1886: Georg Thieme founds publishing house of the same name in Leipzig, Germany

1887: Acquisition of weekly medical trade journal Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift – DMW which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2000 and ranks among the oldest German medical publications

1896: Publication of Roentgen’s famous picture of his wife’s hand in the Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift

1911: Publication of the two-volume collected edition ‘The Methods of Organic Chemistry’. Later, the 130 part set became known as the Houben-Weyl series and published its 5th edition in 2000 as ‘Science of Synthesis’ and is now an online database

1919: Publisher Georg Thieme looks for a business partner and finds him in the young Bruno Hauff, who joins the company as associate on September 1st of the same year

1925: Georg Thieme dies at the age of 65, ownership of the company passes to Bruno Hauff.

1944: The publishing house is bombed and is forced to close completely

1946: The Allies offer to move the company from Leipzig, the eastern sector, to the western sector. The company moves to Stuttgart and is provided a license to publish and distribute journals, brochures and books.

1953: Dr. Guenther Hauff becomes the company’s owner and CEO

1963: Bruno Hauff dies

1964: With Professor Wilhelm Nultsch’s work "Allgemeine Botanik," Thieme publishes its first pocket-sized soft cover book, referred to as the "Flexibook series," setting not only a new standard for quality but also for low price.

1979: Thieme expands its international business by acquiring Stratton Intercontinental Medical Book Corporation of New York, which becomes Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc of New York in 1984. The company begins publishing books and journals from its New York office as well as importing titles from its sister company in Stuttgart.

1989: Dr. Albrecht Hauff, son of Guenther and grandson of Bruno, becomes CEO of the Thieme Publishing Group

1992: Dr. Wolfgang Knueppe joins the group as managing director

1997: Launch of www.thieme.com, first medical publisher with secure online product purchasing

1998: Agreement with AO Publishing - Arbeitsgemeinschaft fuer Osteosynthesefragen

1999: Thieme’s classic brain atlases are digitized and incorporated in the operative planning software of neurosurgical workstations

1999: Launch of www.thieme-connect.com, Thieme’s Online Journals provide access to Thieme's complete journal program.

2000: Launch of Science and Synthesis

2001: Dr. Guenther Hauff dies at the age of 73

2002: Launch of MVS Medizinverlage Stuttgart (Haug, Hippokrates, Sonntag, Enke, Parey, TRIAS)

2002: Agreement with the AANS

2003: Agreement with the American Botanical Council

2005: The first book publishes in the THIEME Atlas of Anatomy series. The atlases are setting new standards in artistic quality and pedagogy in medical education.

2007: Thieme Publishers Delhi opens in India

2007: Thieme consolidates the THIEME Atlas of Anatomy series into one comprehensive Atlas called Atlas of Anatomy, which lauches Thieme into the medical student market.

2008: Using images from the popular Atlas of Anatomy, Thieme launches an online interactive study aid called WinkingSkull.com, where students can study Anatomy free of cost.

2008: Launch of Thieme Teaching Assistant Anatomy, an online platform where professors can incorporate images from the Atlas of Anatomy into their lectures.

2009: Thieme relaunches e-commerce store, www.thieme.com.

2009: Thieme greatly expands its digital catalog by relaunching the Thieme ebook library.

2010: Thieme launches RadCases, an online database of must-know cases

2010: Dr. James P. Stannard named Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Knee Surgery, recently acquired by Thieme

2011: Thieme launches its first open access journal, American Journal of Perinatology Reports

2011: Thieme celebrates its 125 year jubilee

2011: Thieme launches Thieme Dissector, an extraordinary online tool for customizing dissection guides

2011: Expansion of the Thieme Teaching Assistant to include modules on physiology and pharmacology

2012: Thieme announces cooperation with the University of Toronto Health Network and launches Medlantis, an online educational platform for radiologists

2012: Thieme launches Thieme eNeurosurgery at CNS meeting in fall, 2012

2013: Thieme Publishers Rio (TPR) opens in Brazil

2013: Thieme expands their clinical platforms to include Thieme eOtolaryngology and Thieme eSpine

2013: Thieme Open, the online gateway for open access content from the Thieme Publishing Group, goes live

2014: Thieme and AAO-HNSF form publishing partnership

2014: European Inventor Award Nomination for Thieme Author Professor Wieslaw L. Nowinski

2014: Gilroy’s Atlas of Anatomy selected by SOMA as its main premium for members

2014: Thieme Chemistry website relaunched with new design and improved accessibility

2015: Thieme Publishers Delhi named official publisher for Neurological Society of India and takes over publication of the Indian Journal of Neurosurgery

2015: Thieme Publishers Rio named publisher of Brazilian Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery

Thieme, an award-winning international medical and science publisher, seeks talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in publishing. Thieme Publishers is an equal opportunity employer and all candidates are encouraged to apply.

