FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who Should Apply

The workshop is for health and medical journalists interested in enhancing their skills in reporting on medical research.    We are looking for a broad spectrum of applicants to attend the conference.  To that end, we encourage all individuals to apply.  If you are a media outlet wishing to submit several applications, please prioritize them so we can do our best to accommodate you, space permitting. 

I do not work in health/science journalism, but hope to move into the field – Should I apply?

Priority is given to journalists currently working on health and medicine topics. However, experience in covering health and science is not a prerequisite so you are welcome to apply. 

Do you accept students?

Graduate and undergraduate students preparing for a career in health/science journalism are welcome to apply, and we hope to accept selected students, especially those with prior work experience. Priority for the limited number of seats will be given to journalists currently working in the field.

When are applications due?

The deadline to apply is  June 13, 2025 to get the hotel discount. We are currently reviewing applications, so please apply soon! If all slots are filled your name will be placed on a waiting list.

Confirming your participation

Once you receive your acceptance, you will have 3 calendar days to confirm attendance. After that time, open slots will be offered to waitlisted applicants. 

What if I can only attend part of the course?

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for part time participants. 

Where will the workshop be held?

The course sessions will be held at New York University's Wagner School of Public Service, 105 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003.  This is a short walk from the hotel.

What are the attendance costs to me or my employer?

While there is no fee for attending, accepted applicants are expected to cover all travel and per diem expenses, including local transportation, meals and incidentals. Eligible out-of-town participants will receive a lodging subsidy (see below). 

Dinner on Wednesday, July 16, will be provided at a restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. A keynote presentation will be given by Dr. Mitch Zeller, former Director of FDA's Center for Tobacco Products [2013-2022] (see bio at: https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/koop/about-us/people/). (scroll down to his name)

Where can I make a reservation for lodging?

Accepted applicants should reserve a room (Sunday night July 13 check in – Thursday July 17 departure) at the Washington Square Hotel, 103 Waverly Place, NY NY 10011 (Tel. 800-222-0418).  The hotel is a short (18 min) walk from the venue. 

Use the following link to book a room.

If you call the hotel, please tell the reservationist that you are with the group “Steven Woloshin Group”. The room hold will be lifted on Friday, June 13, 2025. After that time, we cannot guarantee room availability or lodging subsidy.

Lodging subsidy

Thanks to a generous grant from our funder (Arnold Ventures), we are able to provide a lodging subsidy so you will only pay $90/night for the hotel which includes the room and tax, breakfast and wifi, but not other food or parking. Disregard any room prices on the website.  This offer is only good for lodging at the hotels noted above and only until June 13, 2025.

Other

If I attend, will I receive some kind of official credit?

People who complete the course will receive a certificate of participation, but the certificate is not associated with any official credentialing body.

Still need more information?

If you have any other questions, contact Steven Woloshin (steven.woloshin@dartmouth.edu)