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What Will It Mean To You When You Finally Break Into Medical Writing?

ByNicola

If you’ve made it this far to find this article, chances are you’re a clinician or scientist who’s trying to break into a career in medical writing, whether on a full-time basis or as a side hustle. Firstly, congratulations on your continued pursuit—medical writing is a diverse and interesting field that offers an endless supply…

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Recording Devices: Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3!

ByNicola

In my last post, I discussed a few options for recording presentations if you’re a medical writer who’s decided to start reporting medical conferences – or maybe you just need to record interviews with experts or key opinion leaders for articles you are writing. s h First-Time Use Once you decide on your device, I…

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Career Opportunities in Scientific Communication (Free Webinar)

ByNicola

The Scientist is hosting a virtual career expo about alternative careers for scientists, outside of academia. One of the panels on their agenda will explore the field of scientific communication. s It’s taking place on Wednesday June 10th, 2015, at 11:30 am EDT. f And the best part? It’s free to register!  g So don’t…

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Recording Devices: Pick Your Poison

ByNicola

In past decades, the warmer weather used to signify the height of conference season – although these days it seems to pretty much run all year round – especially with many organizations holding their annual meetings in the winter in a warm and inviting location. And some just choosing to host them in the winter…

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Healthy Lifestyle Helps Boost Bowel Cancer Survival

ByNicola

Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients seem to have a better chance of survival if they have already been living a healthy lifestyle before their diagnosis, research shows. d The American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2015, over 130,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with CRC, and more than 49,000 of them will die as…

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Free Webinar: Web-Based Software for Literature Reviews

ByNicola

AMWA members – have you registered yet for the upcoming webinar on Web-Based Software for Literature Reviews (May 28th, 1pm EST)? k It’s free for AMWA members to attend, so if you haven’t already done so, go ahead and register asap! And if you’re a medical writer but not yet a member of AMWA, I highly…

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AMWA-New England Chapter Meeting

ByNicola

Last week I attended our fall AMWA-NE Chapter dinner meeting, which turned out to be another fun evening. We met at Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Newton, MA. It was a fun venue, although our private room turned out to be not-so-private! It was a side room that was continuous with the main part of the bar,…