On this special episode, Drs. Blair Bigham and Mojola Omole interview CMAJ editor-in-chief, Dr. Kirsten Patrick, and executive editor, Dr. James Maskalyk. They talk about the journal's accomplishments over the past year and some of the challenges related to its increased focus on social determinants of health and equity.

In the year ahead, Drs. Patrick and Maskalyk say the journal will focus on exploring topics related to access to care, and particularly encourage the submission of articles that discuss bold solutions that can bring about wide-reaching systemic change.