Medical writing Exchange
Medical writing courses
Cost: $29.99
Medical Writing for Healthcare Professionals
Break into the medical writing business today!!
Are you a healthcare professional who wants to make some extra money on the side using your clinical training?
Would you like to get paid to create content that also helps you keep your clinical skills sharp?
Would you like to be able to use medical writing as a resume booster so you can expand your opportunities within your specialty?
Are you looking to move away from clinical work and interested in making a career change to medical communications?
This course is for you!!
COST: FREE
eCTD Training from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
For aspiring regulatory writers, the FDA has a free course to go over their eCTD submission process. It's hard to beat free training!
COST: SEVERAL THOUSAND $ US
UC San Diego Extension Course
For aspiring regulatory writers, the FDA has a free course to go over their eCTD submission process. It's hard to beat free training!
COST:
Digital package price:
$850 member | $1,235 nonmember
Print package price:
$975 member | $1,275 nonmember
AMWA Essential Skills Certificate Course
Learn the basics of medical writing from the American Medical Writers Association
COST: VARIES
James Lind Institute
Offers numerous programs and diplomas in clinical research and development, including:
Clinical research and regulatory affairs
Pharmacovigilance and medical writing
Regulatory affairs and medical writing
Medical writing​
COST: MUST REQUEST
Harvard University
Elevate your communication skills with this one-year certificate course. Offers three tracks:
Writing for medical and scientific journals
Writing for the public
Writing grant proposals
COST: $8,640
University of Chicago
Master the fundamentals and best practices of medical writing, editing, and communication
COST: $500 member/$365 non-member
Regulatory Writing Introductory Course
From the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society, this course will teach the fundamentals of regulatory writing.
Professional Societies
great websites about writing
The Grammarly blog has tons of good articles explaining everything from how to use a hyphen to the differences between active and passive voice
Writing and Publishing Guidelines
Citation tools
articles
Note: VERY important if you are going to freelance. Be sure to read your contracts carefully!
free images for presentations, etc.
Other cool stuff
The easiest way to get a great looking portfolio.
You can check out my portfolio as an example of what this site can do.
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