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| How to Overcome Academic Trauma and Build Confidence as a Freelance Medical Writer | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:35:45 | |
What if leaving academia—or another tightly defined professional path—felt less like failure and more like freedom? For many academics, clinicians, and researchers, stepping into freelance medical writing isn’t just a career change—it’s a profound identity shift. Too often, this transition carries grief, shame, or the lingering sense of “not enough.” In this episode, we explore how those feelings show up, why they matter, and how to reframe them as fuel for your writing career. By listening, you’ll discover:
Press play now to learn how to navigate identity loss, tap into your natural strengths, and take small steps toward building a medical writing business that feels truly your own. Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. Write Medicine Mentor Write Medicine Mentor is your private companion podcast designed exclusively for medical writers who want deeper support as they grow in continuing medical education (CME). Each month, you'll receive exclusive content from me to support your business and income growth as well as templates/checklists/swipe files you can use and apply to client projects. In addition to immediate access to a CME writing starter pack, each month you’ll get: * A bonus episode that takes you behind the mic for advanced insights into the craft and business of CME writing. * A ready-to-use template, checklist, or swipe file to make your projects smoother and more effective. * An Ask Me Anything episode, where Alexandra Howson, PhD, answers your questions about writing, clients, CME strategy, and sustainable freelance life. Think of this podcast as your personal, earbud-friendly mentor—practical, honest, and always focused on helping you sharpen your skills, expand your opportunities, and thrive as a CME writer. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Designing CME for Behavior Change: Sarah Atwood on Learning Science in Action | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:27:50 | |
What if the CME you design could do more than deliver knowledge—what if it could actually change clinician behavior and improve patient care? As a CME writer or education professional, you’ve likely felt the frustration of producing content that looks strong on paper but doesn’t translate into meaningful practice change. This episode explores how learning science, human-centered design, and patient co-creation can help you bridge the gap between information and impact. By listening, you will discover:
Press play now to learn practical strategies you can use to design CME that transforms knowledge into real-world change. Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Building a Thriving CME Community: Why Networking Isn’t Enough for Career Growth | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:12:47 | |
Do you ever feel like you're navigating your career in CME alone, unsure of where you fit in or how to grow without burning out? Many CME professionals work independently or remotely, which can be both rewarding and isolating. Beyond professional networks, building a true community can provide the support, engagement, and inspiration needed to thrive in this field. In this episode, we explore why community matters in CME, how it enhances career growth and well-being, and practical steps you can take to create meaningful connections.
Listen now to uncover the power of community in CME and learn how to cultivate meaningful professional connections that will support your long-term success. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Navigating the CME Field Alone 00:48 The Importance of Community in CME 01:50 Defining Community and Its Elements 02:38 Personal Experiences of Belonging 03:50 Shared Values and Mutual Support in CME 05:08 Networks vs. Communities 06:29 Benefits of Community for CME Professionals 10:19 Practical Steps to Engage in Community 11:01 Conclusion and Next Steps Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| How Clinicians Can Pivot to a Fulfilling Career in Medical Writing | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:44:20 | |
The content creation process in continuing education for health professionals (CEHP) combines both art and science. As a result, creating content for continuing education attracts people who are synthesizers, information seekers, and creators—like academics, researchers, or health professionals looking for a career change. We talk about the creativity, flexibility, and autonomy that creating education content for health professionals offers and discuss clinicians' specific strengths in CME/CEHP medical writing. Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Joint Accreditation: Evolving Best Practices in IPCE | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:48:20 | |
Diana Durham PhD, FACEHP is an accreditation strategist who has worked in CME/CPD since the 1990s. Diana has served in many leadership roles, including for the Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Rapid Publishing in a Era of Transparency | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:36:29 | |
Medical research has the potential for far-reaching implications for individuals and society. Peer review remains the gold standard to ensure high-quality information. However, traditional journal submission involves an extensive process that is often costly, and time-consuming process. 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Balancing Body Maintenance for Medical Writers | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:42:05 | |
Sedentary lifestyles pose significant well-being challenges to western cultures. For example, prolonged periods at a desk affect posture, mental and physical health, and stress levels. Those of us working in continuing medical education and continuing education for health professionals are no exception to these risks and we can all benefit from a proactive approach to injury prevention. ✔️ Who benefits from Pilates, and what are those benefits
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| Find Your Writing Voice: BONUS Episode | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:11:21 | |
In this bonus episode of Write Medicine I talk with Ben Riggs about writing voice. Ben is Senior Communication Specialist for Kettering Health and author of Tell Them A Story. Ben's recommendations for d books on writing:
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| Nurture Connection: Tell Them a Story | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:45:59 | |
Storytelling cultivates authentic connections and inspires curiosity in our audiences. At the same time, arousing emotions can enhance the learning experience in professional development and continuing education scenarios, like continuing medical education/continuing education in the health professions (CME/CEHP). Ben's recommendations for d books on writing:
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| Multifaceted Dynamic Patient Cases in CME/CE | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:35:55 | |
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) encourages the inclusion of the patient perspective within CME activities. And patient cases are a great way to meet this recommendation. 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Evolving CME/CE with Outcomes Reports | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:48:16 | |
Providers of accredited education for health professionals need to demonstrate that education activities have changed learner behavior and healthcare quality for the better. One of the best ways to show positive change is via outcomes reports. In episode 39 of Write Medicine, Medical Writer and Certified CME Professional Andrew Bowser ELS, CHCP talks about outcomes. Andy is the owner and lead developer with IconCME, a content development and consulting firm in Philadelphia. We discuss the format of reports, who the audiences are for outcomes reports, and how the results can help education evolve and improve. Andy describes the evolution of CME, outlines Moore’s Outcomes Framework for evaluating outcomes, and explores the increasing oversight of what constitutes accredited CME. We discuss the importance of narrative and telling a story within outcomes reporting and he recommends using visual cues to simplify the design and improve comprehension. He says, “there's a lot of interesting and creative ways you can portray the data and help people comprehend the outcomes of an activity.” The following acronyms are mentioned in our conversation.
