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The Medical Journalists’ Association has a membership of more than 475 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
Freelancing: Dos don’ts and everything in between
Thursday 22 November 18:30 – 21:00 The Apollo Room (upstairs), The Crown Tavern, 43 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London, Greater London, EC1R 0EG Join MJA vice-chair and freelance journalist Jane Symons, Read more…
Events
It’s time to team up for the Christmas Quiz
The date has been set — December 14 — so be sure to RSVP (form below) to secure your place at this year’s MJA Christmas Quiz. We need to supply final Read more…
Blogs
Exhibition – “This vexed question”: 500 years of women in medicine
I come right bang in the middle of three generations of women doctors. While not unusual, that is certainly uncommon, and I tell this story with some pride. I also Read more…
Awards
2018 MJA Awards highlights
If you were not able to attend the 2018 Medical Journalists’ Awards you missed a wonderful celebration of excellence in health and medical journalism — but if you’d like to know more, we Read more…
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Latest health news
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Fighting heroin addiction: Bobby's story
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Northern Ireland child post-mortem examinations to be done in England
on November 13, 2018 at 12:12 pm
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Rugby protective headgear 'cuts impact by almost half'
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Resources
So many reasons to join
Do you get in a pickle with p values, or struggle to find you way around a forest plot? The MJA Guide to Clinical Trials, written by John Illman is just Read more…
Member Benefits
NUJ Code of Conduct
The MJA occasionally receives inquiries about a code of conduct. The EC has decided against drafting a formalised code of our own, but would like to draw members’ attention to the NUJ code of conduct Read more…
Work and money
Deputy News Editor – The Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Very Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits Full time, Permanent London E1W The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the professional membership body for pharmacists and pharmacy in Great Britain. The Pharmaceutical Journal Read more…
Gallery
MJA Christmas Quiz
MJA Chair Lawrence McGinty chats with Susie Hackett and the team from Mundipharma, sponsors of the Christmas Quiz. To see more images, click here and sign in using the password apothecaries. Read more…
