HMJ ALUMNI Learn more about the work of Grady’s health and medical journalism graduates. Click on their photo to read a Q&A about their professional and academic experiences. "Don’t just do the minimum. Find something you’re interested in." Christina Banister | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Class of 2017 "I came out a stronger reporter after the program." Hyacinth Empinado | STAT News Class of 2015 "Go to every public meeting you can. Your presence shows that you care." Elizabeth Fite | Chattanooga Times Free Press Class of 2017 "Allow the classes to be an opportunity to help you pitch your work." Aaron Hale | University of Georgia Marketing Class of 2016 "A master’s in health and medical journalism makes you unique." Erica Hensley | Mississippi Today Class of 2017 "Don’t give up. If you know you want to be a journalist...stick it out." Victoria Knight | Kaiser Health News Class of 2018