Publication: Medscape
Topics: Health, Medicine, Mental Health, Fitness, Parenting, Relationships, Personal Finance
Rate: $1 per word (around $1,500 per feature) / up to $1,500 for video content
Deadline: Rolling (always open for pitches)
Editor: Sarah Yahr Tucker (Medical Lifestyle Editor)
Submit Via: Email — stucker@webmd.net

Medscape, a top publication for healthcare professionals, is accepting pitches for features and video content. Sarah Yahr Tucker, the Medical Lifestyle Editor, is seeking stories that explore the human side of medicine — from mental health struggles to financial challenges, relationships, parenting, side gigs, and lifestyle.

This is a premium writing opportunity paying $1 per word for reported features (usually 1,500 words) and up to $1,500 for video interviews or video-driven content.

What They’re Looking For:

• Reported features (healthcare lifestyle, personal finance for doctors, burnout, parenting in medicine, etc.)
• Human stories that resonate with healthcare professionals
• Video interview or storytelling concepts

Resources/Guides:

• Review Medscape’s site to understand tone and format
• Focus on experience-driven, relatable healthcare stories
• Keep pitches concise but specific (angle, why it matters, and why now)

How To Get This Client:

To stand out, you need a strong, professional pitch that highlights:
✅ Why your idea matters to healthcare professionals
✅ A fresh, unique angle (not already covered on Medscape)
✅ Your authority or access to sources in the medical field

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