The UK medical group is part of the Academic Division
Medicine is also published from New York
We have a reputation larger than our size due to two major copyrights: the Oxford Textbook of Medicine and Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine
We are known for quality product and are well regarded by the medical profession
Brief history
Influential texts published from 1695 onwards
For example, 1750's A Dissertation Concerning the Use of Sea Water in the Diseases of the Glands &c. started the practice of sea-bathing, now a popular pass-time for non-medical reasons!
The acquisition of a medical list from an Edinburgh publisher heralded the beginning of concerted medical publishing at OUP in 1907
In the First World War, OUP supplied much-needed medical textbooks to the Army and others in the form of Oxford War Primers - these can be considered as the forerunners of the famous Oxford Handbooks
The medical department is now fully integrated into the Academic Division of OUP
Characteristics of our medical publishing
Thoroughly researched and developed concepts - we have a team of 4 people focussed on developing ideas and project-managing books to ensure they"re right for the market
Quality content - we only publish the best quality work and all our content is evidence-based where possible
Thorough peer-review - all books have to be supported by several independent peer-reviews and approved by the academic Delegates of the Press
High production values - the quality of our content is reflected by the very high production values to which all our products conform
Combination of basic science and clinical practice - where appropriate, all our clinical information is backed up by the basic science that underpins clinical medicine
Global audience - we sell our product throughout the world, and ensure our content is a widely relevant as possible
Our markets
Our aim is to publish medical books for all levels, from student to consultant
Medical students - right from the start we offer top-quality introductions to core areas
junior doctors - a large part of our publishing provides for the needs of junior doctors with concise, practical information to help them through the first few years
Specialist trainees - our new Oxford Specialist Handbooks and Desk Reference series offer invaluable content to those starting out in their chosen specialty
Consultants - our reference works offer comprehensive information at the highest level
Nurses, Clinical Psychologists and other Allied Health Professionals - we are researching what we can offer to these groups who are playing an increasingly important role in medical care provision
The public - The Facts series offers accessibe information on a wide range of conditions for patients and carers
Academics and lecturers - in psychology and neurosience and all our clinical areas
