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The Medical Journalists’ Association has a membership of more than 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.
Upcoming MJA Events
MJA Christmas Get Together
December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
News
Honorary doctorate for Vivienne Parry - Writer and broadcaster Vivienne Parry OBE says she was thrilled to be offered an honorary doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University for her “distinguished contribution” to increasing the understanding of science Read more...
Events
December 12 is party time! - Join us if you can for the MJA Christmas party on December 12. As you know, we have had to make this event self-funding so we’re asking everyone — members Read more...
Blogs
How not to: the ultimate car crash interview - I suspect quite a few MJA members who provide media training will have added Beth Rigby’s polite, but lethal, dissection of Stonewall chair Iain Anderson to their collection of ‘how Read more...
Awards Latest
Emily Morgan honoured at the MJA Awards - There was a standing ovation as Emily Morgan was posthumously named Editor of the Year at the 2023 MJA Awards. Emily, an immensely talented broadcaster, died of lung cancer earlier Read more...
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Latest health news
- A tale of two very different Covid inquirieson December 9, 2023 at 9:17 am
- Merthyr Tydfil: The industrial town that paved the way for Viagraon December 8, 2023 at 6:46 am
- Parkinson's disease: 'You can have a career after diagnosis'on December 8, 2023 at 2:30 am
- Covid inquiry: I did not back a 'let it rip' policy, says Boris Johnsonon December 7, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Resources
Reporting lymphoedema: resources and contacts - More than 400,000 people in the UK have lymphoedema and The British Lymphology Society charity can help with resources and information. Lymphoedema Awareness Week will take place the week commencing Read more...
Member Benefits
Benefits of MJA membership - The Medical Journalists’ Association is the UK’s largest and oldest membership organisation for health and medical journalists. Membership brings a range of benefits including free entry to our prestigious Awards, Read more...
Work and Money
Nursing in Practice seeks reporter - Flexible working and the possibility of working from home are part of the package on offer from Cogora, who are looking for a reporter for Nursing in Practice. Here’s their Read more...
