Read this email in your browser. Start for Free! Tired of typing the same things over and over again? Try TextExpander and create keyboard shortcuts for your most-typed phrases. Reduce time spent typing, minimize typos, and improve the accuracy of CME content and patient notes. TextExpander works everywhere you type â start a free trial today! đĄ Why Root Cause Analysis Makes You a Smarter CME Writer Hi Reader! Root Cause Analysis (RCA) might sound like a systems engineering tool (and it is),...
17 days ago â˘Â 3 min read
Read this email in your browser. Hi Reader! If youâve ever struggled to find qualified CME writersâor if youâre a writer looking to strengthen your skills in this specialized fieldâthis weekâs episode of Write Medicine reveals the competencies that matter most. The Research Behind the Roadmap I recently sat down with medical writers Haifa Kassis and Don Harting, who conducted a groundbreaking study to identify the essential competencies for CME writers. Using the Delphi method, they assembled...
about 1 month ago â˘Â 2 min read
Read this email in your browser. Hi Reader! Ever felt like your brainâs maxed out halfway through a CME project? Thatâs not a personal flawâitâs cognitive load at work. CME writing is high-stakes, detail-rich, and filled with clinical nuance. Creating CME content demands more than comprehensionâit asks you to apply, synthesize, and teach. And thatâs why it often feels overwhelming, especially in the early stages. But hereâs the good news: â
That disorientation means your brain is learning â
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about 2 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Read this email in your browser. Hi Reader! Access to trusted, evidence-based biomedical research is the foundation of effective continuing medical education (CME). But shifts in funding and government scrutiny are creating uncertainty about PubMedâs long-term stability. In our latest Write Medicine podcast episode, I sat down with medical librarian Rachel Wedeward to discuss whatâs happening behind the scenes with PubMed and, most importantly, how you can safeguard your research access. Here...
2 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
As we get ready to invite new members into WriteCME Accelerator, youâll be hearing from us more often than usual until May 4th. If youâre not interested in hearing more about the program, click here to opt out of these additional emails and get just our Wednesday newsletter. Happy Monday, Reader! This is the last week to sign up for our Spring Cohort of WriteCME Accelerator! While weâve completely sold out the early bird seats (!!!), you can still grab the WriteCME Pro business templates...
2 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
Hi Reader! One of the biggest challenges in freelance medical writing is the feeling of isolation. When youâre transitioning into a specialized field like CME writing, that isolation can be even more challenging. Many freelancers make the mistake of trying to figure everything out on their own. They spend countless hours Googling information, second-guessing their work, and feeling stuck without clear direction. I hear these frustrations regularly from writers who reach out to me: âI donât...
2 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
Read this email in your browser. Iâm excited to invite you to a brand new workshop: CME Writing Success Formula: How to kickstart your CME writing biz with no experience, no network, and no clue ⨠This hands-on workshop is designed to help you transform your CME knowledge and put it into action immediately. You wonât just be learning broad concepts, youâll be using the frameworks to work on your craft and business in real-time. Itâs on Wednesday, April 23rd at 10am PT/1pm ET. Sign up here Hi...
3 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Read this email in your browser. Hi Reader! "I'm interested in CME writing, but I don't understand how the industry works." This is one of the most common concerns I hear from writers looking to specialize in continuing medical education. The CME world can seem complex at first glanceâwith accreditation bodies, providers, supporters, and various stakeholders all playing different roles. Let me demystify the ecosystem for you. At its core, the CME industry exists to ensure healthcare...
3 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Read this email in your browser. Hi Reader! I've been noticing something interesting in my conversations with new medical writers lately. Many are searching for a specialized niche that offers both intellectual challenge and consistent workâbut they're overlooking one of the most rewarding fields in medical writing: Continuing Medical Education (CME). Why is CME writing flying under the radar? As you probably know, CME content creation still isn't as widely discussed in medical writing...
4 months ago â˘Â 2 min read