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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 MJA Symposium
April 25
News
Rosalie Smith is our new MJA administrator - As we all knew, replacing our long-standing administrator Sallie Robins would not been easy. But the EC is delighted to announce that Rosalie Smith has agreed to take on the Read more...
Events
News from the AGM - It was a mix of good news and bad at the Annual General Meeting on January 21 — but the important take-home message is that we are starting 2025 in Read more...
Blogs
Ukraine: A lesson in hope - It wasn’t the typical check-list for a press trip. Faraday bags for my laptop and phone; tick. Hotspot travel insurance; tick. Sort out a will; tick. But travelling to Ukraine Read more...
Awards Latest
MJA winners - No British Journalism Awards ceremony is complete without MJA members among the winners — and this year it’s congratulations to Rebecca Thomas, of the Independent, and Emily Townsend from the Read more...
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Latest health news
- MP behind assisted dying bill suggests scrapping High Court approvalon February 10, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- Troubled NHS trust pleads guilty in baby deaths caseon February 10, 2025 at 6:02 pm
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- Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?on February 9, 2025 at 2:51 am
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 Read more...
Member Benefits
Welcome our new members - With around 450 members, the MJA is the largest association representing health and medical journalists in the UK — and beyond, as some of our newest members attest. Please welcome: Emily Read more...
Work and Money
News editor: 12-month contract - Doctors.net is looking for an experienced news editor to provide maternity cover for 12 months. Here are the details: Job Description We are looking for an experienced and talented news Read more...
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 Read more...
