Association of Medical and Science Journalists
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| legal form | registered association |
| founding | 2012 |
| founder | Association of the German Medical and Professional Press e. V., Working Group Medical Journalists / Club of Science Journalists e. V., College of Medical Journalists |
| Seat | Stuttgart , Germany |
| main emphasis | Representation of the professional interests of medical and / or science journalists in German-speaking countries; Promotion of advanced training in medical and science journalism |
| Action space | German language countries |
| Chair | Oliver Erens |
| Members | over 700 |
| Website | www.vmwj.de |
The Association of Medical and Science Journalists V. (VMWJ) represents the interests of medical and science journalists in Germany.
In 2012 , the three earlier organizations “Vereinigung der Deutschen Medizinischen Fach- und Standespresse e. V. "," Working Group Medical Journalists / Club of Science Journalists e. V. "and" College of Medical Journalists "merged.
The association is therefore the oldest (founded in 1894 ) and with over 700 members the largest medical journalistic association in Germany.
Members are doctors and journalists, the editors of a medical specialist or professional journal or who regularly deal with medical or health policy topics in the public press, on radio or television.