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The Medical Journalists’ Association has a membership of more than 400 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.
News
Early-bird entry for the MJA Award for Excellence in PR
There are lots of PR agencies and communications teams who claim to have great relationships with journalists, and understand what we want. But when it comes to comms, the MJA Read more…
Events
Counting down to the Christmas Quiz
It’s one of the hottest tickets in town — and one of the most hotly contested battles of the year — so be sure to RSVP for the MJA Christmas Read more…
Blogs
PR: pet hates and perfect pitches
Newsflash: The survey is now available for MJA members to complete. Take the survey now and be in with the chance of winning a bottle of fizz. We’ve all had Read more…
Awards
Nicholas Owen to host the 2020 MJA Awards
We’re delighted to announce that BBC broadcaster Nicholas Owen will host the 2020 Medical Journalists’ Association Awards. The Awards will open for entry on February 13, and the winners will Read more…
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Resources
Worshipful Society of Apothecaries – Free Eponymous Lecture Programme
The Faculty of the History and Philosophy of Medicine and Pharmacy organise a series of Eponymous Lectures which is held each year at Apothecaries’ Hall. These high-profile events are open Read more…
Member Benefits
More reasons to join the MJA
Membership of the Medical Journalists’ Association brings a host of benefits. These include discounts for subscriptions to New Scientist, books published by the MIT press and even car hire. We have Read more…
Work and money
Could you help organise MJA events?
Are you a born organiser? Are you bursting with bright ideas for MJA events? And do you have the spare time and skills to translate those great ideas into events Read more…
Gallery
Watch highlights of the 2019 MJA Awards
If you could not make the 2019 Medical Journalists’ Awards, or would like a reminder of what a great night it was, we have made a short video highlighting all Read more…