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| Fearless Freelance Marketing in CME Writing and Beyond | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:50:28 | |
Are you fearless in your marketing? Lori highlights the importance of strategic networking to create work opportunities and stay front of mind for prospective clients. As we all know, LinkedIn is key to strategic networking. Lori explains the value of an optimized LinkedIn account as a networking tool and for researching potential clients. We touch on the importance of adopting a growth mindset approach that includes grit, resilience, and confidence. 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Digging Deeper with Root Cause Analysis | 14 Jan 2023 | 00:36:31 | |
Continuing medical education planning usually includes a needs assessment.
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| PubMed Uncertainty: Smart Alternatives for CME Professionals | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:06:41 | |
What would happen if the go-to resource for your CME research—PubMed—became unreliable or inaccessible? Would your workflow survive the disruption? As CME professionals, we depend on PubMed for high-quality, evidence-based research. But with looming funding changes it’s time to rethink how we source medical literature. This episode unpacks the latest developments and gives you a proactive plan to safeguard your research process.
Hit play now to future-proof your CME research strategy and ensure uninterrupted access to high-quality medical literature! Time Stamps00:00 Introduction: The Importance of PubMed for CME Professionals 00:32 Potential Threats to PubMed 02:21 Speculative Changes and Their Implications 02:40 Preparing for Potential Disruptions 03:03 Alternative Research Tools and Strategies 04:06 Staying Informed and Connected 04:26 Conclusion and Call to Action Resources
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| Conscious Communication in CME Content Creation | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:32:16 | |
Crystal Herron, PhD, ELS founder of Redwood Ink, is an editor, educator and coach. In this episode, she shares her insights into building relationships through supportive, mindful collaboration. Crystal explains how cultivating a gentle and informative manner for feedback promotes longevity with clients. This mindful approach is evident in her informative website resources and newsletter, which are well worth checking out. Crystal advises cultivating a communication skills mindset, with self-awareness and self-regulation at the center through the following:
Crystal also counsels us to consider the emotions behind our writing and content creation. Understanding how our audience feels, not just their interests or knowledge base, allows us to form stronger connections with readers (and learners). Achieving this connection requires going beyond the text and cultivating direct interactions with readers and learners.
Connect with Crystal Crystal is offering a 5% discount for her Scientific Writing Masterclass . Next session starts January 30. Registration closes January 23. The code does not expire.
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| Improving Community Health at the Confluence of QI and CME | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:39:20 | |
Community health improvement and improving healthcare quality are both Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Accreditation with Commendation criteria. In this episode of Write Medicine, Heather Clemons, MS, MBA, ATC, CHCP shared how she and her colleagues at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Mesa, California, mobilized quality improvement (QI), a community needs assessment, and continuing medical education (CME) to improve community health and clinical care. As Heather describes, there are many facets to QI, including clinical analytics at the system level, performance improvement CME, and patient safety, which involves specialists to determine root cause analysis—which we’ll be exploring in Season 5 of the podcast. We discuss how diversity, equality, and equity emerged as goals for Sharp Healthcare via a combination of an employee grassroots movement, California legislation, and a health system culture underpinned by an awareness of the social determinants of health and unconscious bias or stigma. The confluence of these factors allowed Heather and her colleagues to build a unique CME and QI process, that included:
As Heather says, improving community health and clinical care involves, meeting people where they’re at, seeing them for who they are, meeting their needs the way they need them met. And that’s different for everybody.
