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06/20/2023

To the Summit! Reflecting on my experience before, during and after joining the Green Pen Solutions Accountability Coaching Group

This blog details the highs and lows of launching a career in medical writing, by Irena Ivanova, member of the first Accountability coaching group (now re-branded under the Agency

04/14/2023

Entry level, guest author, Medical writing

SO YOU WANT TO TRANSITION INTO MEDICAL WRITING? …HERE’S HOW TO USE YOUR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

This article is co-authored by Sarah Nelson and Bridget E. Ukeni, an aspiring medical writer and member of Sarah’s Accountability coaching group. Do you have an aptitude for

03/24/2023

Entry level, guest author

The mysterious world of medical writing…

This article is co-authored by Sarah and Irena Ivanova, a member of Sarah’s coaching group for medical writers. Have you come across a profession called medical writing? Despite

01/30/2023

agency teams, Entry level, Team leaders

See one, do one, teach one – can it work in med comms?

Have you heard about the age-old approach for teaching surgeons? It’s the SODOTO method – see one, do one, teach one. And by ‘one’, I mean a surgical procedure.

11/22/2022

Career, Entry level

Life after nursing – Career options in medical writing

If you’re a nurse leaving the NHS, you’re not alone. A record number of nurses is reportedly leaving the profession. After the stress of the pandemic and ongoing unsustainable

11/07/2022

Entry level, Medical writing

What’s your medical writing superpower?

There’s no formal route into medical writing, so writers are a diverse bunch. Different backgrounds bring different strengths to the profession. My job as a mentor is to help

04/15/2021

agency teams, Entry level

The top ten mistakes you’re likely to make as a new medical writer

The old adage of learning from your mistakes is as true in medical writing as it is in any other career. Thinking back to my first months as a

04/15/2021

Entry level

Background reading the right way

The ability to understand and digest new information quickly is one of a medical writer’s key skills. A question that often comes up at interviews is ‘How do you

01/31/2021

Entry level, Medical writing

Top ten tips to ace the medical writing test

Agencies want to find out if you have a good grasp of the English language, a solid scientific base and excellent attention to detail.

10/17/2020

Entry level, Medical writing, Mid-level writers

What can medical writers learn from The Karate Kid?

When Daniel LaRusso wanted to get better at fighting bullies, Mr Miyagi didn’t train him by fighting alone.

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Entry level

To the Summit! Reflecting on my experience before, during and after joining the Green Pen Solutions Accountability Coaching Group

Entry level, guest author, Medical writing

SO YOU WANT TO TRANSITION INTO MEDICAL WRITING? …HERE’S HOW TO USE YOUR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Entry level, guest author

The mysterious world of medical writing…

agency teams, Entry level, Team leaders

See one, do one, teach one – can it work in med comms?

Career, Entry level

Life after nursing – Career options in medical writing

Entry level, Medical writing

What’s your medical writing superpower?

agency teams, Entry level

The top ten mistakes you’re likely to make as a new medical writer

Entry level

Background reading the right way

Entry level, Medical writing

Top ten tips to ace the medical writing test

Entry level, Medical writing, Mid-level writers

What can medical writers learn from The Karate Kid?

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