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Our upcoming activities 2024... Free to attend! Only when we work together can we reduce the consistently worrying figures showing that 8 in 10 working professionals and 9 in 10 working communications professionals experience high levels of stress. This is why the #MedComms Networking community is working in collaboration with Seijaku, Fox&Cat, PRCA, Healthcare Communications Association (HCA), to ensure we make a positive difference and help lower the impact of stress in our workplaces. If you have not already done so, then please sign up for any of the Under the Tree sessions that are coming up over next few weeks. * * * * * * * * * * * * Register now for the Online #MedComms Forum, Hearing the Patient Voice, 12.00-14.30 UK time, 04 December 2024. [PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS] Please spread the word. Everyone is welcome to join us for this extended #MedComms Webinar session. The aim is to discuss how the patient voice is - or should be - included in planning and delivery of activities in our sector. We'll shine a spotlight on scientific conferences, independent medical education, peer review publications and more. Our expert panellists are: Mithi Ahmed-Richards (Taylor and Francis), Trishna Bharadia (Patient Engagement Expert and Advocate), Clare Cook (Adis, Springer Nature), Janet Davies (UCB), Strayo De Agarwal (Springer Healthcare IME), Laura Dormer (Becaris Publishing), Caroline Halford (Springer Healthcare IME), Dawn Lobban (Amica Scientific), Hamish McDougall (SAGE Publishing), Simon Stones (Patient Advocate) and Emma Sutcliffe (International Society of Patient Engagement Professionals).

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27 September 2024 - EXTRA #MedComms Webinar The 2024 ABPI Code of Practice - key takeaways for MedComms The 2024 ABPI Code of Practice for the UK pharmaceutical industry has just been published (23 September 2024). In this webinar, Jayne Packham, an award-winning ABPI Code of Practice trainer, and well known to many of you, takes us through the key changes and how they will impact the MedComms community. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

17 July 2024 - In-Person #MedComms Forum Compliance, Regulatory Challenges and Event Innovation A large and lively audience from across the MedComms community convened in-person at Alderley Park in the UK for insightful discussion and valuable networking opportunities. [Post-event report here.]

03 July 2024 - MedComms Webinar The Worldwide Landscape of Freelance Medical Writing: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities In this webinar we will reflect on how the current challenges in MedComms are affecting freelancers across the world, with perspectives from the UK and Europe. The freelance medical writers on our panel today, Adriana Rocha (EMWA's Freelance Business Group) and Eleanor Steele (The MedComms Workbook), are writing an article exploring the current freelance medical writing landscape and would like to gather reactions, questions and insights on their initial findings. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

26 June 2024 - MedComms Webinar Embracing AI within publications and medical affairs Using AI to enhance medical communications outputs is obviously a hot topic being debated right now, marking a paradigm shift in the way agencies deliver medical affairs and publications outputs to stay competitive. In this webinar, the Nested Knowledge team will demonstrate how agencies and pharma can use their multi-AI-driven, living literature platform to produce high-quality outputs such as systematic literature reviews, scientific communications platforms, and publication updates in a cost-effective and timely manner. Existing users of the Nested Knowledge platform will also outline real-life examples of how the platform has benefited them. Our panelists are Steve Dawber (Freelance Communications Consultant), Keith Kallmes (President, Nested Knowledge), Kevin Kallmes (CEO, Nested Knowledge), Evelyn Rizzo (Principal Consultant, Mobility HEOR) and Amanda Spear Hartley (Head of Publications, Sage Therapeutics). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

19 June 2024 - MedComms Webinar Let's get real: the role of AI in medical video and animation today Are we sufficiently exploiting the story-telling power of video and animation in medical communications? What's stopping us? Can newer technologies help us reduce cost and complexity? Is generative AI technology offering all that it promises? In today's webinar, we will be joined by Quint Boa, Owner and Managing Director of Synima, a global award-winning video production company. Quint has enjoyed a long career, both behind and in front of cameras and microphones, and will reflect on what's possible in the real world, away from the hype, and bust some myths. What can we believe and what's currently fakery? Can we tell the difference? What might be possible in the next five years or more? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

12 June 2024 - MedComms Webinar New approaches for a new era in MedComms In this webinar, on #MedComms Day 2024, we'll meet Founding Directors who have recently stepped outside the major networks to launch their own agencies, each with the intention of reshaping the MedComms landscape in uniquely distinct ways. Elena Mills (The Salve Health), James Turnbull (Camino) and Anne Clare Wadsworth (Amica Scientific) will discuss how their deep industry knowledge and extensive experience have informed, enabled and laid the foundations for their unique approaches. Our panelists will explore the challenges of striking out independently, and how they are addressing the evolving needs of their clients in a volatile market, incorporating the latest technologies and setting new standards in the field. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 June 2024 - MedComms Webinar Pharma Careers: Pivoting into Pharma from MedComms In this webinar, Sian Kneller (Medical Affairs, GSK), author of the e-book, The Agency Advantage - Leveraging Skills for Success In-House in Pharma, is joined by panelists who have all moved from communications agencies into Pharma roles. We'll hear about their personal journeys, talk about the challenges they faced moving "client side", reflect on the value of the agency skills they took with them and share practical tips for anyone thinking of making the move. Our panelists will be Kate Gavljak (Patient Experience, J&J), Faiz Kermani (Scientific Communications, Roche) and Abigail Stevenson (Global HEOR, Chiesi). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