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| The Future of Learning is Sound: Podcasts in Continuing Healthcare Education | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:38:39 | |
We're getting a little meta here on Write Medicine—this is a podcast episode on the value of podcasts 😉 Did you know that podcasts are increasing in popularity in continuing healthcare education? As I was researching this episode, I was astounded to see the enormous growth in the number of continuing education podcasts, and the number of clinicians using podcasts as part of their formal and informal learning. As of 2019, the last year for which I could find figures, there were 200 medical podcasts available online covering 19 specialties and almost 14,000 episodes. And while many podcasts now offer CME and maintenance of certification credits through organizations like the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine, they are still relatively under-used as a CME format. On this episode of Write Medicine I talk with Mike Donoghue, an enthusiastic podcast consumer who co-founded ConveyMED after recognizing that podcasts offer a great way to learn. As he put it (paraphrasing , when your eyes are busy, your mind is free. We talk about how the ConveyMED platform delivers a novel podcast experience combining visual images alongside an audio experience, and touch on the challenges in setting up a podcast. ConveyMED partners with medical associations to provide content expertise and guides the design process to ensure a self-directed experience that includes:
As Mike explains, This is how the mobile generation wants their content. So if you're an association, an academic medical centre, or another content creator and you're not doing podcasts, I would highly encourage you to think about it. 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Cultivating a Visual Mindset: Infographics in Continuing Healthcare Education | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:49:04 | |
Infographics offer a powerful tool in our education armamentarium. We process images much faster than we do text, so visual communication saves time and allows more effective data retention. On this episode of Write Medicine, I'm joined by Bhaval Shah PhD and Karen Roy MSc—co-founders of Infograph-Ed, a company delivering engaging visual communications in healthcare.
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| Enhance Your CME/CE Provider Portfolio with Podcasts | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:30:09 | |
Podcasts continue to grow in popularity, and educational podcasts have multiplied in recent years. In addition, the trend towards mobile education and shorter, more focused activities will likely continue as millennials become the majority of the health care workforce. On this episode of Write Medicine, I talk with Lisa Townsend, a marketing and communications professional working in healthcare associations and non-profit organizations. We discuss the developing role of both accredited and non-accredited continuing education podcasts and how they fit within the education provider's content portfolio in member-driven organizations and associations.
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| Between the Cracks: Designing Multidisciplinary Provider Education to Ensure Equitable Patient Care | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:40:49 | |
Multi-disciplinary education has expanded in the last decade or so as a way to ensure that healthcare teams cooperate, coordinate care and communicate to make care more patient-centered, continuous and reliable. In this episode we talk about the importance of the following: Connect with Alex ➡️ Needs Assessment Fall Workshop 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain... | |||
| Meeting the Need for Trustworthy CME/CE Needs Assessments | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:37:59 | |
Ruwaida Vakil, MSc is a consultant, speaker and a medical writer with expertise in medical communications and continuing medical education (CME). Ruwaida earned her MSc in Immunology at the University of Toronto and the Ontario Cancer Institute. She moved into developing educational content over 21 years ago and is a highly experienced writer of needs assessments. She has developed an effective system for ensuring that these kinds of CME/CE deliverables are framed by fair balance, detail gaps in clinical practice, describe the likely education required to address those gaps, and foreshadow anticipated outcomes from education.
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| Defining Competencies for CME/CE Writers | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:43:52 | |
In this episode of Write Medicine, I'm joined by Don Harting to talk about CME writing competencies. What are the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that those writing CME/CPD content need to develop in order to create content that connects with and educates health professionals? Medical writers often ask CME writers where to find training and how to get started in CME writing. Don says that clients share with him how challenging it is to find skilled writers for CME-related work. Don and his co-investigator Haifa Kassis think the medical writing field needs a competency model as a basis for training programs and skill-building that is directed toward the need for codified expertise in CME writing. They're using a Delphi process with a panel of experts to determine what those competencies might be.
