MedComms Networking is a not-for-profit initiative building on the work of Peter Llewellyn which seeks to unite individuals and organisations involved in delivering health information. We will do this by listening and by delivering a weekly newsletter and regular online and in-person events. Our group welcomes writers, scientists, editors, educators, project managers, filmmakers, medical journalists, healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, and patient advocates from around the world to join us. The aim is to inform, educate and advance our profession and, ultimately, support patient care.
IN-PERSON CAREERS EVENT - 22 JUNE 2023 - BIRMINGHAM
FirstMedCommsJob: Introduction to MedComms
Once again we had a large enthusiastic audience to meet with representatives from leading medical communications employers that serve the global pharmaceutical industry. It was a highly engaging session that demonstrated how MedComms offers attractive career options. We provided insights into the working lives of medical writers, editors, account managers and others across the specialist business. It was a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with MedComms specialists and to ask questions.
These agencies are looking for individuals with:
a genuine enthusiasm for science and its application to the world of medicine
the ability to work independently within a small-team environment.
MedComms can literally take you all over the world and provides attractive long-term career pathways.
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
Venue:
The Medical School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT [Directions here]
Note: Wherever possible we would advise visitors to the University to travel by public transport. Public car parking is limited and can be problematic. The University train station is directly opposite the Medical School entrance and is well served by regular trains coming from Birmingham New Street station, just a few minutes ride away.
Timetable:
10.30 Registration
11.00 Welcome and Introduction by Peter Llewellyn, NetworkPharma
Q&A session with the account managers, the panel will include Georgia Batchelor (IPG Health Medical Communications) and Sophie Semmens (NexGen Healthcare Communications)
You'll find lots of useful free information about working in and around MedComms over at FirstMedCommsJob.com but below are several useful background videos from Eleanor Steele who was speaking at this event.
What is the medical writing career pathway?
This recording was made on 19 June 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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What are MedComms agencies actually like?
This recording was made on 05 June 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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How do Medical Writers actually work?
This recording was made on 29 May 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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What do MedComms agencies actually do?
This recording was made on 22 May 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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Should I become a Medical Editor?
This recording was made on 01 May 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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Should I go into MedComms Client Services?
This recording was made on 24 April 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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Should I become a Medical Writer?
This recording was made on 17 April 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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WHAT ELSE:
Are you interested in a career in medical communications?
