JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, 1999 to 2014: the path is made by walking.

摘要: JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery (then the Archives of PlasticSurgery)was launchedwithgreatoptimism15yearsago.The American Academy and Reconstructive (AAFPRS) had long desired a specialty journal in facial plastic surgery but also valued its roots otolaryngology long-termrelationshipwith theArchives ofOtolaryngology– Head & Neck Surgery. In addition to being official theAAFPRS,wehad initiated special section, “Facial SurgeryNews,”underEditorByron (Ron)Bailey,MD,which I edited for some years. This section reviewed highlighted innovative sciencepresented at theAAFPRSmeetings.Thismutuallybeneficial relationshipbetweentheAAFPRS Otolaryngology–Head continuedunder charismatic leadershipofMichael E. Johns,MD. The many trips Emory his editorial board meetings are fondly remembered by members. Each meeting began with short stimulating discussion related bigger issues ofmedicine, often including ethical insights. later 1990s, an ad hoc committee AAFPRS was tasked investigate beginning dedicated surgery.Requests forproposalswere sent tomajorpublishers;all respondedpositively. Inoneof thoseserendipitousevents thatoccur throughout thehistoryofour specialty, wewere considering thesewhen attended one ofMike Johns’ boardmeetings forArchives Emory. explained him that AAFPRShaddecided theywanted tobegin continue their relationship as best possible journal. Mike listened understood.Rather thantryingtodissuademeandthesociety,hesuggested we stay family begin sister journal: idea seemed almost toogoodtobepossible,but Iwent toChicagoandmetwithRobert L. Kennett, vice president publishing Medical Association (AMA). After initial discussionwedrafted business plan andmission statement our newArchives George Lundberg,MD, then editor chief, supportive. A key concept it would be multispecialty journal, science from manyspecialties thatcontribute facialplastic surgery.Weput together mission statement. That guides us this time: • Promote art significant peer-reviewedarticles on all aspects reconstructive cosmetic head neck. Promotetheeducationandcontributionsofphysiciansworldwide. Provide forum present important relevant ethics public policy. Our first issuewent press January 1999 beganwith joint Johns myself introducing affirming continued commitment journals. early years required intensework boardmembers reviewers. real credit success, however, goes amazing journals staff. We have been fortunate work under 3 exemplary editors, each whom supported andworkedwith development Lundberg, MD, Cathy DeAngelis, HowardBauchner,MD. editorial, can’t thank themanystaffwhohavebeenessential toourgrowthand success over Imust, however,mentionCheryl Iverson, who my main source wisdom things so Jan Thyng home office Lauren Fischer Chicago essential hands-on staff make work. recent Annette Flanagin has instrumental helpingus successfullymanage intricacies themedical publishingworld. There somanywonderful individuals editorialprocessingandproductionstaff, illustrators, toweb editors andmore.Youknowwhoyouare, thankyouwith heart. evolve improveover As International Federation Societies (IFFPSS), publish quality manuscripts around globe. published theme Asian Surgery, Pediatric FacialPlasticSurgery,OculoplasticSurgery,andmore.Ourprint issue publication frequency increased quarterly 6 issuesperyear, journalnowpublishes articlesonlineeveryweek. journal’s impact factor doubled from0.8 1.6 5-year 1.8. Opportunities such asmultimedia possibility “online first” immenselypositive surgeryandcouldnothave foreseen 15 ago. become leaders evidence-basedmedicine andmanyother areas fromfacial nerve studies, tissue engineering, outcomes analysis nasal surgery. must group Opinion