Bruce Goldfarb
600 Maiden Choice Lane
Baltimore, MD 21228
443-226-5607
bruce@brucegoldfarb.com
www.brucegoldfarb.com
SUMMARY
-- Award-winning writer/editor specializing in science and medicine
-- Web content developer
-- Reference book author/editor
-- Contract editor of magazines and newsletters
2007 – 2008
Editor
Atlantic Information Services, Washington, DC
Editor of biweekly Inside Consumer-Directed Care, a business newsletter covering
account-based health plans, and contributing editor to the monthly The AIS Report on
Blue Cross Blue Shield. I also developed audioconferences, books and other editorial
materials.
2004 - 2007
Managing Editor
The Magazine Group, Washington DC
For prominent contract publisher, I served mainly as executive editor of DOC News and a
consulting editor for HemAware. DOC News is a monthly newspaper published by the
American Diabetes Association that covers clinical aspects of diabetes, obesity, and
cardiovascular disease for primary care providers. HemAware is the bimonthly magazine
of the National Hemophilia Foundation. In both cases, I was involved in editorial
planning and assignments, hiring and supervision of freelancers, editing of copy, working
with copyeditors and designers, developing production schedules, meeting with clients,
representing publications at conferences and meetings, and other duties involved in news
publications. I also consulted with other TMG clients and publications as needed.
1981 Independent Writer/Editor
Hundreds of articles for trade and consumer publications, including USA Today,
Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, American Health, Harper's, American Medical News,
Maryland and American Archaeology, among many others.
Although the bulk of my work is in science, medicine and health care, I also write about
business, finance, law, food, lifestyles and a wide variety of topics. Highlights:
-- Wrote the history of Baltimore for city’s bicentennial commemorative program,
produced by Baltimore magazine in 1997, and the history of University of Maryland at
Baltimore for the school’s bicentennial in 2007.
-- Numerous science articles for children in ChemMatters and Reaction Times, both by
the American Chemical Society, and Science World.
-- From 1997 to 2000, wrote the monthly "Morning Rounds" column for EyeNet, the
magazine of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, presenting unusual eye
conditions in a literate nonfiction format from the treating doctor's perspective.
Coverage of health care for trade publications, including Family Practice Management,
Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News, General Surgery and Laparoscopy News,
Internal Medicine World Report, International Medical News Group, Infectious Disease
Today, Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy, Managed Care, Medical Interface, The
Newspaper of Cardiology, Pharmacy Practice News and Retail Pharmacy News.
Editorial clients include American Trauma Society, Academy of Managed Care
Pharmacy, American Institute for Cancer Research, Building Owners and Managers
Institute, Center for Population Options, Image Dynamics, International Association of
Chiefs of Police, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, MosbyYear Book, Penn State/Hershey Medical Center, Remtulla and Associates, RP
Foundation Fighting Blindness, Sidran Foundation for Mental Illness, Siemens,
University of Baltimore and University of Maryland School of Medicine.
BOOKS
(2000) Author
Cancer Protocol Guide
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore MD
(1998) Consulting Editor
The Take Care of Yourself Guide to Treating Your Family's Most Common Symptoms
Addison Wesley Longman, Reading MA
(1997) Consulting Editor
The Five-Minute Health Advisor
The Five-Minute Child Health Advisor
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD
(1997) Author
Health Care Defined: A Glossary of Current Terms
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD
(1991) Writing Consultant
First Aid: Responding to Emergencies
American National Red Cross, Washington DC
REGULAR GIGS
2000 - 2002
Editor/Publisher
Genomics Newswire
Developed and launched the first independent business publication devoted to genomics,
proteomics and the emerging molecular biology industry. Genomics Newswire had a
growing readership, a thriving online community, and prominent placement on search
engines. Sold to Washington Business Information, Inc., in 2002.
1995 - 2002
Contributing Writer
Baltimore magazine
Diamond Publications, Baltimore MD
Regular contributor of health stories and occasional business or general features. Edited
several supplements, including Baltimore Made Easy, (1996), HealthQuest (1997) and
the Baltimore Bicentennial historical program (1997). Articles awarded first place in
public service by state chapter of Society of Professional Journalists in 1998 and 2000,
and first place in human interest in 2001.
1993 - 1995
Editor
Physician's Practice Digest
Maryland magazine
Responsible for managing all editorial needs of quarterly magazine. Edited bimonthly
Maryland until purchase by investor group in 1995.
1988 - 1993
Stringer
Medical Tribune
Springer-Verlag, New York NY
Frequent contributor of clinical news stories to the weekly newspaper Medical Tribune,
as well as articles for the monthly magazine Medical World News, the daily Tribune
Health News Service of the New York Times Syndicate, and the Medical Tribune Weekly
Bulletin, distributed in Japan.
1988 - 1992
Stringer
USA Today
Gannett Publishing, Rosslyn VA
Frequent contributor of health news and features, including several front page stories.
1985 - 1993
Contributing Editor
Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS)
JEMS Publishing, Carlsbad CA
Wrote monthly column about clinical research in EMS for eight years. Reviewed
manuscripts. Contributed dozens of special reports, news and feature articles.
1985 - 1988
Public Affairs Officer
University of Maryland, Baltimore MD
Primary public information officer for University of Maryland School of Medicine.
1975 - 1982
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
Memphis TN
HEALTH CARE NEWSLETTERS
2001 - 2003
Food and Drug Letter
Washington Business Information Inc., Falls Church VA
1999 - 2001
NeuroPractice
Laparoscopic Surgery Update
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore MD
1998 - 2005
Data Strategies and Benchmarks
Health Care Cost Reengineering Report
NanoBiotech News
National Health Information, Atlanta, GA
1996 - 1997
Clinical Cost Control
Aspen Publications, Gaithersburg, MD
1992
Prehospital Care Reports
Occupational Health Management
American Health Consultants, Atlanta, GA
1991 - 1999
Workers' Comp Managed Care
The PPO Letter
Managed Dental Care
Disease Management News
Capitation Alert
Business Information Services, Laurel, MD
AWARDS
2002
First Place, Human Interest
Society of Professional Journalists (Maryland Chapter)
2000
First Place, Public Service
Society of Professional Journalists (Maryland Chapter)
1998
First place, Public Service
Society of Professional Journalists (Maryland Chapter)
1993
Best of Category, News Story
Educational Press Association of America (EdPress)
1987
Bronze Medal
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
EDUCATION
B.S., Emergency Health Services (1985)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County