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| Straight Talk: CME/CE as an Ally for LGBTQIA+ Health | 03 Sep 2022 | 00:41:14 | |
According to a 2022 Gallup poll, the percentage of adults in the US who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual has doubled in the last decade, and stands at 7.1%. 1 in 5 Gen Z adults identify as LGBT. But health disparities persist among people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, or asexual and more (LGBTQA+). And discrimination against LGBTQA+ people is a key social determinant of health that is linked with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse,and suicide. Discrimination is evident even as people in LGBTQA+ communities navigate healthcare. My guest this episode is Dena Silva, an educator with a passion for creating education that enables clinicians to address the healthcare needs of LGBTQA+ communities. Dena is CME Director for an association management organization which includes oversight of 4 medical societies in California. ✔️ How to work with experts who really know about the challenges facing LGBTQA+ patients in health care ✔️ The role of education in supporting providers who are working with LGBTQA+ patients ✔️ What providers need to know in order to meet the health care needs of LGBTQA+ patients ✔️ Strategies to build more representative and inclusive education programs ✔️ How skilled facilitators are an asset Straight Talk as a Starting Point Sometimes the conversation was tricky (failing forward!). It's straight talk, after all, rather than talk among people who are LGBTQA+. We recognize that this conversation may be filled with things that we stumbled over. But as Dena reminded me, in order to show up as an ally for LGBTQA+-affirming CME/CE, we need to learn how be sensitive about the ways we represent ourselves, the language we use, and the assumptions we make about who people are and what they need from healthcare providers. We welcome feedback for our own learning journey so we can improve the way we communicate about this topic and better advocate for LGBTQA+ health needs. The CME community has an opportunity to create education programs that increase awareness around health disparities for LGBTQA+ patients and that equip clinicians with tools to have a conversation with their patients about how they would like to be addressed and what they need from their health care providers. CME/CE can offer a safe space for clinicians to mess up, to say the wrong thing, and to find a way to course correct in curious, compassionate, non-judgmental ways. Without education leading the way, many clinicians will opt to not have this conversation at all. 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in | |||
| Recipes for Animating CME/CPD | 18 Jun 2022 | 00:40:41 | |
Jayzona Alberto EdD, MS began her continuing healthcare education career by working on curricula for dentists and other clinicians before transitioning to the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she currently serves as Assistant Director of Continuing Medical Education.
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| Empowering Nurses Through Education: Reducing Burnout, Building Leadership, and Elevating Care | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:37:49 | |
How can continuing education transform nursing practice, reduce burnout, and empower nurses to advocate for themselves? Nurses are essential to patient care, yet many struggle with limited access to high-quality education, workplace advocacy, and professional development. As CME professionals and medical writers, we have the power to create learning experiences that not only enhance clinical skills but also support nurse well-being and retention. In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of nursing education with Drs. Jennifer Shepard and Sean DeGarmo, two leaders from the American Nurses Association (ANA), who explore how we can design more impactful, outcomes-driven education for nurses.
Press play now to learn how you can contribute to the future of nursing education and design CE programs that truly make a difference! AbbreviationsHere are the acronyms mentioned in the episode along with their full forms:
00:00 Introduction to Nursing Education Challenges 00:40 Meet the Experts: Dr. Jennifer Shepard and Dr. Sean de Garmo 01:54 The 2025 Code of Ethics for Nurses 08:02 Addressing Gaps in Nursing Education 10:41 The Importance of Continuing Education in Combating Burnout 16:40 Advocating for Nursing Education and Professional Development 24:04 Outcomes-Based Education and Interdisciplinary Collaboration 34:50 Conclusion: The Lifeline of Continuing Education Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Corralling Content for Multimodal Continuing Healthcare Education | 17 May 2022 | 00:41:43 | |
On this episode of Write Medicine, my guest is Dr. Eve Wilson CHCP, FACEHP (she/her), a medical writer with deep expertise who helped me get started in the field. While Eve is primarily a creator of continuing medical education resources, she also holds a PhD in microbiology, and uses her analytical background to inform her present-day work. As Medical Director at PlatformQ Health, Eve integrates new learning concepts with the more traditional didactic experiences to design a meaningful journey for the learner that leads to new insights as a result of their learning experience. In this episode, we talk about career origins, and the significance of “story” in a seemingly facts-only field. We talk about the creation of curricula, how to find balance variation of content and format, and how to create and implement multimodal ways of learning. Other topics covered in this conversation include how Eve: ✔️ Started in medical writing and what she tells aspiring writers
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| Scaffolding Behavioral Change | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:54:05 | |
Brian McGowan PhD, FACEP planned to be the team orthopedic surgeon for Notre Dame football. After a month of working in an orthopedic rehab hospital when he was in college, he realized that he didn't know what he wanted to be when he grew up, but it wasn't going to be a physician. Join us for a conversation about what continuing education practitioners can do to help learners think more efficiently and effectively. Points of interest include: Resources
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| Ghostwriter: Who? What? How? | 08 Jan 2022 | 00:46:45 | |
