Holly Atkinson, M.D.

Holly Atkinson, M.D., is a clinical professor and medical student advisor who has transitioned from a prominent medical correspondent to a leader in human rights and public health, advocating for the well-being of women and girls. After an early career as a researcher for Walter Cronkite’s Universe Show on CBS, Holly Atkinson, M.D., went on to become a prominent leader at the intersection of medicine, media, and human rights. Dr. Atkinson earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, providing a unique foundation for her diverse career.

She served as Senior Vice President for Lifetime Medical Television for over ten years before co-founding Reuters Health Information, Inc., where she held the roles of President and CEO. Dr. Atkinson also distinguished herself as a founding Editor-in-Chief of HealthNews, a consumer health newsletter by the Massachusetts Medical Society, and later as the founding Medical Editor-in-Chief of EverydayHealth.com. Leveraging her extensive medical and media background, Dr.

Through her diverse roles, Dr. Atkinson consistently advocates for the well-being of women and girls, bridging clinical practice, public health, and human rights advocacy.