[Historical background of the Croatian Medical Association].

Since the establishment of the Croatian Medical Association in 1874, continuing its socializing, collaborative, professional and scientific activities through generations of medical doctors and dental doctors down to the present time. The period has been marked by dedicated work of many generations of physicians, numerous professional and scientific achievements of the medical profession. During their mandates, many presidents guided and directed the activities of the CMA, fervently discussed and fought for progress and prosperity and proudly celebrated important anniversaries and events. Lijednicki vjesnik, the CMA journal, has always been an important factor in the education of its readers, as well as for professional and scientific advancement of many colleagues.