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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
Getting into health journalism: Stephen Matthews MailOnline
Established health and medical journalists often make the transition to PR or communications — or develop a portfoliio career which blends journalism with media consultancy, training and other communications-based services. Read more…
Events
Risky business: Turning stats into stories
A professional development event with Ilan Goodman, Researcher, Winton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication, University of Cambridge, organised by your MJA ‘Ultra-processed food increases risk of death by 62%’ 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
Winning in the rain: the 2019 MJA Awards
Torrential rain could not dampen enthusaism for our annual celebration of excellence in health and medical journalism — the MJA Awards. This year our highest accolade, the Outstanding Achievement Award, 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…
