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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
How to survive — and thrive — as a medical journalist
Are you finding it tough as a freelance? Are you a staffer thinking of taking the plunge? Or do you just want to meet up with other freelance members to Read more…
Events
How to survive — and thrive — as a medical journalist
Are you finding it tough as a freelance? Are you a staffer thinking of taking the plunge? Or do you just want to meet up with other freelance members to Read more…
Blogs
Whistleblower needs help
Without whistleblowers, some of the most important health and medical stories in recent history may never have been told. The Bristol heart surgery scandal, sub-standard care at Mid Staffs hospital and the Read more…
Awards
MJA Awards update
Entries the 2019 Medical Journalists’ Association Awards are now closed — good luck to everyone who has entered. Just under 300 entries have been lodged. We are now going through Read more…
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Latest health news
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Transplant service at 'breaking point'
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Detailed images of baby heart inside the womb
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Advertising watchdog rules fake autism 'cure' adverts must stop
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'Baby Grady' gives fertility hope to boys with cancer
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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
Arthritis charity seeks communications officer
Want to play a key role in creating compelling, engaging, integrated communications campaigns aimed at delivering change for people with arthritis? Are you an enthusiastic, confident and well-rounded communications professional 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…
