org.
About Wiley-Blackwell
Wiley-Blackwell was formed in February 2007 as a result of the merger between Blackwell Publishing Ltd. and John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s Scientific, Technical, and Medical business. Together, the companies have created a global publishing business with deep strength in every major academic and professional field. Wiley-Blackwell publishes approximately 1,250 scholarly peer-reviewed journals and an extensive collection of books with global appeal. For more information on Wiley-Blackwell, please visit http://www.blackwellpublishing.com or http://interscience.wiley.com.
About Wiley
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Our core businesses include scientific, technical, and medical journals; encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley’s global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company’s Web site is www.wiley.com. Wiley is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.