Today we're talking about ghostwriting. Not the ghostwriting that has been loaded with negative associations within medical writing circles for many years but a different kind of ghostwriting. The kind that gets your business to business or business to consumer book out the door. My guest, Wendy Meyeroff, has been ghostwriting for many years and is here to share what she has learned about what is is, how it has changed, who can benefit from the support of a ghostwriter, and what to look for when you are thinking of hiring a ghost writer. If you didn't know about the world of ghostwriting before this episode, I think you'll agree that there's a lot to mull over here. If you need a writer to help you write a B2B or B2C book or other materials, you can learn more about how to hire a ghostwriter at Wendy's website, to which I've included a link in the show notes, as well as Claudia Suzanne's website, ghostwritertraining.com Even if you are still on the fence about the value and credibility of ghostwriting, Wendy shares a wealth of detail about the craft of writing, its role in educating audiences, examples from ghostwriters who work in particular genres, like memoir, and a long list of resources on tools of the trade and where to find training. Resources American Medical Writers Association Editorial Freelancers Association Claudia Suzanne Ghost Writing Course Military Writers Society of America Connect with Wendy: Email, LinkedIn Host: Alexandra Howson PhD Sound Engineer: Suzen Marie Shownotes: Linzy Carothers Join the Write Medicine Community 🗞️ Biweekly newsletter 🎧 Podcast updates ✨ First-in-line access to qualitative research trainings 🎁 Receive bonus content from Season #1: https://bit.ly/3GmVuUH Sponsor Write Medicine is brought to you today by Breathing Space. When you're glued to a keyboard, your body pushes back with headaches, wrist, arm or back pain, or fatigue. Sound familiar? Breathing Space offers consistent, short, and simple breath awareness, movement, and myofascial release techniques you can practice at or away from your desk t 🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche ➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable | |||
| Making the Match: Building Professional Identity after Residency | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:55:08 | |
Brenda Thompson is my guest on this episode of the podcast. Brenda has a background in counseling and education and is a longtime professional in the graduate medical education space. For the last year or so, Brenda has been working as a resident and fellow liaison, educating residents who are transitioning into practice about topics such as how to negotiate a physician's contract, how to prepare for the interview process, and how to form their professional identity for the community, their patients, and their colleagues. Join the conversation to learn from Brenda about:
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| The Utility of Social Media in Continuing Healthcare Education | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:50:16 | |
Allison Kickel is Founder & President of Bonum CE. I kept coming across Allison at meetings and via LinkedIn posts and knew I wanted to have a conversation with her. She's smart—that goes without saying—as well as funny and warm. Most discernibly she thinks outside of the box and is unafraid to both challenge convention and try new things. It's perhaps unsurprising then that she has a background in visual arts—photography and design—and uses this to full effect in the context of designing education for consumption via a range of channels including learning management systems and social media. Join us to explore the benefits of: 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Punchline! Humor and Facilitated Learning in Continuing Healthcare Education | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:54:07 | |
This episode's guest is no stranger to many of you in the world of continuing healthcare education. Lawrence Sherman FACEHP, CHCP is president of Meducate Global, LLC and describes himself as a learning facilitator, a global educator, and an education futurist. He is deeply committed to lifelong learning and to humor as a learning tool. Join us for a conversation that touches on:
Resources Association for Medical Education in Europe American Association of Psychiatry Connect with Lawrence: Twitter, LinkedIn See Lawrence's TEDx Talk Connect with Alex Podcast Team Host: Alexandra Howson PhD Sound Engineer: Suzen Marie Shownotes: Linzy Carothers 🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche ➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Story Intelligence: Enabling Learning through the Powers of Story | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:56:34 | |
We tell ourselves stories in order to live, as Joan Didion wrote in The White Album. We talk a lot about the importance of story on this podcast, and about storytelling as a portal to learning. In today's episode, we get to learn from a storytelling master. Rick Stone, CEO of StoryWork International, has spent a lifetime crafting stories in many sectors, including healthcare. He is the co-creator of StoryCare, a web-based product to help healthcare organizations improve patient safety and support team-based health professional education. He also created the Living Stories program for Novant Health, which supports patients in telling their life stories in service of improving their health outcomes. Rick is the co-author of Story Intelligence: Master Story, Master Life. I think you are in for a treat in this episode. Our conversation touched on:
Resources The Healing Art of Storytelling Columbia University Narrative Medicine Program Connect with Rick, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Connect with Alex Subscribe to the Write Medicine newsletter for bonus material. Be first-in-line when doors open to qualitative research trainings. 🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche ➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality... | |||
| Adult Learning in a Virtual World: Instructional Design and E-Learning | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:40:52 | |
One of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the massive shift from live meetings and education to virtual formats and the longer term implications of this shift is an ongoing conversation in the continuing healthcare education world. The 2020 ACCME Annual Report noted that online activities engaged most learners compared with live courses and regularly scheduled series, the dominant activity types in preceding years. The shift to online education is itself not new in the US although its expansion has been patchy and there are several factors that pose barriers to the development and implementation of online learning, such as time constraints, poor technical skills, inadequate infrastructure, absence of institutional strategies and support and negative attitudes. As a result of these barriers, as well as the impact of the evolving science of learning, the demand for instructional designers in continuing healthcare education is increasing. One study predicts that by 2025, there will be a 28% in ID jobs in education. But what do instructional designers do and what is their role in continuing healthcare education? My guest today Jessica Martello answers those questions. As VP of of content and editorial at EVERFI, a digital education company, Jessica brings deep expertise to the potential of instruction design in adult learning. Join us to hear more about:
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| Mentoring You, Mentoring Me: Reciprocity and Relationship | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:51:31 | |
My guest on episode 16 of Write Medicine is Greselda Butler, a health education professional who works at Otsuka. Greselda lives her passion for educating and leading others toward their passion. IN this episode, we talk about mentoring—what is is, its benefits for both mentor and mentee, and how to find and structure mentoring opportunities. Resources Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions Healthcare Business Women's Association The Alliance’s Pilot Mentoring Program launched in October 2020 Townsend B. Mentoring Virtually: A Timely Benefit for Alliance Members Johnson-Bailey J, Cervero R. Mentoring in black and white: the intricacies of cross‐cultural mentoring. Sociology. 2007: 7-21 Connect with Greselda Twitter: @aCMEstory LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/greseldabutler Podcast Team Host: Alexandra Howson PhD Sound Engineer: Suzen Marie Shownotes: Linzy Carothers 🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche ➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Cultivating a Craftsman Mindset in Continuing Healthcare Education | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:46:44 | |
Anne Jacobson MSPharm, CHCP is an independent writer who has been specializing in healthcare professional education since 1999. We recorded our conversation in May 2021. For Anne and many colleagues in continuing healthcare education, the last 18 months or so has been a time of taking stock and reflection on what we want the next phases of our careers to look like. We discuss this process of reflection and the path it leads to questions about how we find fulfillment in work and life. As many guests on Write Medicine have shared, there are so many different stories of how we found our way into medical writing and medical education. Anne observes that across all these different stories is a consistent theme: most of us didn’t follow a pre-existing passion for medical writing or continuing healthcare education; we discovered it while we were on the road to other things. But what many people share in this space is what Cal Newport calls a craftsman mindset. We explore: ✔️ How does a person get good at what they do? ✔️What does craftsmanship look like? ✔️ How do we keep things interesting in our work and create the life we want?
Resources ✔️ Continuing Medical Education (CME) ✔️ American Medical Writers Association Conference ✔️ National Association of Science Writers ✔️ Cal Newport Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown o So Good ✔️ International Society for Medical Publication Professionals ✔️ National Association for Health Care Quality ✔️ CME Palooza ✔️ UC San Diego Medical Writing Certificate Program ✔️ American Medical Association (AMA) Medical Writing Certificate Program Connect with Anne: LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Alex Podcast Team Host: Alexandra Howson PhD Sound Engineer: Suzen Marie Shownotes: Linzy Carothers 🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche ➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for... | |||
| Missing Data? How to Keep Your CME Content Evidence-Based | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:13:44 | |
What happens when the data you rely on for CME content suddenly disappears? CME depends on credible, transparent data to inform healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes. But new policy shifts have restricted access to essential sources, leaving medical writers scrambling for alternatives. Without these data points, how can we continue producing accurate, impactful education? This episode explores how to navigate these challenges and source reliable evidence for CME content. Tune in to learn where to find alternative, credible health data sources beyond federal agencies.Don’t let disappearing data derail your CME planning. ResourceGrab your link to a living spreadsheet of alternative data and evidence sources. 00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Disappearing Public Health Data 01:20 Impact of Data Removal on Public Health 05:40 Alternative Data Sources for CME Professionals 09:33 Actionable Steps for CME Professionals 10:52 Conclusion and Call to Action Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Humanizing Learning—Getting into the Skin of Your Learners | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:46:49 | |
My guest is Dr. Elizabeth Franklin, Associate Professor in the School of Health Related Professions at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Elizabeth teaches research, communications, and health policy for the doctorate in health administration degree program. Elizabeth shares her considerable knowledge about online learning and interprofessional learning in the state of Mississippi and draws on a deep well of teaching in high school, community college and university settings. She shares strategies to support engagement in online learning and gets into the nitty gritty of software integrations that make online interactions fun. School of Health Related Professions Connect with Elizabeth Podcast Team Host: Alexandra Howson PhD 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:28:35 | |
Karen Overstreet EdD, RPh, FACEHP, CHCP, Vice President, Scientific and Educational Affairs for Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is here to talk about her journey into educating health professionals and some of the things she thinks are important to support effective communication in the education field. * Skills you need for staying power in CME/CPD Medical Learning Institute, Inc Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (HHSOIG) Guidance Connect with Karen: LinkedIn Breath Awareness Audio File 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Season 2 Trailer | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:05:30 | |
Hello and welcome to Write Medicine. I’m your host Alex Howson and I use She/her pronouns. I wanted to jump in and introduce myself to those of you who may be new to the podcast and also share a summary of topics that you might have missed and season season one so that it’s easy peezy to go back and download those episodes for your library. 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Addressing Clinician Burnout Through Mindfully Designed Education | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:49:23 | |
As a yoga teacher who loves to share tools like mindful movement, breath awareness, and stillness to help people cultivate rest and resilience in their lives, I’m beyond delighted to share episode 12 of Write Medicine with you. 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| The Power of Multimodality Simulation in Continuing Healthcare Education | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:43:15 | |
Martin Warters MA Ed. Tech, CHSE is Head of Education Development Management at Pfizer. Today he shares his expertise on how we can leverage simulation technology in clinical learning and continuing healthcare education. He talks about the power of narrative design to buttress the patient's story, and how to creatively craft pathways for effective learning. Connect with Martin: LinkedIn 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Every Word Must Count | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:29:29 | |
Adrienne Stevens, EdD, MBA, Vice President and Head of Scientific Strategy at Healio Strategic Solutions shares how her passion for dance, and her interest in the mechanics of movement, physical therapy, anatomy, and physiology has translated into a career as a medical communicator. Dance requires precision, and that’s what Adrienne practices in her work. [00:02] Some of the things Adrienne learned in the process of writing her dissertation that fuel her approach in healthcare communication. [00:04] Some of the key differences Adrienne sees between scientific writing and business writing. [00:09] Key types of communication that work with physicians and other healthcare workers. [00:13:25] The importance of motivational interviewing. [0015:29] Differences in the kind of education strategy and format that MSLs respond to compared with clinicians. [00:18:22] Are we interactive enough in the education we design? [00:20:36] Communication in obesity education. Resources Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Zoom Fatigue, Instructional Design, and Relatable Content | 24 May 2021 | 00:31:13 | |
Introduction 00:06:11 Pay attention to clinician goals 00:11:00 Dealing with online fatigue 00:14:55 Addressing the "shiny objects" 00:27:15 Key Take Aways Connect with Amanda: LinkedIn 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Entertainment and Edge in Education for Health Professionals | 08 May 2021 | 00:32:06 | |
Introduction [02:03] A little bit about Monique and how she got started in the medical education field. [06:37] Monique shares some of the challenges she had on the administration side of things when she was in the medical field. [11:20] Monique gives an example of how education can address structural healthcare barriers. [14:54] Some 'common facts' that medical professionals use and reference all the time can actually be outdated or flat out not true. [18:00] The value of education on social determinants of health. [21:40] What has changed in 2020 and 2021 on how to best approach training clinicians? [27:22] How should the CME industry best help their clinicians? Connect with Monique: Gotoper.com & LinkedIn 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| We’re Going to Make Mistakes. What’s Your Contingency Plan? | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:51:40 | |
Summary Podcast Team 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp | |||
| Leading from the Middle | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:43:05 | |
Introduction * How Nina got started in CME. * What really goes behind the scenes in building out engaging adult learning materials. * Nina challenges you to think about your leadership ethos. * Nina shares what her experience was like working in several different medical societies and some of the key takeaways she’s learned over the years. * When you’re in an association or a society, you’re seen as a peer and medical faculty are happy to help you because everyone is fighting for the same team. * How does the American Society for Radiation Oncology approach clinician education? * Nina shares some of the challenges she faced trying to incorporate virtual technology into her department. * What does a dynamic and immersive educational experience look like? Nina shares some examples. * Covid is hard for everyone right now. Humans are social creatures and we need connection. * Nina believes every meeting should have a virtual component. It just opens the doors to so many people who weren’t able to come before due to financial or geographical restraints. * Virtual is here to stay! Education in any form is always a positive. * What should practitioners be thinking about when it comes to the future of the CME field? * We really have to practice what we preach. Sometimes our learning materials are so dry and dull! * What is the Psychiatric Innovation Lab all about? * What’s Nina looking forward to in 2021? Summary The parallel here for me is adult learning. How many programs in CME/CPD really allow learners to take ownership of their own learning? And to what extent does the shift to a virtual learning open a door to that kind of experience? Nina is clear that it is possible to craft dynamic, immersive, experiences that offer room for learners to curate their own learning in a virtual environment that has a clear esthetic design, rapid interactive activities, and networking opportunities. She's also clear that Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted... | |||
| Follow the Money: The Unexpected Economics of CME | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:15:24 | |
Is private equity's growing influence in continuing medical education changing the quality of learning in the health professions? As a CME professional, you need to navigate an increasingly complex funding landscape where commercial support has dropped, and private equity firms are rapidly acquiring education providers. Understanding these shifts is crucial for developing sustainable, high-quality educational programs and navigating your way as a CME professional. In this episode, we’ll explore:
Listen now to gain insights into the $4.23 billion CME industry's funding transformation and position yourself for success in this rapidly changing landscape. Timestamps00:00 Introduction: The Art of Hustling Pool and CME 00:54 AI Bootcamp for Medical Writers 01:32 The Complex Financial Side of CME 02:06 Evolution of CME Funding 02:42 Pharmaceutical Influence and Regulations 05:47 The Impact of Compliance and Regulatory Codes 07:06 Current CME Funding Landscape 08:21 Private Equity in CME 10:48 Challenges and Questions for CME Professionals 12:08 Conclusion: Ensuring Educational Quality Resources
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| Transformational Learning in Medicine and Beyond | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:40:44 | |
Regina Sih-Meynier is an authentic leader with expertise in developing and executing strategic plans for Medical Affairs. She is passionate about ensuring patients receive the best available healthcare and she leverages her intuitive sense, her ability to identify problems, and her creativity to create systems and processes to solve those problems. She has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field and understands the importance of demonstrating impact in patient care. Key Takeaways [0:55] How did Regina get involved in medical education? Like so many of us in this field, her career path wasn’t exactly linear. [4:20] What is authentic empowerment? [6:25] Regina loves to use her intuitive sense to guide her in writing highly educational and engaging patient materials. [7:25] Tapping into your intuition is something corporate likes to stay away from because you can’t exactly see it or touch it. However, you’re missing out on a whole superpower if you ignore it. [9:35] How can you tap into your intuition and really listen to your inner voice? [13:30] There’s a real art to developing care that is both science-based and gut-based. [14:15] Why does corporate like to avoid people’s intuition? [18:35] Glennon Doyle’s inner voice. Ideas and solutions have their own energy. Regina explains what she means by this. [22:00] Regina shares what she’s learned from working with a life coach and how it’s given her a new way to approach and solve problems. [25:00] What is Regina’s company, Oh Universe, about? [29:25] What are some of the benefits of taking on a more authentic empowerment stance in the medical education space? [32:40] Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not real! We don’t always have all the answers. [34:25] Regina shares her morning rituals. Resources 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap | |||
| Writing Medical Case Studies: The Details Matter | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:23:10 | |
Scott Kober MBA is the Managing Partner of Excalibur Medical Education, which launched in January 2021. He has more than two decades of experience designing and developing content for CME activities and provides high-quality innovative education for today's healthcare providers. In this episode, Scott underscores the different aspects writers need to think about when developing medical content, especially if they do not have a medical or science background. Scott also shares some of his tried and true tips on how to create engaging medical pieces that are simple and easy to understand.
Resources Quotes “What does it all mean? This can be challenging because we are not health care professionals, we’re not the ones seeing these patients. So we have to take our best guess and work with our faculty.” “Make your materials interesting. No one wants to sit through the monotony of study and data. You got to figure out a way to translate the information in a way that’s going to resonate with people.” “If you can be entertaining and still get your message across, that’s going to be the perfect way to do it. However, it doesn’t come naturally to a lot of people.” 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice Lab Build a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond... | |||
| Plain Language Patient Education | 01 Mar 2021 | 00:47:26 | |
Dr. Genevieve Long is a medical writer and editor specializing in patient education, plain language, health literacy and marketing communications. She began her medical writing career as a manuscript editor at Oregon Health & Science University and has more than 25 years of healthcare experience. Dr. Genevieve has been active in the American Medical Writers Association since 2002 and is the past president of AMWA-Northwest. She also teaches at the University of Chicago Graham School on the subjects of medical writing and editing. In this week’s episode, Dr. Long shares:
Key Takeaways [3:38] A little bit about Dr. Genevieve and how she got into the field of patient education. [9:02] Dr. Genevieve shares what people need to be thinking about when they begin to write patient education materials. You might not realize it, but you have a lot of power and what you do/say can hurt the patient. For many health care professionals, the world of medicine is a comfortable place. For patients and their loved ones, it is not. It’s a traumatic experience for them. [13:16] When it comes to creating content, you want to focus on the most important content first. People have short attention spans! Get clear on what’s a ‘need to know’ vs. a ‘nice to know’. Should all of your words be short? Dr. Genevieve says no, but spacing plays a big role in readability. When it comes to adult learning, the more you’re engaged and interacting with the content, the better of an understanding you’ll get. Dr. Genevieve tries to incorporate this principal into her classes. [19:19] Patients who are engaged with their own healthcare journey tend to do better in their recovery. When faculty talks about ‘empowerment’, what do they really mean when it comes to patient education? [22:31] How are educators and providers thinking about information sharing and content creation in today’s landscape? [25:09] Dr. Genevieve shares the different types of materials she’s worked on over the years to make content more digestible. Informational videos are doing exceedingly well. [30:00] What resources are out there that content creators can leverage when creating simple and easy to understand patient education materials? [33:45] Dr. Genevieve shares her tips on building a more empathic approach to her writing. Spend time with patients! Your materials will immensely improve. [37:25] The more people we can bring into science, the less fear people might have on certain medical procedures. [40:00] What don’t we do enough of in patient education? Dr. Genevieve shares her thoughts on usability testing. Resources Thistleeditorial.com 📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap Mentioned in this episode: AI Practice... | |||