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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
2025 Awards Ceremony
September 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
News
In Memoriam: Jerry Cowhig, Former Chair and Honorary Secretary of the MJA - It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Jerry Cowhig, a former chair and honorary secretary of the MJA. Jerry died suddenly at his home in Bristol...
Events
MJA Symposium: Improve health to boost economy - The economic case for tackling health inequalities was a stand-out theme at this year’s MJA Symposium. At the event, held in partnership with The Health Foundation, several speakers presented evidence...
Blogs
Emma Wilkinson: How we uncovered untold stories of female endurance athletes - A blog by Emma Wilkinson, MJA vice chair It is fair to say that co-writing Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport has been both a professional milestone and a...
Awards Latest
Save the date: 2025 MJA Awards evening - Though entries have closed, the excitement around the 2025 MJA Awards is only just beginning. While our judges are hard at work reviewing submissions and selecting this year’s shortlist, preparations...
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Resources
Social media guidelines - The MJA executive committee has agreed these guidelines for MJA social media posts. These will be reviewed after six months and the EC welcomes suggestions and comments on how to...
Member Benefits
Dell Summer Sale - Summer limited-time savings on top tech Start the summer with AI solutions to power your projects, such as 29% off premium notebooks. Unlock additional member savings & let your creativity...
Work and Money
Newsweek seeks freelance health reporter - Looking for freelance work? Newsweek is seeking a freelance Health Reporter to join our UK team on a casual worker agreement. The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge of consumer-facing...
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...
