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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
Annual General Meeting
January 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
News
Watch out for these rising stars - Congratulations to MJA members Zoe Tidman, Hannah Geissler, Joe Pinkstone and Michael Searles who have been named in the 2024 Press 30 under 30 Awards. The awards celebrate the next Read more...
Events
Cheers to Christmas - Winter bugs and bad weather forced some last minute cancellations, but that didn’t deter a small though perfectly formed, group of members and guests getting together for Christmas drinks. And Read more...
Blogs
Ukraine: A lesson in hope - It wasn’t the typical check-list for a press trip. Faraday bags for my laptop and phone; tick. Hotspot travel insurance; tick. Sort out a will; tick. But travelling to Ukraine Read more...
Awards Latest
MJA winners - No British Journalism Awards ceremony is complete without MJA members among the winners — and this year it’s congratulations to Rebecca Thomas, of the Independent, and Emily Townsend from the Read more...
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Latest health news
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- Singer 'helpless' after baby girl contracted RSV viruson January 17, 2025 at 12:08 am
- Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this yearon January 16, 2025 at 4:36 pm
Resources
Sepsis update: ESICM symposium - New research on sepsis and the role of NETs in improving diagnosis will be presented at the European Society of Intensive Medicine on Monday October 7. This was flagged in Read more...
Member Benefits
Welcome our new members - With around 450 members, the MJA is the largest association representing health and medical journalists in the UK — and beyond, as some of our newest members attest. Please welcome: Emily Read more...
Work and Money
Media and PR role at Prostate Cancer UK - The charity Prostate Cancer UK is looking for a Senior Media and PR Manager. This is a full time post, with London-based hybrid working paying £48,600 – £52,900 per year. Read more...
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 Read more...
