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UMass Chan Medical School media fellowship

 

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The 2018 media fellows participating in a hands-on drill in the UMass Chan Medical School Interprofessional Center for Experiencial Learning.

UMass Chan Medical School’s media fellowship offers print, broadcast and digital journalists the opportunity to immerse themselves for two full days in a leading academic biomedical research institution, gaining access to our leaders and faculty as you develop story ideas, contacts, and a greater context for cutting-edge medicine and science reporting.

Overnight accommodations are available and all meals will be provided.

The 2023 media fellowship will take place March 16 through 17.

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The 2018 UMass Chan Medical School
media fellowship participants.

We offer a rare opportunity for journalists to . . .

  • Immerse themselves in the commonwealth’s only public medical school
  • Dedicate two thought-provoking days to learning, with no deadlines to meet!
  • Come face-to-face with top researchers, clinicians, and leaders.
  • Generate innovative story ideas and cultivate new contacts close to home to better cover a wide variety of medical and science stories.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a working research lab and in a professional simulation learning center.
  • Recharge professionally.
  • Network with other journalists.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of relevant and important science and medical issues.

What we ask of you . . . 

  • You must have the permission of your bosses to attend.
  • Consider all sessions to be on background, unless otherwise noted.
  • Bring your curiosity, desire to learn, and a general interest in covering science, medical and health-related topics.
  • Complete an application.

What we offer your bosses . . . 

  • A rare opportunity for valued employees to participate in professional development – at no cost to you or your company.
  • Learning and access that will distinguish your coverage on a wide variety of medical and science stories.
  • Just two days away from the newsroom - a brief investment of time that will reinvigorate your employee, strengthen their dedication and improve future performance.