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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
Rising stars recognised
Annabelle Collins from the Health Service Journal has been named as a gold award winner on this year’s 30 To Watch Awards for young journalists. Elisabeth Mahase from the BMJ Read more…
Events
MJA tour of the medicinal garden of the Royal College of Physicians
The MJA has organised a tour of the medicinal garden of the Royal College of Physicians with Dr Henry Oakeley, RCP Garden Fellow for its members. Details: 14:00-15:30 on Thursday Read more…
Blogs
Dr Michael O’Donnell an appreciation by Geoff Watts
Dr Michael O’Donnell (October 20,1928 – April 6, 2019) Geoff Watts worked for Michael O’Donnell at World Medicine for seven years, first as Science Editor and later as Deputy Editor. Read more…
Awards
MJA Media Campaign Award deadline extended
The deadline to enter the Medical Journalists’ Association Media Campaign Award — the only award which rewards the agency and in-house communications team that really understands, and delivers, the media materials Read more…
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Latest health news
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Light and the circadian rhythm: The key to a good night's sleep?
on May 18, 2019 at 11:40 pm
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Markus Birdman talks about his stroke in his comedy routine
on May 18, 2019 at 11:38 pm
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Nicki Chapman praised for sharing tumour diagnosis
on May 18, 2019 at 1:01 pm
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Electrotherapy warning over bogus psychiatrist Zholia Alemi
on May 18, 2019 at 11:36 am
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
Latest updates on everything income related
Are you looking for a career move? Or want a steer on the going rates for freelance work, writing commissions and media advisory boards? Log into the password protected pages 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…
