April 23-26, 2015
Join hundreds of journalism colleagues in California’s Silicon Valley — an intersection of health and technology, and home to Health Journalism 2015.
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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Spotlight speakers
Physician and bestselling author Abraham Verghese, M.D., on the importance of bedside medicine and physical examination in an era of advanced medical technology.
Deane Marchbein, M.D., the U.S. president of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières, offering the latest Ebola report from her work in Africa.
Newsmaker briefing
Robert McDonald, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will hold a news conference.
Workshops and panels
Field trips
Sign up for educational tours of nearby research, clinical and teaching facilities.
Freelance PitchFest
Freelance writers may register for short pitch meetings with assigning editors from some of the top magazines, newspapers and websites.
Awards luncheon
The annual Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism Journalists will recognize the best work of 2014.
Receptions
Attend the Welcome to Silicon Valley Reception on Thursday evening and the Salute to Health Journalism Reception on Saturday evening.
Drawings
Join us in the Exhibit Hall for desserts, snacks and great AHCJ prize giveaways.
Membership meeting
Come hear about AHCJ's latest efforts from your elected board.
