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The Medical Journalists’ Association has a membership of around 450 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 and career development.

Upcoming MJA Events

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Events

  • Last chance to join exclusive MJA news event - The keynote talk at this year’s Medical Journalists’ Association Symposium on Friday 25 April will be given by Shabna Begum, Chief Executive of the Runnymede Trust and Heidi Safia Mirza,...

Blogs

  • I made £7,000+ for a couple of hours’ work - A very happy surprise landed in my inbox last week. An email came through saying I had a statement from ALCS. Ah yes, that mysterious little outfit. Can’t remember exactly...

Awards Latest

  • 2025 MJA Awards: make it a date - Entries for the 2025 MJA Awards will open on May 1 and the winners will be announced on September 17, when we return to the 17th Floor of News UK,...

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Resources

  • Genomics: Exploring the impact - MJA members are invited to attend the online event Our Future Health, UK Biobank, Genomics England: Exploring the Impact — organised by the charity Progress Eduction Trust (PET) — which...

Member Benefits

Work and Money

  • Mail seeks and associate health editor - The Mail is seeking a versatile and proactive Associate Health Editor to play a key role in delivering standout health journalism across MailOnline, Mail+, and The Mail on Sunday. This...

Gallery

  • Watch the 2024 Awards highlights - If you weren’t able to make the 2024 Medical Journalists’ Association Awards, or would like to know more about this annual celebration of excellence and this year’s winners, watch our...