About us

Since 1840, BMJ Group has been at the forefront of providing research, knowledge, and education to health professionals worldwide, envisioning a healthier world for all. With a global reach spanning five offices across the UK, the Americas, India, and China, our commitment to excellence resonates through our publishing expertise, digital health tools, and learning resources. Over 11 million users frequent our websites monthly, finding valuable insights from the over 60% of top-ranked medical research journals we publish.

Evolved from the Provincial Medical and Surgical Journal to the esteemed general medical journal, The BMJ, our journey embodies continuous evolution and innovation. As pioneers of online medical publishing since 1995, we strive to uphold the highest editorial standards while embracing technological advancements. Our focus extends beyond publication metrics; we actively support authors from low and lower-middle-income countries, champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, and safeguard the integrity of scientific research globally. With BMJ New Ventures, our startup investment initiative, we work with partners aligned with our vision and values, fostering innovation and driving positive change in healthcare and beyond. 

From publishing research to investigating and responding to allegations of misconduct, we always treat researchers and institutions fairly and courteously so that they have a safe platform to share their research or raise concerns. We do this collectively by working in partnership with editors and publishing staff on all issues related to research integrity, at every stage of the publication process.

Today, a big focus for us is to help authors from low and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) get published in their journal of choice. In 2022, 55.9% of all LMIC-originated research was published open access, up from 36.4% in 2021. We also align our editorial voice with our internal operational practices by setting the standard in the way we can all play a key role in making change in the areas of improving patient care, protecting the planet, and supporting social mobility.

Our values give us the focus and direction to bring about our vision for a healthier world by sharing knowledge and expertise to help health professionals improve healthcare outcomes.

The BMJ is the first ever medical journal to receive the ‘Patients Included’ award for its strategy to encourage doctors and patients to work together as partners to improve healthcare. This important initiative has rippled across the business, with 75% of BMJ Events advisory committees including at least one patient, and 90% of all BMJ Best Practice leaflets have been reviewed by a patient panel.

In 2022, The BMJ’s UK Covid Inquiry Series highlighted how the political response to the covid-19 pandemic often failed to properly consider science. The articles raised important questions about the transparency and accountability of political decision making during the pandemic. They question the government’s resistance to scrutiny, lack of transparency, and failure to correct mistakes as knowledge and experience accumulated.