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  • Translate your clinical knowledge into a remote-working skill

    Learn how to put your clinical knowledge to good use as a confident medical writer and discover a world of remote working opportunities.

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    Information, guidance, and community. Your one-stop shop to becoming a medical writer. You won't need to waste time looking anywhere else.

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    You get lifetime access to the course and resources, including all future updates. You'll be part of a wonderful community of people looking to achieve the same goals to help support you and boost your confidence when you need it most.

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Victoria Kinkaid

I found this course really useful for starting out in medical writing! I really enjoyed how everything was in video format and these videos were short to keep you engaged. There are plenty of useful resources included too! A MUST for anyone who wa...

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I found this course really useful for starting out in medical writing! I really enjoyed how everything was in video format and these videos were short to keep you engaged. There are plenty of useful resources included too! A MUST for anyone who wants to commence a career in medical writing!

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Here's what makes our courses a cut above the rest and a perfect fit for you.

  • Short videos - so you can learn anywhere, any time.

  • Get feedback from your teacher - ask any questions at any time, and get detailed feedback on all course assignments.

  • Lifetime access - so you get access to all new content, including the answers to questions that other students have asked.

Everything in the Fundamentals of medical writing course

The Fundamentals of medical writing contains 12 individual course modules. You will have assignments and get feedback from Virginia Chachati, your instructor, on your medical writing, portfolio, CV, pitch, website and more. Course modules include medical copywriting, regulatory writing, SEO for medical writers, how to find clients, how to create a LinkedIn profile, how to create a medical writing portfolio, how to pass a medical writing test and medical writing interview, how to master your work life balance, how to set up a website, how to find employment opportunities, and how to manage your finances. New course modules coming in 2025: scriptwriting and design skills.

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FAQ

  • What will I learn in the course?

    Everything you need to know to become a medical writer as a beginner, whether you want to enter the role with no experience, or you want to switch career. You will also have the opportunity to get your work published, create pieces for your portfolio, and learn how to pass writing tests and interviews.

  • Who can do this course?

    This course is for you if you have a science degree or are a medical professional. You can be a pharmacist, doctor, dentist, vet, nurse, paramedic or other allied healthcare professional. If you have a science degree such as a Bachelor of science (BSc), Masters or PhD then you can also take this course.

  • Can I get a job after I complete this course?

    We have helped many people get jobs using the content we are sharing within this course. If you need help to get a job, we do offer a consultation service and can work with you one on one for an extra helping hand to support you in finding a job.

  • Will this course help me get clients?

    We have helped many people get clients using our knowledge that we’re sharing with you in this course. We give you a game plan, direct message and email templates, and many more resources to help you pitch yourself as a medical writer to clients and potential employers. You will also be part of an exclusive community where we can link you up with clients and share job opportunities.

  • Who is teaching this course?

    Virginia, who has been a UK registered pharmacist with the GPhC for 10 years. She graduated from UCL School of Pharmacy in 2013 with a Master of Pharmacy Degree. She worked with brands such as the NHS, YouTube, The London Clinic, Big Health UK, ASDA Online Doctor, ZAVA Online Doctor and more! I grew my freelance medical writing business from scratch, and I'm sharing everything I know to help you live the life you want.

  • What kind of course is this?

    We know that life can get busy sometimes, and we want this course to fit around you. We’ve designed this course to includes a collection of videos that you can watch at your own pace, and assignments you can do when you feel ready. Ask us questions at any time throughout the course - you can do this directly on each video by clicking "Discussion". We give you detailed feedback on your assignments and will help you as much as possible to succeed in preparing to become a medical writer.

  • Will I get a certificate after completing this course?

    You will get a certificate after completing this course for each module both of us at the Write Clinic. Although the course is not a formal qualification, the content is based on real-life best practices of medical writing and the extensive experience of healthcare professionals Hass and Virginia. Everything in the course is tried and tested - and we add to the course to regularly update it!

  • Will I have access to the course after I finish it?

    You will have access to the course after you finish it, as it is lifetime access. This also includes all updates to the course, and any new modules in future that are added to the course.

  • Does this course come with a community?

    We no longer have an exclusive community for the people who pay to join this course as the feedback we got was that it was not needed.

  • What is the Medical Writer Directory?

    The Medical Writer Directory used to be a page on www.writeclinic.com However, this has now been discontinued.

  • Does this course come with an app?

    You can do this course through the Thinkific app - so it's easy to learn wherever you are with your phone or tablet! Simply download the Thinkific app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and log in the same way you do on the website. Happy learning :)

  • What is your refund policy?

    Due to the nature of the course being a digital product, we unfortunately do not provide refunds.

  • How often is the course updated?

    Virginia will be adding two new modules in 2025, and is completely updating the course with new video recordings, resources and assignments between November 2024 and November 2025.

Instructors

Your teachers for this course

Virginia Chachati

A pharmacist turned medical writer with tremendous experience in creating courses and educating new and upcoming medical writers. Highlights include writing for the NHS, online doctors and producing award-winning website copy for a hospital in Central London.

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