29 May 2024 - MedComms Webinar Setting Standards in Healthcare Content Creation In this webinar we hear about the work of The Patient Information Forum (PIF), the independent UK membership body for people working in health information and support. They run the only quality mark for health information - the PIF TICK. We are joined by Sophie Randall (Director), Dan Wills (Quality Mark Manager) and Virginia Chachati (PIF TICK Engagement specialist) to talk about working towards their vision, that "Everyone has access to personalised health information and support to enable them to make informed decisions about their health, wellbeing and care." And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

22 May 2024 - MedComms Webinar Ensuring Integrity in Scientific Publications in the face of AI Instances of peer-reviewed publications now appearing in their final published form with obvious AI prompts still included in the text, have sparked lively social media discussion about the basic integrity of the scientific publications process. Is it in fact fit for purpose? In this webinar, we will talk about the practicalities involved in publishing a peer-review paper and who is involved in what steps. We'll discuss how AI tools are already being used by authors, other contributors, peer-reviewers and the production teams themselves. We'll highlight the pitfalls and we'll think about how these tools can be built into the process while maintaining the high level of trust in the integrity of scientific publishing that is so important for everyone. On our panel we will be joined by Laura Dormer (Becaris Publishing), Hamish McDougall (SAGE Publishing) and Jonathan Patience (Taylor and Francis). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 May 2024 - MedComms Webinar Driving Professional Development in Medical Communications: A Call to Action In this webinar we will be joined by Hannah Brocklehurst, Rebecca Douglas, Holly Oates and Helena Williams from IPG Health. Join us for discussions exploring the needs of an evolving talent pool in medcomms. We'll discuss how our expectations of skillsets have evolved over the last decade and where advances in the industry might take us from a talent perspective. We'll show research looking at the working preferences of different generations and discuss how, as a business, we've responded to the challenge of supporting the development of our multigenerational workforce. This session is a "call to action" for medcomms professionals - how do you drive your professional development and facilitate the development of others? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

08 May 2024 - MedComms Webinar Using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate fit-for-purpose Plain Language Summaries (PLS) The inherent benefits in providing greater accessibility to scientific research for non-specialist audiences is now well established. However, evidence to date shows that most PLSs are difficult to read for a lay population without medical education, and generally fail to meet the recommended readability levels required for healthcare information. In this webinar we hear about a series of studies (hot off the press from ISMPP US 2024) that demonstrate the time-, effort-, and quality-benefits of using AI to facilitate the generation of PLSs. We are joined by Tom Grant (UCB), David McMinn (Sorcero), Walter Bender (Sorcero) and Laura Watts (Lumanity) for an engaging and interactive session. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

01 May 2024 - MedComms Webinar The Power of Pro Bono in Medical Communications Do you want to make more of a difference? Join us to explore the benefits (and downsides) of pro bono work in the medical communications sector. Join Jennie Talman (Passion Partnership), Sarah Wynn (Unique) and Liz Southey (The Salve Health) to learn why pro bono is an essential part of a comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, thereby supporting not-for-profit healthcare organisations in an impactful way. Explore how pro bono engagements benefit both clients and agencies, fostering creativity, employee engagement, and strategic growth. We also discuss practical tips for successful pro bono projects and how intentional planning can make pro bono a rewarding endeavour with lasting effect. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

21 March 2024 - In-person FirstMedCommsJob event: 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. [Post-event report here.]

20 March 2024 - MedComms Webinar The Power of Raw and Honest Storytelling in MedComms This webinar features two presenters from Same but Different: Ceridwen Hughes shares hands-on experiences and personal insights, while Sally Stringer delves into the history and psychology of storytelling. Learn about how an unstructured approach fosters novel insights and discover how scene-based imagery enhances adult narratives, making them not only attractive but also evoking curiosity. Film clips and examples will illustrate the power of raw storytelling, creating a captivating session on the art and science of compelling healthcare professional and patient accounts. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

14 March 2024 - MedComms Webinar Using Copilot in MedComms: The Good and the Not So Good News Copilot, Microsoft's AI product, could be a powerful tool for enhancing productivity in MedComms, but it is not without its shortcomings. In this webinar we are joined by Tania Sultana (medical writer) and Mario Morel (digital teamwork specialist) from Foremost Medical Communications, who explore the benefits as well as the challenges for medical writers of using Copilot. They provide insights to help maximize its potential through a live demonstration. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

