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The Medical Journalists’ Association has a membership of more than 450 health and medical writers, broadcasters and editors. We are based in the UK and exist to promote excellence in journalism, encourage and support our membership and provide opportunities for networking.
Upcoming MJA Events
MJA Awards judging day
July 30 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
News
- Dazzling dozen star in BSME awards shortlists - Twelve MJA members, including four of our EC, have been named as finalists in the 2024 British Society of Magazine Editors talent awards, which will be announced on June 4. Read more...
Events
- Both sides of blowing the whistle: MJA Symposium insights and tips - Journalists need time to build sources, gain trust and triple-check the evidence when working on sensitive stories, delegates at the 2024 MJA Annual Symposium heard. This year the focus was Read more...
Blogs
- Why Can’t I See My GP? - Why Can’t I See My GP? The Past, Present and Future of General Practice by Dr Ellen Welch was released by Calon/University of Wales Press this month– and is already Read more...
Awards Latest
- New MJA Award on Climate Change and Health — now open for entry - The 2024 MJA Awards are now open for entry, and this year we are introducing a new Health and Climate Change Award for coverage, in any medium, which explores the Read more...
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Latest health news
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- What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?on May 1, 2024 at 10:38 am
Resources
- OECD library: global health statistics - The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) library is publicly available and has a huge range of health statistics and other data. You can search by themes, countries, or Read more...
Member Benefits
- Welcome our new members - Meet the latest new members to join the Medical Journalists’ Association, the largest membership organisation for health and medical journalists in the UK. Tharanika Ahillan is a junior doctor with Read more...
Work and Money
- HSJ is hiring - There are two job opportunities at the Health Service Journal — one for a news and investigations journalist and the second for a projects editor. Both are hybrid roles which Read more...
Gallery
- 2024 MJA Symposium - MJA Chair Shaun Lintern shares his thoughts on the highlights of the 2024 MJA Symposium, which focused on working with whistleblowers and building trust. With thanks the the Doctors’ Association Read more...