Freelancers
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How an AHCJ workshop sparked a prominent NYT science story
Are workshops really worth your time? You have to apply, make travel arrangements, and then sort through a massive amount…
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Story about reconstructive surgery for soldiers was no ‘quick hit’
With thousands of soldiers having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, our country will be grappling with the short-term and long-term…
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How one reporter re-purposed her broadcast, online work for a new audience
Joanne Silberner did a heavily reported series of radio stories and web posts on cancer in developing countries in 2013.…
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Freelancers face unique conflict-of-interest dilemmas
Previously, Covering Health has addressed two kinds of potential conflicts of interest that health journalists should watch out for: those of…
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President’s Corner: Stark reflects on conference, latest AHCJ developments
Health Journalism 2015 made me smarter. I’ll give two examples. First, there was the pleasure of listening to Abraham Verghese,…
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Fellowships on medical research can take your reporting further
One of the best ways to become skilled in reporting on medical research is to immerse yourself in the experience…
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Fellowship allows journalist to dig into what drives oncologists out of private practice
Any health care journalist covering the business side of physician practices knows that doctors in private practice often struggle. Health…
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Latest jobs, awards and other news about AHCJ members
The latest report on AHCJ members’ awards, fellowships, job changes and other news includes Alicia F. Ault, Eileen Beal, Sheri…
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Health journalists gathered for training, networking in Silicon Valley #ahcj15
Nearly 700 people attended Health Journalism 2015, the annual conference of the Association of Health Care Journalists. The gathering, in…
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Reporters get the inside story on reader-supported journalism #ahcj15
In traditional publishing, freelancers know there’s lot of waiting. Pitch an idea and wait. Report, write, and submit your article.…
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