
The Health Science Journalist
My name is Sabrina McCrear, and my academic and professional journey is deeply rooted in a commitment to bridging healthcare and communication. I specifically focus on advocating for people of color who frequently interact with the medical field. I aim to provide diverse communities with essential information to help them make informed health decisions, ultimately fostering positive change and impact.
The Health Science Journalist is a showcase of my work with numerous stories across multiple publications, such as The American Journal of Managed Care, U.S. News and World Report, The Baltimore Times, and Howard University News Service.
ABOUT
I am an Associate Editor at The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) and a graduate of Howard University with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Biology. My work sits at the intersection of health reporting, editorial leadership, and data-driven storytelling, with a focus on making healthcare more accessible and transparent.
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At AJMC, I write and edit daily news and feature articles on disease states, treatments, and healthcare policy. I also lead initiatives to strengthen our digital presence through social media strategy and audience engagement. This blend of editorial work and audience-focused strategy has sharpened both my ability to translate complex health issues clearly and my understanding of how readers interact with critical health content.
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Previously, as a health editorial intern at U.S. News & World Report, I covered maternal health equity, abortion care access, and hospital performance metrics. These experiences taught me to approach sensitive health topics with rigor, empathy, and precision.
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I’m especially passionate about reporting that helps people understand how healthcare trends, corporate decisions, and policy changes shape everyday lives. My background in health journalism and advocacy informs my commitment to producing stories that illuminate—and challenge—the systems that influence care, access, and equity.
EXPERTISE
Health Science Reporting, Medical Research, Data Analysis, Feature Writing, Investigative Journalism, Public Affairs Reporting, Magazine Writing, Copy Editing, Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2025 - Present
Assistant Editor
American Journal of Managed Care
Morris Plains, NJ
April 2025 - June 2025
Content Marketing Intern
CooperSurgical
Trumbull, CT
June 2024 - December 2024
Communications/Health Editorial Intern
U.S. News and World Report
Washington, D.C.
June 2024 - May 2025
Fellow
MIT, Knight Science Journalism Fellowship
Cambridge, MA
February - May 2024
HBCU Reporter
The Baltimore Times
Baltimore, MD
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Media, Journalism & Film Communications; Print & Digital Media Concentration - May 2025
Magna Cum Laude
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
NOTABLE WORKS
Published editor of 101 Magazine's Fall 2024 issue covering Howard University's centennial homecoming.