Next-Generation Medical Writing Course: Exploring AI in Commercial, Regulatory, and Scientific Writing
A 14-week, expert-led online certificate course launched on 14th September 2024, covered AI-powered commercial, regulatory, and scientific medical writing—designed for life sciences professionals looking to upskill or transition into medical writing roles. The course equipped participants with practical knowledge to advance their careers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Brief about Turacoz
Turacoz is a leading global medical writing agency, collaborating with over 75 pharmaceutical MNCs, medical devices, diagnostics, and consumer care companies worldwide. Our training curriculum is meticulously crafted by experienced medical writers and trainers who are members of esteemed organizations such as AMWA (American Medical Writers Association), EMWA (European Medical Writers Association), and ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals). With more than 15 years of industry expertise, our team is dedicated to equipping you with the skills needed for success.
Our course uniquely integrates advanced AI technologies, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the medical writing field. By taking formal and specialized medical training with us, you will be empowered to harness AI tools, shape your career aspirations, and achieve remarkable success in the industry.
Brief about the Course
The final step in any successful research endeavor is effectively disseminating findings to the broader scientific community. However, prospective authors, including medical and scientific writers, often face significant challenges in this process. To address these obstacles and support professionals in navigating the complex world of medical writing, we present our “Next-Generation Medical Writing Course: Exploring AI in Commercial, Regulatory, and Scientific Writing.”
This innovative, instructor-led, live online 8-week course is designed to equip you with advanced skills in medical writing across multiple domains. Our course integrates cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance your capabilities in:
Commercial Writing: Master the art of creating compelling content for marketing and promotional purposes, including drug launches and educational materials.
Regulatory Writing: Learn to produce precise and compliant regulatory documents, including clinical study reports, submissions, and safety reports.
Scientific Writing: Gain expertise in writing high-quality research papers, grant proposals, and scientific reviews that meet the rigorous standards of top-tier journals.
By participating in this course, you’ll not only overcome common writing challenges but also advance your career by leveraging AI tools to streamline and elevate your writing processes. Ideal for professionals in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, and research sectors, this course provides comprehensive training to help you excel in commercial, regulatory, and scientific writing roles.
Detailed Week-wise Agenda
Module 1: Foundations of Medical WritingWeek-01: Introduction to Medical Writing
What is medical writing?
Types of medical writing
Skill sets required for medical writing
Principles of medical writing
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-02: Prompt Engineering and AI in Medical Writing Referencing
Use of AI in medical writing
Prompt engineering
Using prompts for literature search
Using AI tools for summarization
Using AI tools for paraphrasing
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Module 2: Commercial WritingWeek-03: Introduction to Med Comms (medical communications)
What is medical communication?
Promotional and non-promotional medical communications
Output types in medical communications
Best practices in medical communications
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-04: Writing for Digital Media
Different social media platforms used for medical content
Writing for websites and blogs
Writing for social media handles
Best practices while working on social media projects
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-05: Making an Effective Presentation
Conceptualization of presentation topic
Tips and tricks for making an engaging PowerPoint presentation
Some do’s and don’ts in PowerPoint presentation
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-06: Technology and Tools in Medical Communications in Publications
Different tools/platforms used in medical communications
VEEVA – a content management tool
Visual communications with CANVA
Biorender AI tool
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Module 3: Scientific WritingWeek-07: Introduction to Scientific Publications
Why publications?
Types of publications
Basic requirements for publications
Conference presentations- abstracts and posters
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-08: Manuscript Writing
Manuscript writing using IMRaD
Referencing styles – EndNote, Zotero, etc
How to write a title for a manuscript?
Best practices in manuscript writing
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-09: Journal Activities
Selecting the right journal
Predatory journals
Journal submission package
Addressing journal queries
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-10: Recent Trends in Publications
Tools used in publications- iEnvision, PubSTRAT, etc.
Graphical abstracts
Patient lay summaries
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Module 4: Clinical Research WritingWeek-11: Introduction to Clinical Research
Drug development and clinical research
Pharmacokinetics basics
Clinical versus non-clinical research
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-12: Basics of Regulatory Writing
Study designs
Basics of biostatistics used in clinical research
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-13: From Protocol to Clinical Study Report
Protocol writing
ICF and CRF
Clinical study report
Practical- 1 hour and 30 minutes
Week-14: Course Wrap-up
Summarization and feedback
Certifications
Who Can Join This Course?
Medical Doctors (MD), MBBS, Dentists (BDS), BAMS, BHMS
Pharmacists (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D)
Nurses (BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing)
Post-graduates in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
Health Professionals (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, etc.)
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Our Past Courses
Looking to break into medical writing or sharpen your skills? Our 8-week online course offers live, interactive sessions led by industry experts who’ve been where you are. Learn practical skills, get real-time feedback, and build confidence—all from the comfort of your home, using modern tech platforms. Explore Our Past Courses
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Certificate Course in Medical Communications
The course provided a strong foundation in engaging healthcare audiences effectively. Each course featured expert faculty, practical learning, and excellent