New Year Offer End Date: 30th April 2024
Program
Writing for Impact: Enhancing Medical Communication in the Digital Age
Medical Writing, Career Advancement, Effective Communication, Writing Skills, Research Skills, Ethical Guidelines, Regulatory Compliance, Collaboration, Networking, Professional Development, Academic Writing, Scientific Literature, Evidence-Based Writing, Portfolio Building, Healthcare Communication.
About Program:
Aim:
Program Objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of medical writing as a profession and the key roles and responsibilities of a medical writer
- Master the art of conducting efficient literature reviews, critically appraising scientific papers, and extracting relevant information for medical writing projects
- Enhance scientific writing skills to produce clear, concise, and well-structured documents for different audiences and purposes
- Acquire advanced skills in crafting research articles, comprehensive review articles, and regulatory documents, adhering to industry standards and guidelines
- Hone data presentation and visualization techniques to effectively communicate complex scientific information.
- Learn to adapt scientific information for lay audiences, creating patient-centered materials and informed consent documents
- Develop project management skills to successfully plan, execute, and deliver medical writing assignments within deadlines and to the highest quality standards
- Tips and tricks to crack scientific writing interviews
What you will learn?
Day 1: Essential Skills for Medical Writing
Session 1: Introduction to Medical Writing as a Profession
- Overview of medical writing career opportunities and industry trends
- Roles and responsibilities of a medical writer in different sectors (pharmaceutical, CROs, medical communication agencies)
- Key skills and competencies required for success in medical writing jobs
Session 2: Drug development and key deliverable documents in Medical Writing
- Introduction to drug development (from Basic Research to FDA Approved Post-Marketing Surveillance)
- Drug regulation
- Key deliverables in medical communications (Literature Search, Abstracts, Manuscripts, Slide decks, Infographics, Plain language summaries)
- Role of Medical Writers in Medical Congress
- Publication ethics and guidelines to follow (ICMJEE, COPE, ISMPP, GPP 2022, CRediT)
- The EQUATOR network
Session 3: Mastering Scientific Literature Review
- Efficient searching and retrieval of scientific literature using databases and search strategies
- Critical appraisal of scientific papers for relevance and quality
- Extracting and summarizing key information for medical writing projects
- Probable Interview Questions
Day 2: Advanced Medical Writing Skills
Session 1: Stages of a document development including publication planning
- Kick-off meeting preparation
- The art of writing a crisp MOM
- Authorship compliance according to ICMJE guidelines
- Draft development through processes of reviewing, QC checks, CE and graphic design (based on requirement)
- Global Approval and Document submission (to either journal, Congress site or Stakeholder based on target audience)
- Datavision overview in publication planning
Session2: Writing Clear and Concise Scientific Documents
- Structure and organization of medical documents for different audiences (Journal, non-medical professionals, health-care professionals, Congress)
- Techniques for clear and coherent scientific writing
- Best practices for improving readability and ensuring logical flow
Session 3: Crafting Research Articles for Publication
- In-depth understanding of research article components (IMRAD format)
- Strategies for writing compelling titles and abstracts
- Effective presentation of methods, results, and discussions
- Probable Interview Questions
Day 3: Enhancing Medical Writing Expertise
Session 1: Writing Comprehensive Review Articles
- Planning and organizing review articles to provide a comprehensive overview of a specific topic
- Techniques for synthesizing and analyzing complex scientific information
- Integrating critical analysis and drawing evidence-based conclusions
Session 2: Data Presentation and Visualization
- Techniques for presenting numerical data effectively using tables, graphs, and figures
- Interpreting and summarizing data for different audiences
- Design principles for creating visually appealing and informative visuals
Session 3: Writing for Lay Audiences and Patient Education
- Adapting complex scientific information for non-experts
- Plain language writing techniques for patient education materials and informed consent documents
- Incorporating patient-centered language and ensuring accessibility
Session 4: Other Deliverables
- Preparing effective slide decks (Congress, MSLs, HCPs, Patients)
- Using infographics and creating a compelling story through an interactive deck (patient journey, HEOR etc)
- Publication notifications
- Probable Interview Questions
Day 4: Miscellaneous
Session 1: Real-World Evidence and its importance in Medical Communications
- Introduction to RWE and its significance
- Difference between Clinical Trial and RWE or PMS
- Introduction to HEOR and its importance in Medical Communications
- How does writing documents for RWE and HEOR studies differ from traditional clinical trial articles
Session 2: Medical Writing Project Management
- Effective project planning and organization for medical writing assignments
- Collaboration and communication strategies with cross-functional teams
- Time management, prioritization, and meeting project deadlines
Session 3: Sample writing test!
Q&A session, Probable Interview Questions
Fee Plan
INR 1999 /- OR USD 50
Intended For :
- Educational Background: Participants should have a background in healthcare, medicine, life sciences, communication, journalism, or a related field. This ensures that they have foundational knowledge relevant to medical communication.
- Professional Experience: While not always mandatory, participants with prior experience or employment in healthcare communication, medical writing, journalism, public relations, or related fields may be preferred.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in the language of instruction (e.g., English) is usually required to understand lectures, instructions, and training materials effectively.
- Computer Skills: Basic computer literacy and familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms may be beneficial, as the program may involve hands-on exercises or assignments using digital technologies.
- Motivation and Interest: Participants should demonstrate a genuine interest in medical communication and a commitment to improving their communication skills in the digital age.
Career Supporting Skills
Compliance with guidelines Analytical skills Journalistic skills Writing skills
Program Outcomes
- Gain a competitive edge in the job market with in-demand medical writing skills
- Enhance critical appraisal abilities to evaluate scientific literature effectively
- Improve scientific writing proficiency, resulting in clear and impactful communication
- Master the art of crafting research articles, review articles, and regulatory documents
- Develop expertise in data presentation and visualization for enhanced scientific communication
- Acquire the skills to adapt complex information for non-expert audiences, improving patient education materials
- Build project management capabilities to effectively manage medical writing assignments
