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How to be a
successful Medical
Writer?
www.onlinemedicalwriting.com
Medical Writing
It’s about clearly communicating clinical and scientific
data and information in written form
"Medical Writing is an adventurous profession, out of
the ordinary and an exciting experience"
What does a
medical writer do?
the writer uses his/her
understanding of science/medical
subjects and research skills with a
perceptive of how to present
information and pitch it at the
right level for the target audience
SCIENCE
+
WRITING
Who picks up Medical Writing
According to I-CME,
Passionate about
Medical Writing
as a career
Market
Opportunities/job
opportunities
Additional
Source of
income
Researchers
&
Publications
Plethora of writings is “Medical Writing”
Types of Medical writing
And more…
Patient Education
E-learning
Digital Writing
Let’s further divide the pie
I-CME | Types of Medical Writing
Scientific Regulatory Medico-Marketing Consumer Social Media E-Learning
Scientific Writing
• Scientific news
• Scientific reviews
• Manuscripts
• Case reports
• Drug monographs
• Abstract writing
Regulatory Writing
• Medical writing in clinical
research
• Clinical trial process
• Activities involved in clinical
trial process
• Study designs
• Clinical trial protocol
writing
• Writing for
Pharmacovigilance
Medico-Marketing
Writing
• Posters/Brochures
• Sales/Consumer training
materials
• Product ads/Corporate ads
• Leave-behinds/flyers
• Case-studies
• Business insight reports
• Proposal writing
• Public relation materials
• Blogs
• Web content
Consumer Writing
• Consumer news
• Consumer reviews
• Blogs
• Newsletters
• Fact sheets
• Care guides
Social-Media
Writing
• Developing content for
Social Media
• Using Web Content as
Source Material for Social
Media Content
• How to write for Facebook ,
Twitter , LinkedIn, Blogging
E-learning in
medical Writing
• Developing e-learning
courseware
• Storyboarding
• Developing assessment in e-
learning
Ability to write
Attention to Detail
Research Skills
Accurate information
Deadline oriented
Creativity
Effective communication
Willing to learn more
Independent worker
Team Worker
Subject understanding
Organising Information
Qualities of a Medical Writer
Tips to be a successful Medical Writer
• Complete a formal training course
in medical writing/editing –
Dedicate 6months and stay 5years
ahead
• Take up the internship
opportunities within medical
communications, medical
publishing or similar industry
Note
Training programs
should be able to
provide Assignments
and Assistance from
the mentor/expert
medical writer.
Tips to be a successful Medical Writer
• Stay connected with the technical
knowledge
Pharmacology | Therapeutics|
Anatomy and Physiology
• Get familiar with tools –
MS Office , Excel, PowerPoint
Note
Online scientific writing
training is better than
standard face-to-face
instructions in terms of
writing quality and
efficiency.
- BMC
Tips to be a successful Medical Writer
• Stay abreast with medical/health and
science industry news
Eg – All medical devices used shall be
regulated as drugs from April,2020
• Develop a habit of reading non-medical
books. This can help you in being creative
with your writing
Note
Not all Medical
Writings necessarily
demand advanced
degrees.
All you need is
curiosity, the ability to
learn, and a
understanding of how
to write well.
Tips to be a successful Medical Writer
• Source the evidences from authentic
sites. Generating Medical accurate
content is the key.
.org, .edu, .gov, journals
• Learn the basics of social media
marketing and content strategy.
Patient education is emerging fast.
Note
Benefits of training programs
in medical writing-
• Can give an employer
confidence in your
credibility
• Shows commitment to
continued professional
development
Tips to be a successful Medical Writer
• Own a blog ! Keep updating it in
your spare time.
• Have a pal to review your
writing.
• Network! Network! Network!
Note
• Build a strong
LinkedIn profile.
• Be active and make
connections with
the right crowd.
• Get registered in
various freelance
websites.
Tips to be a successful Medical Writer
• Be professional about the
assignments/projects you
handle. Adhere to the
timelines
• Maintain transparency with
the team
• Work on the feedbacks
Note
If medical writing interests you
explore resources like –
• AWMA
• Editorial freelance association
• Regulatory Affairs professional
society
• i-cme certification in medical
writing and healthcare
communications
• The university of Chicago
graham school
Writing Process – 4 steps for an error free
document
Step 1 Step 2
Prewriting
Drafting
Revising
Refining
Step 3 Step 4
1. Prewriting
● Prewriting is a preparation
done before starting to write
● Strictly done on paper and not
on your computer devices
● A way of organizing one’s
thoughts and beginning to put
the information on a piece of
paper.
● Writers use various prewriting
strategies based on the topic
and the outcome needed
2. Drafting
● Converting prewriting into
coherent sentences and
paragraph.
● Advisable to have a separate
writing area and creative
productive conditions suiting
your comfort
● Have the prewriting material
at hand but be open to new
ideas
3. Refining
● The refining stage involves
editing and proofreading.
● It also involves
implementation of changes
highlighted in revision
stage.
● Give attention to detail and
do changes line by line.
4. Revision
● Revision is to double check
and look at something from
a fresh perspective.
● Writer should think from
readers point-of-view and
evaluate if the outcome
would meet the readers
expectations
Following a
writing process
ensures that the
output has a
professional
standard.
Advantages -
 No missing information
 Adherence
 Error-free content
 Reader-centric.
 Well-structured and
logically placed.
 Scannable and readable.
From outsider to star
Medical writing is an intriguing career pathway. Your path can be as
good as gold provided if you step out of your comfort zone and
explore the opportunities!
I-CME is known in the industry for it’s medical writing training program
for more than a decade and look forward to support the passionate
writers to way up their career ladder as a MEDICAL WRITER.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY!
