We're currently teaching this course from 1st February to 31st March 2023. If you enroll today, you can watch all the course videos, join the exclusive community, and get feedback on your work plus 3 one-to-one consultation sessions with Hass or Virginia.
Around 1 to 3 minutes per lesson, perfect for on-the-go learning
Here's what makes our courses a cut above the rest and a perfect fit for you.
Super short videos - so you can learn anywhere, any time. Nano-learning for the win!
Get feedback from your teacher - ask any questions at any time, and get detailed feedback on any course assignments.
Lifetime access - so you get access to all new content, including the answers to questions that other students have asked.
Join our Medical Writer Directory with a link to your LinkedIn, portfolio and website.
Course content
Hello!
Welcome to the Write Clinic
FREE PREVIEWWhat you will learn at the Write Clinic
FREE PREVIEWFrom fundamentals to fully-fledged medical writer in 8 weeks
FREE PREVIEWWhy did we create the Write Clinic?
FREE PREVIEWWho can benefit from this course?
FREE PREVIEWLearn from two medical writing experts and our experienced friends
FREE PREVIEWMeet Hass
FREE PREVIEWOur story: How did Hass and Virginia get here?
FREE PREVIEWMeet Virginia
FREE PREVIEWHow to ask questions
FREE PREVIEWHow we can help you become a fully fledged medical writer
FREE PREVIEWYour goals
We look forward to welcoming you personally
FREE PREVIEWOur pledge to you
Your pledge as a student
How to ask questions using discussions and how to download resources
What you will learn
FREE PREVIEWCopywriting assignment
FREE PREVIEWResources to look forward to
What is medical copywriting?
How do you get started in medical copywriting?
What is search engine optimisation (SEO)?
SEO is best friends with these...
SEO is not just about keywords
3 steps to make your content SEO friendly
Let's get with the times!
What is a blog post?
Snazzy headlines
Body copy: Flawless introduction
Body copy: The meaty bit
Body copy: A strong ending
What is social media marketing?
Why you need to take advantage
Your fail safe formula for ANY content
Know your limits: Characters and word counts
Emojis and symbols
Why consistent style leads to engagement
Why pictures need text too
Hashtags and keywords
Ask your audience
If in doubt - check and reference!
Pick a platform
What is print copy?
Print size and word count limits
Keeping in line with the ABPI Code
What is web copy?
Landing page formula for success
Award winning real life example
Your go-to website for accessibility
Key webpages to focus on
Get instant wins with THIS...
The dynamic trio you need to sell ANYTHING
User interface copy
Finishing touches for your footer
Top tips for web copy
Create a short piece of copywriting using the resource pack provided
Top tips to help you complete your assignment
Get your bonus course: Medical writing skills for beginners
Week 1: February 2023 - Live session notes - Write Clinic
Key takeaways and resources to look forward to
What is regulatory medical writing?
Examples of regulatory medical writing
What is a regulatory board?
Who does the ABPI Code apply to and what does it cover?
How does the ABPI Code tie in with the law?
Why does the ABPI Code exist?
The ABPI Code
These are BANNED phrases or words
What promotion is, and examples of promotion
Promotion and social media
Examples of promotional writing and recommendations
Medical writing fonts
What you MUST include in a promotional medical writing piece
Stage one: Desktop research
Stage two: Drug development “R&D”
Stage three: Marketing
SEO is not *just* for content and copy
Use SEO in line with the ABPI Code
What is done in-house?
SEO is not *just* about keywords
Week 2: February 2023 - Live session notes - Write Clinic
Introduction
What you will learn
Resources to look forward to
The pressure to make progress
Work life balance
Long term goals and quality of life
Rule 1: Does perfect balance exist?
Rule 2: How to set stepping stones
Rule 3: Does money matter?
Rule 3: What matters more than money
Rule 4: Micro goals
Rule 5: Is a routine necessary?
Rule 6: Can you say no?
Rule 7: Can you go on holiday?
Your desk setup
Eye care and breaks
How to handle stress
How to hit pause on social media
Reach out if you need help
You should NEVER do this
Have you thought about this?
How to create a website introduction
FREE PREVIEWWhat you will learn
FREE PREVIEWCourse assignment
FREE PREVIEWYou want to own your work
You will understand the internet better
How to get started
What is your domain?
How to choose your domain
How much is a domain?
What is a host and how do you choose one?
Create your first page
The 4 key pages you need
Home page and menu
It's all about the data: behind the scenes
What are pages?
How to create a page
What are posts?
Alternatives to creating your own website
Student live session - Video recording
Introduction
What you will learn
Your assignment
Resources to look forward to
What is a LinkedIn profile?
Why do you need a LinkedIn profile?
Essentials for your LinkedIn profile
Your name
Your description
Your photo
Be one of the few that have THIS...
Switch this ON!
Your massive billboard banner
Top tips for your About section
An example About section
Think of this as your show reel
Top tips for your Experience section
An example of an Experience section
What to include in your Education section
Example of LinkedIn Education section
The maximum number of skills you can have
An example of LinkedIn Skills section
Pick your languages wisely
Your own social proof section!
What is a LinkedIn post?
How often should you post on LinkedIn?
What are hashtags and mentions?
How to use hashtags and mentions
What you should add to your LinkedIn posts
The NUMBER ONE thing you should do when you connect
Bonus course
Complete your assignment and get feedback
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...
Read MoreI 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!
Read LessEverything 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.
This course is for you if you have a science degree or are a medical professional. You can be a pharmacists, 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.
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.
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.
Hass and Virginia, who are two pharmacists from the UK with Masters degrees who became medical writers and now work remotely while living abroad. As Hass and Virginia are in different time zones, we can accommodate you for live sessions wherever you are in the world. If you miss a live session, it will be recorded and you can email us any questions you have.
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. We have weekly live sessions where you can ask us questions directly. So if you’re watching a video and have questions about what you’re learning, jot them down and bring them to the session. You can also email us the questions before a live session so we can answer them while you’re there. If you choose to do the course without live sessions, we will give you feedback on your work, and you are welcome to join our exclusive community.
You will get a certificate after completing this course from 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.
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 resources in the community.
We do have an exclusive community for the people who pay to join this course. You can work through all the assignments with other students and get lifetime access to the community, including all the resources we post within it.
The Medical Writer Directory is a page on www.writeclinic.com which has an inclusive list of medical writers from all over the world. Once you complete the course, you will have a listing in the Medical Writer Directory with your name, and links to your LinkedIn profile, medical writing portfolio and website.
Your teachers for this course
Find out how to create a medical writing portfolio to help you get into medical writing, get clients or switch career.
Learn where to search for clients, what messages you should send them, and how to negotiate a contract to get work as a freelance medical writer.
Find out how to prepare for a medical writing test, and how to pass a medical writing test to help you become a medical writer and land a medical writing job.
Learn how medical writing is regulated, and the rules around the ABPI Code in the UK. Regulatory medical writing is essential for working with pharmaceutical companies, from clinical trials to marketing materials, such as detail aids.
Learn how to become a medical copywriter, how to persuade people to take action and key marketing and sales skills.
Boost your presence on LinkedIn by optimising your LinkedIn profile. Learn how to connect, message people, write posts and find recruiters or clients.
