Frequently Asked Questions
Who Should Apply
How many members of one organization can attend (how many can get in)?
We encourage all interested individuals to apply. Due to cost and limited space, the acceptance rate will depend on how many applications we receive. We also are looking for a broad spectrum of applicants and organizations. If you are a media outlet wishing to submit several applications, please prioritize them so that we can accept multiple individuals from your organization, space permitting. We hope that we can accommodate several attendees from any single organization.
I do not work in health/science journalism, but hope to move into the field – Should I apply?
We give preference 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.
Submitting an Application
When are applications due?
We have some spaces still available so please submit your application as soon as possible and before Friday July 12, 2024. We are now reviewing applications as they are received and providing acceptance confirmations within a day. Please click here to complete an application soon!
When will I hear if my application is accepted?
Accepted applicants will be notified by Mon, July 15, 2024 and we will provide additional information and ask for a confirmation of attendance. You will have 3 calendar days to confirm attendance, i.e., by Thurs July 18, 2024. After that time, open slots will be offered to waitlisted applicants.
Important Note:
Reserve your hotel room as soon as possible so you can get the special group rate at the Six South Street Hotel, Hanover, NH. See below "Where can I make a reservation for lodging?" for details
Why do I need to apply for the course rather than just register?
Over past years of conducting this workshop, we have learned that limiting the number of participants allows us to provide the course content most effectively and allows sufficient discussion between faculty speakers and participants. We also found that more journalists were interested than we could accommodate, hence the application process.
What if I can only attend for part of the course?
You must be able to attend the entire 3-1/2 days of the course, beginning at 9:30 am on Monday, August 26 and ending at 12:45 pm on Thursday, August 29. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to attending the full course.
Location, Travel, and Costs
Where will the workshop be held?
The course sessions will be held at the Haldeman Center, Dartmouth College, 29 N Main St, Hanover, NH 03755. This is a short walk from the 6 South Street Hotel.
What are my best transportation options?
Please click here for detailed travel options to Hanover, NH by car, air, train or bus. Scroll down to see all travel options. This link also includes a campus map.
What are the attendance costs to me or my employer?
Accepted applicants will need to cover their travel expenses to and from the course, local transportation, meals, and all incidental travel costs. For eligible out-of-town participants, we will provide a lodging subsidy (see related question below).
Dinner on Wednesday, Aug 28, will be providing at a great(!) local restaurant. We will provide transportation (free). A keynote presentation will be given at dinner by our special guest, 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/).
Where can I make a reservation for lodging?
Accepted applicants should reserve a room (Sunday night August 25 check in – Thursday August 29 departure) by calling Six South St Hotel, 6 South Street, Hanover, NH 03755 Telephone (877) 832-4853. Please tell the reservationist that you are with the group “Professor Woloshin Conference”. The room hold will be lifted on Friday, July 25, 2024. After that time, we cannot guarantee room availability or lodging subsidy.
Lodging subsidy
Usually rooms at the hotel cost $360/night. Thanks to a generous grant from our funder (Arnold Ventures), we will provide a $180/night subsidy toward lodging costs (this offer is only good for lodging at the Six South Street Hotel in Hanover, NH). As a result, lodging will cost you $180/night. This price covers the room and tax but not food or parking. Remember, our room hold at the hotel will be lifted on Friday, July 25, 2024. After that time, we cannot guarantee room availability.
Where can I find good food!?
There are a lot of places within walking distance of the 6 South Street hotel worth trying. Here is a partial list (not in any particular order):
3. Base Camp Cafe:
4. Ramunto’s Brick & Brew Pizzeria:
There are lots of other places outside Hanover, but you would need a car. Contact us for suggestions.
Other
If I attend, will I receive some kind of official credit?
Those who complete the course will receive a certificate indicating their participation and completion, but the certificate is not associated with any official credentialing body.
Still need more information?
If you have any other questions, contact Claudine Louis at claudine.a.louis@dartmouth.edu
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