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Dr. Rachel Goldstein
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Dr. Rachel Goldstein

Health & Medicine Reporter

Physician-journalist bringing clinical expertise to health and medical reporting.

Public HealthMedical ResearchHealthcare PolicyPharmaceuticalsClinical Medicine

About

Dr. Rachel Goldstein is a physician-journalist who brings clinical expertise to health and medical reporting. As NewsPulse's Health & Medicine Reporter, she covers public health crises, medical breakthroughs, healthcare policy, and the pharmaceutical industry.

After practicing internal medicine for a decade, Rachel transitioned to journalism to help bridge the gap between medical research and public understanding. Her coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic was praised for its accuracy, clarity, and accessibility.

She holds an M.D. from Johns Hopkins University and a Master's in Public Health from Harvard. Rachel is board-certified in internal medicine and maintains her medical license. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists.

Experience

15+ years in journalism

Education

  • M.D., Johns Hopkins University
  • M.P.H., Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Awards & Recognition

  • Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting
  • AHCJ Health Journalism Award