Freelance Medical Writing As A Career Choice

Use Your Scientific or Medical Background to Earn a High Income Working From Home

What you'll learn
Decide whether medical writing is an appropriate career choice to pursue
Requirements
An advanced degree in a science (eg, MD or PhD), English fluency, and writing ability
Description
Hi there! If you are in a scientific or medical career and are experiencing burnout or just want to spend more time at home with your family, this course may be for you!

  Medical writing is a career choice that few people have heard about, but for someone with a strong science background and writing ability, medical writing is a GREAT way to earn a substantial income working from the comfort of your own home. In this course, I will introduce you to medical writing as a career choice.  I'll discuss the following:What medical writing is and what it is not    Types of clients you can expectGenres of medical writing   The importance of a scientific background   The importance of writing ability   Necessary traits to succeed at freelance medical writing  The software and equipment you’ll need as well as how to promote yourself   How to transition from your day job and whether you should seek a staff job first or go straight into freelancingThe steps you need to take to get in to medical writingWhat a day in the life of a medical writer is like And last but not least, the type of income you can expect to earn

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 About Dr. Emma Hitt Nichols

Section 2: About Freelance Medical Writing

Lecture 3 What Is Medical Writing?

Lecture 4 Types of Clients

Lecture 5 How Much Can You Make?

Section 3: Is Freelance Medical Writing Right for You?

Lecture 6 Importance of a Science Background

Lecture 7 Writing Ability

Lecture 8 Working From Home

Lecture 9 Attention to Detail

Section 4: How to Get Started in Freelance Medical Writing

Lecture 10 Steps to Getting Started

Lecture 11 Writing Skills

Lecture 12 Software and Equipment You'll Need to Get Started

Lecture 13 Website, LinkedIn, and Professional Associations

Lecture 14 Getting Your First Clients

Section 5: Working as a Medical Writer

Lecture 15 A Day in the Life

Lecture 16 Freelance Vs. Staff

Lecture 17 Bonus Lecture

Anyone who wants to know more about a career in freelance medical writing