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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
An introduction to the MJA
If you are an established health or medical writer, the Medical Journalists’ Association will need no introduction — we are the largest membership organisation representing health and medical journalists in the Read more…
Events
A classic quiz win for Terry-fic PJ team
Team Terry Wogan, aka the Pharmaceutical Journal team, were the victors in this year’s hotly contested MJA Christmas quiz. It was literally a classic tussle, with a sudden death round which required Read more…
Blogs
Freelance tips
Samira Shackle, a freelance writer for the Guardian recently posted this thread of her top tips on Twitter. I thought it was worth sharing as I’m sure many established MJA Read more…
Awards
Enter the 2019 Medical Journalists’ Association Awards. A trophy, £750 and kudos to the winners
The premier prizes for health and medical journalism, the annual Medical Journalists’ Association Awards are now open for entry. The deadline for entry is midnight Wednesday March 13 Click here to enter Read more…
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Latest health news
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Parents of sick babies need more leave, charity says
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Medicinal cannabis: Why has it taken so long to get to patients?
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Short bursts of intense exercise 'better for weight loss'
on February 16, 2019 at 1:05 am
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Vitiligo: Skin condition bought Kenyan friends closer together
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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…
