This was the fifth meeting on similar topics held in Chile, starting in 1972, and the interchange of experiences and opinions among editors, librarians and other experts was fruitful and stimulating. (Rev M??d Chile 2002; 130: 338-40). (Key-words: Association; Journalism; Manuscripts, medical; Periodicals; Publishing) 1 Editor, Revista M??dica de Chile; Presidente de la Asociaci??n Chilena de Edit