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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 Awards judging day
July 30 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
News
Scarlett’s pedalling a miracle cure - Medics usually steer well clear of anything claimed to be a ‘miracle cure’, but not Professor Scarlett McNally. The orthopaedic surgeon and MJA member is taking a very special road Read more...
Events
UK Conference of Science Journalists 2024 – early bird rates close end of July - Join friends and colleagues at the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) UK Conference of Science Journalists 2024 (UKCSJ24) – A changing profession in a challenging world Tuesday October 15, 2024 Read more...
Blogs
Why Can’t I See My GP? - Why Can’t I See My GP? The Past, Present and Future of General Practice by Dr Ellen Welch was released by Calon/University of Wales Press this month– and is already Read more...
Awards Latest
Welcoming Astra Zeneca as principal sponsors of the 2024 MJA Awards - We are delighted to announce that AstraZeneca UK are the principal sponsors of this year’s Medical Journalists’ Association Awards. In keeping with the MJA’s motto — independent and bloody minded Read more...
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Latest health news
- 'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'on July 27, 2024 at 12:01 am
- Are you feeling grotty all the time?on July 26, 2024 at 11:36 pm
- Autumn date to fix blood transfusion serviceson July 26, 2024 at 6:31 pm
- EU regulator rejects Alzheimer's drug lecanemabon July 26, 2024 at 5:01 pm
Resources
OECD library: global health statistics - The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) library is publicly available and has a huge range of health statistics and other data. You can search by themes, countries, or 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
Have you joined the ALCS? - Have you joined the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society? If not, you could be missing out on royalty payments for your work. It really is as simple as making money out Read more...
Gallery
2024 MJA Symposium - MJA Chair Shaun Lintern shares his thoughts on the highlights of the 2024 MJA Symposium, which focused on working with whistleblowers and building trust. With thanks the the Doctors’ Association Read more...