As I start my 7th week with Bham Pharma as a medical writing intern, I thought I would sit down and compile a list of top tips for starting out in medical writing. With no previous work experience within this sector, I was applying to medical writing positions from the outside looking in and found…
The final countdown One of my friends and her mum always says “what is for you, won’t go by you” and after this year, I whole-heartedly agree with this statement. Everything happens for a reason and that is something I kept telling myself during the summer after receiving rejection after rejection for roles which now…
Importance of graphics With so many styles and individual preferences for learning spread amongst us, understanding and applying the key principles of instructional design when creating training materials can really help to enhance both the appeal and the overall utility of the end product. With this in mind, considered use of graphics, which are incorporated…
To Teach Or Not To Teach? For entry medical writers, and those with less than 12 months experience, the journey to becoming a competent medical writer can be a straightforward upward learning curve or peaks and troughs of learning and confidence. Some companies, be they drug or device manufacturers or service companies such as contract…