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How to break into CME as a medical writer
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Sisällön tarjoaa Alexandra Howson PhD and Alexandra Howson PhD | CME Writer. Alexandra Howson PhD and Alexandra Howson PhD | CME Writer tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.
How can you break into the rewarding and lucrative field of continuing medical education (CME) writing?
If you're a health professional, academic, science researcher, or vet looking to transition into a career that offers more autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful work, this episode is for you. Discover how to leverage your existing skills and passion for writing, healthcare, and lifelong learning to create engaging educational content that supports health professionals and improves patient care.
By listening to this episode, you'll learn:
1. The five essential milestones to pave your way to success as a CME writer
2. Core competencies needed to excel in CME writing
3. Practical strategies for building your portfolio and networking to lay the foundation for landing your first CME writing projects
Takeaways
1. Understanding the CME landscape is crucial: Familiarize yourself with the history, purpose, and function of CME, including policies, ethics, and key stakeholders in this highly regulated field.
2. Develop core competencies: To succeed as a CME writer, in addition to strong writing skills, you need to be conversant with medical terminology, have solid research abilities, and be able to apply adult learning principles to content.
3. Build relationships and showcase your expertise: Networking is paramount in the close-knit CME community. Use platforms like LinkedIn to connect with education providers, attend industry events, and showcase your expertise.
Resources
Ehrlich A. Introduction to Medical Terminology. Cengage, 2014.
Stanford. Writing in the Sciences
Jones BD. Comprehensive Medical Terminology. 2016
Zinsser W. On Writing Well. The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction. New York: Harper Perennial. 2016.
Zinsser W. Writing to Learn. New York: Harper Perennial. 1993.
How to streamline your medical writing literature review process
How to choose the right literature review approach for your medical writing project
Claire Bonneau, Email Newsletter Writer
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:57 Milestone 1: Understanding CME
04:20 Milestone 2: Adult Learning Principles
05:27 Milestone 3: Formats and Deliverables in CME
06:41 Milestone 4: Core Competencies
09:57 Milestone 5: Connecting with Prospects and Networking
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