BORDEN INSTITUTE
The Borden Institute, established in 1987, collaborates with medical professionals within the Department of Defense to publish military medical scholarship. Our mission is to advance military medicine through education, research, and collaborative learning. The Institute’s publications support the professional development and education of military healthcare professionals and serve as a critical reference in both combat and peacetime settings.
The Borden Institute has expanded from publishing medical books to include a peer-reviewed medical journal and a platform for professional discourse. These publications cover topics ranging from preventive medicine to operational tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); research innovations and evidence-based clinical practices; military medical history; and more. The Institute’s textbooks have received numerous awards, including recognition by the American Medical Writers Association, Washington Book Publishers, the Army Historical Foundation, and the Washington EDPRESS competition.
The Borden Institute publishes three categories of books:
TEXTBOOKS OF MILITARY MEDICINE
The TMM series offers a comprehensive treatise on the art and science of military medicine, covering diverse topics such as biological and chemical warfare, military preventive medicine, military medical ethics, combat behavioral health, harsh environments, care of combat injuries, and more. TMMs serve as required training textbooks within the DoD. A few popular topics in this category include: Medical Aspects of Biological Warfare, Fundamentals of Military Medicine, Care of the Combat Amputee, and Occupational Health and the Service Member .
MILITARY MEDICAL HISTORY
MMH texts focus on the historical development of military medicine. They examine key events, challenges, and innovations in combat and wartime settings. Preserving historical knowledge provides context for the evolution of medical practice within the armed forces, benefiting both current and future generations of medical professionals. Featured and award-winning titles in this category are The Evolution of Forward Surgery in the US Army: From the Revolutionary War to the Operations of the 21st Century, A History of the Army Blood Program: How Leaders and Events Shaped the Way Soldiers Receive Lifesaving Blood, Combat Readiness through Medicine at the Battle of Antietam, and A contemporary History of the Answering the Call: The US Army Nurse Corps, 1917-1919
SPECIALTY TITLES
This collection targets specialized areas within military medicine, offering practical, in-depth knowledge and actionable guidelines. Specialty titles and monographs serve as educational tools and essential how-to resources for daily operations and combat environments, enhancing capabilities and operational readiness worldwide. Popular and award-winning titles include Prolonged Care, Emergency War Surgery, Fifth Edition, the Combat Medic Specialist Fieldcraft series, Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Handbook, and Pediatric Surgery and Medicine for Hostile Environments.
Most publications are available in print and as eBooks (epub and/or MOBI formats). All publications are available in PDF. Visit Ordering Information for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may submit manuscripts, research papers, and articles for publishing?
Textbooks of Military Medicine, Specialty Titles and Monographs, Military Medical History Books, and Medical Journal Articles: Affiliates from all U.S. military branches—active, reserve, guard, enlisted, officer, retirees, and civilians—who are associated with or contribute to the military medical community (both clinical and non-clinical), healthcare, public health, frontline and tactical medical operations, emergency and trauma medicine, medical research, epidemiology, biostatistics, biological and environmental sciences, biodefense, veterinary and agricultural sciences, dental and vision, anesthesiology and pain management, history, social sciences, academic scholars, strategic support and policy experts, and more.
The Pulse of Army Medicine: Anyone affiliated with the Army medical community may submit articles.
What topics may be submitted?
Any topic that has a clear connection or significant impact on the military medical field.
Books: Education and training topics that advance military medical readiness, deployment, and multi-domain operations; instructional materials for classroom or field use; emerging battlefield medicine; mass casualty triage and management; evolving TTPs; medical modernization; military medical history; biomedical research; updates to existing TMMs; and more.
Medical Journal: Current healthcare; clinical and medical research; combat medical experiences; military doctrine proposals; and insights to enhance collaboration across specialties, services, and global medical communities; and more.
The Pulse: Trends; advances in battlefield medicine; capabilities; lessons learned; competency crosswalks; discussions on current key issues such as MDO, LSCO, Army culture, and more.
What writing style should I follow?
Book, Monographs, and Journal Articles: Follow the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style. Some monographs, history and specialty titles may use Chicago Manual of Style.
Pulse Articles: Follow the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook.
What support is offered to authors?
The Borden Institute has a team of professionals that will assist in publishing. Editors work with authors to refine manuscripts and articles by improving clarity, flow, style, grammar, and punctuation. Graphic designers enhance the layout, typography, and refine visual elements to meet both print and digital standards. Our team also works toward legal compliance by screening for plagiarism, verifying references, providing guidance on copyrights and permissions, and may assist with coordinating legal and OPSEC reviews. Books receive an ISBN and Cataloging-In-Publication (CIP) data and are available in print, PDF, and epub formats. Journal articles are published in a quarterly magazine, are available in print and PDF, and indexed in MEDLINE for accessibility across the global scientific and academic communities. Articles for the Pulse are published at MEDCoE and the Line of Departure to maximize awareness and collaboration across all Centers of Excellence (CoE).
Does a manuscript need to be completed before I submit it?
Books and monographs: No; Proposals only need to be 3-10 pages long and must include, at minimum, an outline, identified topics and themes, and a timeline for manuscript completion.
Articles: Yes; Articles must be completed before submission. All submissions undergo board review before publication.
About Us
The Borden Institute, an agency of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE), Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was initially established in 1987 as the "Center of Excellence in Military Medical Research and Education". The idea for the center was conceived by then-Colonel (later Brigadier General) Russ Zajtchuk. The center became a reality largely through the efforts of Zajtchuk, Army retired Colonel Dr. Ron Bellamy, and Dr. Donald Jenkins.
The center was aligned under the Director of Professional Services in the Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG), U.S. Army. Their vision was to promote excellence through the development and publication of military medical scholarship. In 1992, the center was renamed the Borden Institute to honor Lieutenant Colonel William Cline Borden, an Army physician.
The Borden Institute was initially located at Delano Hall on the campus of WRAMC in Washington, D.C. After WRAMC’s closure, the Institute relocated to its current location at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where it operates under the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence.
William Cline Borden and "Borden’s Dream"
Major Walter Reed was a pioneering physician best known for his discovery proving that mosquitoes transmit yellow fever. His work during the Spanish-American War was instrumental in the construction of the Panama Canal, a region then laden with mosquitoes. In 1902, MAJ Walter Reed died at the age of 51; his friend and attending physician, LTC William Cline Borden, was committed to honoring Reed’s legacy. He envisioned and successfully lobbied Congress for funding for a new, large Army general hospital, which was eventually named the Walter Reed General Hospital in 1905. Due to his extensive efforts, the planned medical complex was often referred to as "Borden’s Dream". In 1951, the entire complex was officially renamed the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC).
Borden Institute
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