Current Openings

The Thieme Medical Publishers internship program in our New York office offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of medical publishing and to have direct contact with professionals in the field. In addition to providing general office assistance, interns are typically given special projects to work on in cooperation with staff members. We encourage prospective interns to specify an interest in one of the departments mentioned below. All interns are welcome to attend essential editorial, production and sales meetings. The ideal candidate will have strong computer, communication and organizational skills. Previous book or magazine experience and language skills are a plus but not required.
 

Journals
Thieme Journals is a fast paced department, growing rapidly, currently publishing over 180 titles in print and digital formats. The Journals Coordinator is responsible for working directly with 40 English titles and their editorial boards, including planning annual meetings, assessing the Impact Factor and indexing, among many more duties. The Journals Dept. seeks an intern with exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail and accuracy to assist with quality checks and many other projects as assigned.

Marketing
Our global marketing program includes direct mail, website, e-mail campaigns, space advertising, and book reviews. Marketing Interns will work in a forward-thinking environment with true hands-on opportunities. This is for hard working, enthusiastic students who want to gain real-world Marketing experience in a short period of time.

E-Product Development / E-Publishing Internship
The E-Product Development group at Thieme Publishers seeks tech-savvy interns interested in gaining experience in all phases of the ongoing transition from print- to e-centric publishing. Academic and/or work experience in computer science, web development, communications, and publishing would all be helpful. The successful internship candidate will be working with a small, driven team of developers and programmers on projects that touch on all areas of the publishing efforts at Thieme.

Sales
Get involved in compiling advance and promotional material, planning and organizing medical exhibits, and dealing with distributors such as wholesalers and bookstores in the Americas while learning the tricks of the trade! This is great for someone with good organizational skills. Previous bookstore or other sales experience, and fluency in other languages is a plus.

Testimonials from Recent Interns

“The supervision was really good… I really felt like a part of the team.”

“The internship exceeded my expectations. I was very impressed with the level and amount of work and responsibility given to me… I can now imagine working in publishing because I like books in general and it is great to see the product at the end of a process.”

“I liked the level of supervision I had during my internship. It was enough for me to work independently, however someone in the department was always there to answer any questions I had… Everyone at Thieme is very friendly and I truly enjoyed working with such a great sales team. They have taught me so much about the field and I am really thankful for such a great experience.”

“My supervisor was very helpful and patient, came over to my desk when needed, and the weekly catch-up meetings were a great help…I loved everything about this internship. I felt very comfortable talking to my supervisor and the people in the office. I learned a lot and the work was very interesting!”

“The organization of the internship was perfect. I was in contact with my coordinator before and during the internship and he was always open to questions and responded very thoroughly… I am sure that Thieme opened a door to a career in publishing for me.”

What we offer:

• Year-round full-time or part-time internships from a minimum of ten weeks to six months
• A stipend to cover transportation expenses and lunch
• Flexible office hours
• Academic credit can be arranged (e.g. independent study credits)
• Hands-on publishing experience
• A great office location in midtown Manhattan (walking distance to Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building and Times Square)

Please note: all intern participants are responsible for their own housing accommodations. Our staff will provide a list of suggestions that will assist you in finding housing during your internship assignment.

Contact information
Please mail, fax, or e-mail a cover letter, which briefly explains your area of interest and skills, and which specific department(s) you are applying for, along with your resume and two professional references to:

Internship Coordinator
Thieme Publishers New York
333 Seventh Avenue, Floor 18
New York, NY 10001

Fax: +1-212-947-1112

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please do not duplicate applications. Appropriate candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Thieme is an award-winning international medical and science publisher serving health professionals and students for more than 125 years. Thieme promotes the latest advancements in clinical practice, publishes the latest research findings, advocates medical education and is known for the high quality and didactic nature of its books, journals, and electronic products.

With more than 900 employees worldwide, Thieme maintains offices in seven cities, including New York, Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, Stuttgart and three other locations in Germany.

In addition to publishing 70 new book titles every year, Thieme publishes more than 140 medical and scientific journals both in traditional print and electronic format, a number of which are printed on behalf of professional societies, as well as dozens of online products.

Thieme offers a wide range of health-science books focusing on neurosurgery, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, radiology, complementary and alternative medicine, audiology and speech and language pathology.

The Thieme Medical Publishing Group is one of the few publishing firms that remains a family owned and run business. With the same dedication that Georg Thieme had over a century ago, Thieme still stands apart from its competitors by emphasizing high standards of quality in content and presentation in all of its products.

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