FAREWELL DR MARCOVITCH

On behalf of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, BMJ Publishing Group, and the Editorial Board and staff of ADC, I would like to express our tremendous thanks to Harvey Marcovitch as he retires as editor. Harvey became co-editor of ADC in 1994 and sole editor in 2000. With a sure touch and keen mind he has implemented many major changes, including a new reader friendly format for electronic submission and reviewing (Bench>Press), excellent writers who provide occasional light relief, and the promotion of first class young associate editors. The last decade has been a tumultuous time for peer reviewed publications, and many of the changes Harvey has championed, some obvious, some unseen, have made ADC more relevant for clinicians while maintaining its leadership position as a scientific journal.

From a personal standpoint I am also thankful for Harvey’s guidance. With characteristic kindness, wisdom, and wit, he has offered advice when needed, but always with a light hand. I am delighted that he will still …