OPEN CALL FOR JOURNALISTS
Apply to Join the Healthcare Media Academy – Rare Diseases Track
An initiative of the AmCham Healthcare Hub, with certification by M6 Educational Center
AmCham North Macedonia, in collaboration with M6 Educational Center, invites you to apply for the Healthcare Media Academy – Rare Diseases Track, a pilot training designed to equip journalists with the knowledge and tools to report on complex healthcare topics in a meaningful and impactful way.
This interactive program begins in September 2025 and includes four half-day sessions, held bi-monthly at M6 Educational Center in Skopje. Through expert-led discussions and case-based learning, participants will explore:
- The healthcare system and policy framework
- Medicines and public financing pathways
- Budgeting, funding, and procurement in healthcare
- Data and digitalization in medical care
- Patient pathways and patient rights
All topics will be illustrated through rare disease case studies, providing practical, story-ready content relevant to today’s healthcare landscape.
Participants will receive an official certificate issued by M6 Educational Center.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to better public understanding of healthcare issues in North Macedonia, grow your network and upgrade your knowledge with valuable insights, information and resources.
Spots are limited — apply now!
About the Healthcare Hub
The Healthcare Hub, developed by AmCham North Macedonia’s Healthcare Committee, is an educational platform aimed at building capacity and advancing knowledge among key actors in the healthcare ecosystem. Through structured, topic-driven learning programs, the Hub addresses system-wide challenges in healthcare policy, regulation, innovation, and access.
The Healthcare Media Academy – Rare Diseases Track is the Hub’s pilot training program tailored specifically for journalists — providing the tools and understanding needed to strengthen healthcare reporting and public dialogue.
Why This Program?
Healthcare is one of the most complex and sensitive areas to report on — and often the least accessible. This program aims to bridge that gap by giving journalists direct access to experts, credible data, and real-world examples through an engaging, story-driven format.
Rather than theoretical lectures, the program explores key aspects of the healthcare system through specific rare disease case studies — making the content relevant, tangible, and applicable to media reporting.
What Will Be Covered?
Using disease-specific examples, the training will explore:
- Healthcare System & Policy Framework
- Medicines & Public Financing Pathway
- Healthcare Funding, Budgeting & Procurement
- Data and Digitalization in Healthcare
- Patient Pathways & Patient Rights
Each session connects these complex topics to the real experiences of patients, providers, and policymakers — preparing journalists with story-ready content that informs and empowers the public.
Program Details
- Start Date: September 2025
- Format: Four interactive, half-day sessions (bi-monthly)
- Location: M6 Educational Center, Skopje
- Language: Macedonian (with some English content) – translation available upon request
- Certificate: Issued by M6 Educational Center upon completion
📣 A coordination meeting with selected participants will take place before the program begins to align content with their interests and reporting needs.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from:
- Print, online, radio, and broadcast journalists
- Freelancers reporting on healthcare, science, or social issues
- Journalists seeking trusted sources, deeper insight, and stronger public impact
How to Apply
Apply by July 20th, 2025 by sending the following to v.kostovski@amcham.mk:
- A short biography (maximum 150 words)
- A letter of intent, including references to relevant published work (maximum 150 words)
- A nomination letter from your media editor (not required for freelance journalists)
This Healthcare Hub Academy is Supported by:
