Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Working as a Medical Writer
This is an interesting career option for those who love medicine but maybe don't want to practice it. Medical writers are responsible for communication between the medical world and several different audiences, including the government, media, and general public. They need to be able to write clearly so that those outside the medical world can understand what would normally be very complex. Medical writers range from journalists to scientists, but an ability to write well is necessary. They definitely make great contributions to the medicine, and it's nice to see some of the other ways to get involved in medicine and continue to learn about it besides being a physician.
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I really liked reading this article! Medical writer is actually a career I'm considering, but I hadn't really done much research on it yet. this article was great because the quotes in it from actual medical writers represent exactly what I've been thinking about. Cosidering a job such as this is also one of the reasons I'm taking comm. 285-this article fits perfectly with the course subject,my personal reasons for being in the course, and has persuaded me to look further into this field.
thanks for posting!
I'm also interested in science writing. One thing that really draws me to the field is alluded to in this article; the ability to take complex ideas and synthesize them for different audiences. I work winters as a ski instructor, and while I have extensive technical knowledge of the sport, I am continuously adjusting the amount of information I present and the diction I use to suit different ability levels and ages. This article showcases the wide range of different audiences a science writer will face, even in a specific field like medicine.
I'm also interested in science writing. One thing that really draws me to the field is alluded to in this article; the ability to take complex ideas and synthesize them for different audiences. I work winters as a ski instructor, and while I have extensive technical knowledge of the sport, I am continuously adjusting the amount of information I present and the diction I use to suit different ability levels and ages. This article showcases the wide range of different audiences a science writer will face, even in a specific field like medicine.
Thanks for posting this. One other advantage of medical writing: it pays better than most kinds of science communication! :-)
I think this is an interesting career option because it combines writing and science. I really like that these writers can still be an extremely active member of the scientific community without having to do research, while still putting their advanced degrees to use. The article highlights how they need be well-rounded in their writing skills. They need to be able to understand medical language and technologies while being capable of translating the articles into accurate descriptions the general public and other groups can understand. I like the type of work described by some of the women because I also like to learn about different areas of science. I don't really like reading about the specific methods, etc.; I just like to know the important outcomes and implications of research articles.
I think being a medical writer would be a great alternative to actually practicing medicine. I came into school wanting to be a doctor, but can to the conclusion that I could spend my life in that profession. I am very interested to see where medical writing could take me.
After reading this article I found a new career interest. Ever since I was young I had an interest in the medical field, however never believed I had the steady hands, now there may be a solution! Being a medical writer would allow me to collaborate my knowledge in the communication field with my intertest in the medical field. Ultimately, the content of the article, especially the quotes quickly persuaded me into looking deeper into the subject. As my college career continues I'm curious to learn more about medical writing.
I too have just begun thinking about the medical writing field. To be honest, I knew very little about this career until talking with my family over break, enrolling in this class and now reading this article. Recently, I have begun to doubt my level of commitment and passion for the vet or med school path. Maybe a career in medical writing, which combines both creative and effective expression and cutting-edge research, would be an ideal alternative.
This article provided helpful insight into a different sect of the medical field. I thought it was particularly interesting how mostly female medical writers were showcased. Is there a great demand for women in this field?
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