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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
2024 MJA Awards
September 11 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
News
- Carolyn Wickware joins the MJA EC - We’re delighted to welcome Carolyn Wickware, Executive Editor of the Pharmaceutical Journal to the Executive Committee of the MJA. Her appointment was proposed by MJA Chair Shaun Lintern, seconded by 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
- A new MJA Award and a new venue - Entries for the 2024 MJA Awards, the Oscars of health and medical journalism, open at 9am on May 1 — and this year we have a new award on Climate Read more...
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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
- Newsweek seeks health and nutrition writers - The global media network Newsweek is currently seeking to fill a number of health-related roles in the UK and Ireland, with some based on remote working. They are advertising two 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...