by Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D. | Jul 30, 2022 | Medical Writing
How does one even break into medical writing? If you’ve ever asked this question, you are not alone! Back when I was trying to break into the industry, I got a lot of rejections. And I am not going to lie, it crushed me. However, like anything difficult in life,... 
by Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D. | Jul 29, 2022 | Medical Writing
What does a medical writer do? Well, depending on the type of medical writer they are, they might fulfill a wide range of roles. So answering that question is not straightforward. For instance, technical medical writers may regularly be writing application notes and... 
by Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D. | Jul 22, 2022 | Medical Writing
Yes, there are different types of medical writers. When people tell me they want to become a medical writer, I usually respond with, “Which kind?” And then, of course, the blank stares ensue. Each type of medical writer needs to know how to write different types of... 
by Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D. | Jul 20, 2022 | Medical Writer Tools
Do you need a medical writer website? How is having a medical writer website useful? Well, if you think about it critically, you don’t need a website to become a successful medical writer. There are thousands of people who hold the title of medical writer who has... 
by Gertrude Nonterah, Ph.D. | Jul 19, 2022 | Medical Writing
How do you become a medical writer? While academic institutions like UCSD and the University of Chicago offer courses and certifications in medical writing, the details on how to become a medical writer can sometimes feel like a mystery. At least, that is how I felt...