Brief about Turacoz
Turacoz is a global Medical Writing agency collaborating with over 75 global pharmaceutical MNCs, medical devices, diagnostics, and consumer care companies. The training curriculum is crafted by medical writers and trainers who are members of esteemed organizations like AMWA (American Medical Writer Association), EMWA (European Medical Writer Association), and ISMPP (The International Society for Medical Publication Professionals), having 10 to 15 years of industry experience. Enrolling in formal and specialized medical publication training with us will not only help you shape your dreams but also pave the way for success in the industry. Our expertise also extends into medical communications and regulatory writing, offering a comprehensive approach to your professional development.
Brief about the Course
The culmination of any successful research endeavor involves disseminating the research findings to the wider scientific community. Prospective authors, including researchers and scientists, often encounter significant challenges or barriers when seeking to publish their work. In our efforts to bridge this gap and assist the scientific and medical research community in publishing their findings in reputable journals, we have designed a 14-week comprehensive scientific publication writing course. This instructor-led live online course aims to provide invaluable guidance and support for those navigating the intricacies of scientific publishing, encompassing regulatory writing and medical communication as integral components of the training.
This course serves as a valuable resource for upskilling professionals within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, and research sectors, facilitating their advancement within professional hierarchies. Specifically designed to enhance the knowledge and expertise of individuals in the life sciences field, this course provides practical guidance and training. It caters to those aspiring to pursue careers as publication writers, regulatory writers, or in related roles, offering a comprehensive approach to career development.
We understand the importance of flexible learning, and hence our course is designed to be accessible and convenient. Our students can access the course material online and at their own pace to fit in with their busy schedules till 180 days after course completion.
Detailed Week-wise Agenda
Module I: General
Week-01) Introduction to Medical Writing
- Types of medical writing documents
- Skill sets required for medical writer
- Process flow of any medical writing document
- Guidelines for drafting different medical writing documents
- AI in medical writing
Week-02) Literature Search Methodology and Referencing
- Databases used – PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane, etc
- Boolean words
- Literature search string development
- Literature summarisation using AI tools
- Referencing and annotation
Module II: Manuscript Writing
Week-03) Manuscript Writing Basics
- GPP3 2022 update
- Publication lifecycle and publication planning – strategy and tactile plans
- IMRAD structure
- Writing templates – CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA
Week-04) Writing Different Sections
- Introduction section
- Methods section – study design, endpoints, and biostatistics
- Results section
- Discussion section
Week-05) Journal Activities
- Journal selection
- Mock submission to a journal
- Submission package preparation
- Addressing journal queries
Week-06) Technology Tools and Recent Trends in Publications
- Tools used – DataVision / PubSTRAT
- Digital enhancements like graphical and audio-visual abstracts
- EndNote / Reference Manager
Module III: Regulatory Writing
Week-07) Regulatory Writing Basics
- Drug development and clinical research
- ICH guidelines
- AMA style guide
- Pharmacokinetics basics
Week-08) Protocol Writing
- Study designs in clinical research
- Biostatistics used in clinical research
- Protocol writing template
Week-09) Clinical Study Report Writing
- Interpreting study findings
- Abbreviated CSR versus full CSR
- Development of CSR using the appropriate template
- Tables and figures
- CSR QC and formatting
Week-10) CTD Module 2
- What is CTD
- ICH M4 template
- Overviews and summaries preparation
Module IV: Medical Communications
Week-11) General Introduction and Medico-Marketing Documents
- Introduction to documents prepared for medical affairs and marketing departments
- Different types of medico-marketing solutions – print and digital
- Do’s and Don’ts for medical communications
- Team working on projects and their respective roles
Week-12) Making an Effective Presentation
- Essentials of a good PowerPoint presentation
- Presenting information from a published paper
- Some Do’s and Don’ts in presentations
Week-13) Audio-Visual Deliverables
- Importance of audio-visual marketing content
- Audio deliverables – podcasts
- Visual deliverables – videos, infographics, images, screenshots, presentations, memes
- Scriptwriting for podcast
- Scriptwriting for videos
- Others
Week-14) Technology Tools and Recent Trends
- Veeva
- Canva and other AI tools
- Future of medical communications
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