The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) has announced the appointment of Dr Annette Katelaris as the new Editor, effective January 31, 2011. She will succeed Dr Martin Van Der Weyden, who has been Editor since 1995. Dr Van Der Weyden has accepted the title of Emeritus Editor, and will stay with the MJA for a transition period as mentor to Dr Katelaris.
Dr Katelaris is a practising general practitioner with a strong record in medical publishing, including as Medical Editor for Australian Doctor magazine and the 6 minutes medical newsletter. She has also been involved for many years in developing and editing medical educational material for doctors.
In making the appointment, the Board of the Australasian Medical Publishing Company (AMPCo), which publishes the MJA, noted that Dr Katelaris has proven business and management credentials and is keen to apply new media approaches and publishing innovation to build on the journal's reputation and take it to a broader audience.
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