Whither the Hong Kong Medical Journal?

This issue of the Hong Kong Medical Journal (HKMJ) marks the end of the fifth year of its publication and its transition into the year 2000. After 5 years, of publication and in the face of the new millennium, this is perhaps the opportune moment to review where the Journal has gone and what lies ahead. Since January 1995, the Journal has endured many challenge;., including a period of uncertainty associated with the change of publisher and Senior staff turnover. However, the content and format have remained substantially the same as the first issue. The use of structured abstracts was introduced this year, and book reviews now form a regular section. The circulation figure is currently approximately 6500.