The Journal was found in 2006 by Shevchenko Yuri Leonidovich — the founder and president of the National Medical and Surgical Center named after N.I. Pirogov, Academician of the Russian Academy, the all-time chief editor. Some issues come out with appendices communicating contents of scientific forums organized and conducted by specialists of the Pirogov Center. The editorial board of the journal aims to ensure that the edition retains its relevance in the conditions of the emerging system of continuing medical education.