Talk to Medical Writing
experts.
+91- 9000592779
asesh@onlinemedicalwriting.com
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How to be a successful medical writer?

  • 1. How to be a successful Medical Writer? www.onlinemedicalwriting.com
  • 2. Medical Writing It’s about clearly communicating clinical and scientific data and information in written form "Medical Writing is an adventurous profession, out of the ordinary and an exciting experience"
  • 3. What does a medical writer do? the writer uses his/her understanding of science/medical subjects and research skills with a perceptive of how to present information and pitch it at the right level for the target audience SCIENCE + WRITING
  • 4. Who picks up Medical Writing According to I-CME, Passionate about Medical Writing as a career Market Opportunities/job opportunities Additional Source of income Researchers & Publications
  • 5. Plethora of writings is “Medical Writing” Types of Medical writing
  • 7. Let’s further divide the pie I-CME | Types of Medical Writing Scientific Regulatory Medico-Marketing Consumer Social Media E-Learning
  • 8. Scientific Writing • Scientific news • Scientific reviews • Manuscripts • Case reports • Drug monographs • Abstract writing
  • 9. Regulatory Writing • Medical writing in clinical research • Clinical trial process • Activities involved in clinical trial process • Study designs • Clinical trial protocol writing • Writing for Pharmacovigilance
  • 10. Medico-Marketing Writing • Posters/Brochures • Sales/Consumer training materials • Product ads/Corporate ads • Leave-behinds/flyers • Case-studies • Business insight reports • Proposal writing • Public relation materials • Blogs • Web content
  • 11. Consumer Writing • Consumer news • Consumer reviews • Blogs • Newsletters • Fact sheets • Care guides
  • 12. Social-Media Writing • Developing content for Social Media • Using Web Content as Source Material for Social Media Content • How to write for Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn, Blogging
  • 13. E-learning in medical Writing • Developing e-learning courseware • Storyboarding • Developing assessment in e- learning
  • 14. Ability to write Attention to Detail Research Skills Accurate information Deadline oriented Creativity Effective communication Willing to learn more Independent worker Team Worker Subject understanding Organising Information Qualities of a Medical Writer
  • 15. Tips to be a successful Medical Writer • Complete a formal training course in medical writing/editing – Dedicate 6months and stay 5years ahead • Take up the internship opportunities within medical communications, medical publishing or similar industry Note Training programs should be able to provide Assignments and Assistance from the mentor/expert medical writer.
  • 16. Tips to be a successful Medical Writer • Stay connected with the technical knowledge Pharmacology | Therapeutics| Anatomy and Physiology • Get familiar with tools – MS Office , Excel, PowerPoint Note Online scientific writing training is better than standard face-to-face instructions in terms of writing quality and efficiency. - BMC
  • 17. Tips to be a successful Medical Writer • Stay abreast with medical/health and science industry news Eg – All medical devices used shall be regulated as drugs from April,2020 • Develop a habit of reading non-medical books. This can help you in being creative with your writing Note Not all Medical Writings necessarily demand advanced degrees. All you need is curiosity, the ability to learn, and a understanding of how to write well.
  • 18. Tips to be a successful Medical Writer • Source the evidences from authentic sites. Generating Medical accurate content is the key. .org, .edu, .gov, journals • Learn the basics of social media marketing and content strategy. Patient education is emerging fast. Note Benefits of training programs in medical writing- • Can give an employer confidence in your credibility • Shows commitment to continued professional development
  • 19. Tips to be a successful Medical Writer • Own a blog ! Keep updating it in your spare time. • Have a pal to review your writing. • Network! Network! Network! Note • Build a strong LinkedIn profile. • Be active and make connections with the right crowd. • Get registered in various freelance websites.
  • 20. Tips to be a successful Medical Writer • Be professional about the assignments/projects you handle. Adhere to the timelines • Maintain transparency with the team • Work on the feedbacks Note If medical writing interests you explore resources like – • AWMA • Editorial freelance association • Regulatory Affairs professional society • i-cme certification in medical writing and healthcare communications • The university of Chicago graham school
  • 21. Writing Process – 4 steps for an error free document Step 1 Step 2 Prewriting Drafting Revising Refining Step 3 Step 4
  • 22. 1. Prewriting ● Prewriting is a preparation done before starting to write ● Strictly done on paper and not on your computer devices ● A way of organizing one’s thoughts and beginning to put the information on a piece of paper. ● Writers use various prewriting strategies based on the topic and the outcome needed
  • 23. 2. Drafting ● Converting prewriting into coherent sentences and paragraph. ● Advisable to have a separate writing area and creative productive conditions suiting your comfort ● Have the prewriting material at hand but be open to new ideas
  • 24. 3. Refining ● The refining stage involves editing and proofreading. ● It also involves implementation of changes highlighted in revision stage. ● Give attention to detail and do changes line by line.
  • 25. 4. Revision ● Revision is to double check and look at something from a fresh perspective. ● Writer should think from readers point-of-view and evaluate if the outcome would meet the readers expectations
  • 26. Following a writing process ensures that the output has a professional standard. Advantages -  No missing information  Adherence  Error-free content  Reader-centric.  Well-structured and logically placed.  Scannable and readable.
  • 27. From outsider to star Medical writing is an intriguing career pathway. Your path can be as good as gold provided if you step out of your comfort zone and explore the opportunities! I-CME is known in the industry for it’s medical writing training program for more than a decade and look forward to support the passionate writers to way up their career ladder as a MEDICAL WRITER. JOIN THE COMMUNITY!
  • 28. Talk to Medical Writing experts. +91- 9000592779 asesh@onlinemedicalwriting.com www.onlinemedicalwriting.com