Question 1

Do I need to be pre-med or a science major to join?

Accepted Answer

No. The club explicitly welcomes students of all majors, stating that varied perspectives are an asset and that you should not feel discouraged to apply because you are not pre-med.

Question 2

What sections can I contribute to?

Accepted Answer

There are four sections: News and Analysis, Essays and Opinions, Community Spotlight, and Creative. The club recruits writers and editors for the three written sections, and artists and photographers for the Creative section.

Question 3

Can I submit work without being a full member?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hippocratic at Berkeley accepts freelance submissions in all four sections. Written submissions must meet section-specific word count requirements and the style guide; creative submissions must meet style guide requirements.

Question 4

How often does the club recruit, and what does the process look like?

Accepted Answer

Recruitment happens every fall and spring semester. The process includes a written application followed by an in-person interview.

Question 5

What kinds of topics does the publication actually cover?

Accepted Answer

Past articles have covered racial disparities in maternal healthcare, EPA deregulation and public health, food insecurity and SNAP policy, medical ethics in disability cases, avian flu in the Bay Area, and the health effects of car-centric infrastructure, among others.