Establishing an Independent Voice in Medicine: The First Year of the Journal of Independent Medicine

As the year of 2025 has come to an end, we reflect on the first year of operations for the Journal of Independent Medicine (JIM). The journal stands tall after its inaugural year, having grown into a credible, durable, and increasingly visible venue for scientists, clinicians, and scholars to discuss issues that may be difficult—or at times impossible—to publish elsewhere, while maintaining a firm commitment to scientific rigor, transparency, and intellectual honesty.