American Family Physician
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Aims and Scope
American Family Physician (AFP) is the editorially independent, peer-reviewed and evidence-based medical journal published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Published continuously since 1950, each issue delivers concise, easy-to-read clinical review articles for physicians and other health care professionals. Less
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- PublisherAMER ACAD FAMILY PHYSICIANS
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencySemi-monthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencySemi-monthly
- Publication Start Year1950
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Since when has American Family Physician been publishing? 
The American Family Physician has been publishing since 1950 till date.
How frequently is the American Family Physician published?
American Family Physician is published Semi-monthly.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of American Family Physician?
American Family Physician has a H-index score of 139, Citescore of 2.4, SNIP score of 2.51, & SJR of Q2
Who is the publisher of American Family Physician?
The publisher of American Family Physician is AMER ACAD FAMILY PHYSICIANS.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of American Family Physician?
For the American Family Physician's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of American Family Physician?
The eISSN number is 1532-0650 and pISSN number is 0002-838X for American Family Physician.
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