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- 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