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

News

• NHS chief Sir Jim Mackey delivers candid message at MJA annual lecture  - More than 100 MJA members and guests had the chance to grill the new NHS England chief executive last night at the MJA’s second annual lecture, in partnership with MHP. ...

Events

• Diversity Scholarship opportunity: ABSW Journalism Summer School 2025 - Considering a career in science journalism? Taken a career break and want to get back into the field? Thinking of moving to the science or tech beat? The ABSW are...

Blogs

• Rebecca Wallersteiner: Clinique de Genolier Press Trip - A blog by MJA member Rebecca Wallersteiner Last week I visited both Clinique de Genolier and Clinique Nescens, near Geneva, two of the flagship clinics of the Swiss Medical Network,...

Awards Latest

• The Art of Excellence: How to create a standout entry for MJA Awards - As the June 1st deadline for the 2025 Medical Journalists’ Association Awards approaches, health and medical journalists across the UK and Ireland are polishing their entries drawn from their work...

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

• Press Trip Opportunity: Discover Swiss Healthcare at Clinique de Genolier - The MJA has been invited to nominate three members to participate in an all-expenses-paid press trip to Switzerland’s Clinique de Genolier and Swiss Medical Network facilities from Monday 5 to...

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...