At Word for Word, we explore the intersection of medicine and the humanities.
Through interviews, scholarship, and creative work, we illuminate stories from across the healthcare experience.
We strive to share their stories as told—
—word for word.
Interviewer*
*Interview individuals with experiences in medicine and the humanities, and shape those conversations into written narratives.
Columnist*
*Create narratives on the human side of healthcare, with freedom to write book reviews, opinions, poetry, prose, or analysis.
Editor*
*Work closely with columnists and interviewers to refine clarity, structure, and flow, while respecting the writer’s intent.
Designer*
*Translate narrative into visual form, illustrating written pieces in the journal’s signature fine-arts aesthetic.
Listen closely.
Write boldly.
Draw thoughtfully.
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