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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 Quiz
October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
News
Poll verdict: lived experience is tautological - It’s a phrase that’s cropping up more and more in press releases and reports, but ‘lived experience’ has received a comprehensive thumbs down from MJA members. The home-page poll found Read more...
Events
It’s Quiz time! - The MJA Quiz is back — so be sure to book your place for an evening of brain teasers and fun, from 7pm on October 30 at the stunning Edelman Read more...
Blogs
Fearless campaigner against deadly bad science to receive the 2024 HealthSense Award - MJA members have an exclusive opportunity to meet Patricia Murray, the Liverpool professor who was instrumental in the conviction of disgraced surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, when she gives a presentation on Read more...
Awards Latest
Hannah is an MJA Awards Barnes-stormer - Hannah Barnes will need a considerably bigger trophy cabinet after picking up three category trophies plus the coveted best-of-the-best award for Outstanding Contribution to Health and Medical Journalism at the Read more...
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Latest health news
- 'I'm too tired to chew food but still can't get care for my ME'on October 13, 2024 at 1:45 am
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- Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate ruleon October 10, 2024 at 4:54 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
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
MJA seeks an administrator - Could you be the MJA’s next administrator? The Medical Journalists’ Association is a thriving national organisation with around 450 members, including some of the top health journalists across broadcast, radio, Read more...
Gallery
The 2024 MJA Awards: celebrating excellence - Dr Sian Williams hosted the 2024 Medical Journalists’ Association Awards winners which were held at News UK on September 11. Here are some images of the stunning venue, our winners, Read more...
