About the Journal
Our journal serves as a testament to this legacy, offering a scholarly platform for physicians to share knowledge, contribute original research, and engage in meaningful discourse, thereby elevating healthcare standards in Tamil Nadu and beyond.
The oft-repeated desire of many was changed to reality when a group of physicians met in Madras (Chennai) on this day in 1944 and decided to form an association. They drew a memorandum on a set of bye laws, and registered a body in Madras on 23rd December, 1944 and called it 'THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS OF INDIA'. The Association of Physicians of India (API) was initially formed and inaugurated in Chennai (then Madras) in 1944. Dr. Guruswamy Mudaliar was a pivotal figure in its establishment.
The API Chennai City Branch played a crucial role in the formation of the Tamil Nadu State Chapter of API in 2005. Dr. S.N. Narasingan (Secretary of the Chennai Chapter) and Dr. M.S. Amaresan (Chairman of the Chennai Chapter), along with Dr. S.S. Lakshmanan, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Dr. P. Soundararajan, and other Executive Committee members, were instrumental in establishing this state-level association.
Our Mission
We are committed to advancing clinical knowledge, promoting original research, and fostering professional growth among physicians. Through conferences, publications, and networking, we aim to enhance healthcare delivery and set new standards in internal medicine across the state.
Our Vision
To be a leading force in advancing the science and practice of internal medicine across Tamil Nadu, fostering a community of excellence, collaboration, and innovation that contributes to better healthcare outcomes for all.
Publication Ethics
JAPTN adheres to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (ICMJE).
All submitted manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review. The journal maintains strict policies against plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publication. Authors are required to disclose all potential conflicts of interest and funding sources.
