The World Association of Medical Editors (WAME, pronounced "whammy!") is a voluntary association
of editors from many countries who seek to foster international cooperation
among editors of peer-reviewed medical journals.
WAME resources include WAME Policy Statements, a Syllabus for Editors, Resources for Editors, Ethics Consultation, and the listserve WAME Talk (also check out what's new).
Membership
in WAME is free and open to all editors of peer-reviewed medical
journals.WAME has more than 1409 members representing 890 journals from 90 countries (as of May 1, 2006).
WAME helps medical journal editors fulfill their responsibility to ensure that reports of medical research provide valid information in a form that is readily accessible by researchers, medical practitioners and othersby providing educational resources and a forum for discussion of issues in research publication. In particular, WAME aims to assist editors in developing countries and editors of small journals, who often face difficulties obtaining high-quality manuscripts, may lack formal training in editing, and have limited finances and access to publication expertise.
WAME News
(Updated June 30, 2006)
