The ''Journal of Osteopathy'' was a monthly
medical journal
A medical journal is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that communicates medical information to physicians, other health professionals. Journals that cover many medical specialties are sometimes called general medical journals.
History
The fi ...
that was first published in May 1894 in
Kirksville, Missouri
Kirksville is the county seat and most populous city in Adair County, Missouri. Located in Benton Township, Adair County, Missouri, Benton Township, its population was 17,530 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Kirksville is home to ...
by the
American School of Osteopathy
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. It was the first regular publication about the field of
osteopathy.
Andrew Taylor Still
Andrew Taylor Still, DO (August 6, 1828 – December 12, 1917) was the founder of osteopathic medicine. He was also a physician and surgeon, author, inventor and Kansas territorial and state legislator. He was one of the founders of Baker Univer ...
was one of the key contributors to the journal.
Its first
editor-in-chief
An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies.
The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing ...
was
Jenette H. Bolles.
It was published until 1964.
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External links
''Journal of Osteopathy'' February 1898
Osteopathy
Alternative and traditional medicine journals
1894 establishments in Missouri
Publications disestablished in 1964
Publications established in 1894
English-language journals
Monthly journals