13 March 2024 - MedComms Webinar Transforming the way Healthcare Businesses Communicate using Enterprise-Level Generative AI Discover how AI is revolutionizing content creation, streamlining processes, and improving engagement across the healthcare industry. Speakers include Zayed Yasin, MD, Writer's Head of Healthcare, and Sam Pitkeathly, Senior Account Executive. Learn how AI empowers MedComms professionals to deliver accurate, personalized information and optimize efficiency in their writing. We hear about how the implementation of an integrated platforms for enterprise generative AI can accelerate growth, increase productivity, and ensure governance, followed by an open discussion. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

06 March 2024 - MedComms Webinar How do we ensure ethical and authentic use of AI in healthcare comms? Trust? Authenticity? Inclusivity? These are just some of the topics healthcare communications agency Cuttsy+Cuttsy have been exploring as they adopt an ethical approach to gen-AI within their business. But the field is rapidly changing and this is something we all need to get right, fast. At this webinar, representatives from Cuttsy+Cuttsy, Joe Hance, Jon Hume and Philippa Pristera, will share and discuss practicalities from their own ethical framework, and then open up to questions and comments from the audience for a pragmatic and open conversation - how do we ensure authentic use of AI within the industry? What approaches work best? How do we keep up? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

28 February 2024 - MedComms Webinar Working effectively in healthcare communications: Turning stress into a force for good It's a proven fact that the perfect blend of pressure and stress improves performance; helping individuals, teams and organisations work faster, think sharper, grow through challenge, and unlock their potential. During this session, Paul Hutchings (fox&cat) and Catherine Keddie (CK Coaching and Consulting) cover: * the latest insights and data around how stress is affecting the communications industry * the different types of stress (from the types that help us grow, to the types that have negative consequences, if left unchecked) * how to identify which type of stress you are experiencing * some options on what you can do to manage stress appropriately They also talk to us about an exciting new approach to helping agencies and their people manage the pressure and stress that come with working in communications in a more healthy and manageable way. Together, we can create an industry where the natural levels of pressure and stress that come with the role are used as a force for good, rather than us feeling crushed by it. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

21 February 2024 - MedComms Webinar Achieving true globally aligned sci comms - can tech really help de-silo the pharma industry? In this webinar we are joined by Daniel Gibbs (co-Founder, 9LABS), Justin Erswell (Head of Product, 9LABS) and Eve Guichard, CMPP (Chief Scientific Officer, LiNK Health Group), to reflect on the importance of globally aligned and integrated scientific communications, and some of the traditional challenges to achieving this. We explore how, through the evolving nature of medcomms, innovation and tech can facilitate the 'de-siloing' of pharma, and lead to better aligned and effective integrated communications. We explore tangible and existing ways in which the industry is already using innovation, including AI, to meet these aims - starting with the backbone of strategic scientific communications, the Scientific Communications Platform (SCP). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 February 2024 - EXTRA MedComms Webinar The Results of the #MedComms Freelancing Barometer 2024 We collected a massive 550 responses from 1 January - 31 January 2024. The results are fascinating and should be valuable for all freelancers, aspiring freelancers and anyone who commissions freelancers. And they provide plentiful food for thought and valuable insights, for everyone, into the state of #MedComms today and where we are heading. In this webinar, to discuss the results, we are joined by Lisa Baker (freelancers in Pubs), Laura Kehoe (EMWA's Freelance Forum) and Eleanor Steele (The MedComms Mentor). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

14 February 2024 - MedComms Webinar AI in medical publishing - are we loving it? In this webinar we are reconvening our regular panel of specialist publishers. Clare Cook (Senior Editor at Adis, Springer Healthcare), Hamish McDougall (Publishing Solutions Manager at SAGE Publishing), Jonathan Patience (Head of Publication Development at Taylor and Francis) and Joanne Walker (Co-Founder and Publishing Director at Becaris Publishing) share insights into how generative AI in particular is impacting the business of journals publishing and the work processes. What tools are being used already? What guidance is being issued? Are we seeing more benefits or dangers? None of us are AI experts. This discussion is about the daily practicalities and questions that are arising around managing specialist content in the face of rapidly developing uptake of AI tools. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

09 February 2024 - EXTRA MedComms Webinar A new era in MedComms medical writing - Questions and Answers On 31 January 2024 we ran a #MedComms Webinar, Are we facing a new era in MedComms medical writing?, as a free-wheeling panel discussion. It attracted a large international crowd and generated a lot of questions from the audience that we couldn't adequately deal with at the time. In this webinar, we are reconvening the same panel to address some of those specific questions. Once again we are joined by Liz Stutz (Product Owner, Medical Writing Services, Digital Intelligence & Operations at Roche), Annette Keith (Executive Scientific Director at Langland) and Eleanor Steele (aka The MedComms Mentor, Specialist Trainer). And we answer more questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

07 February 2024 - MedComms Webinar The evolving nature of IME: the potential for AI and other key developments In this webinar we are joined by Tammy Gibbs (Head of Educational Strategy) and by Matt Goodwin (Co-Founder, Director & Head of Education Development) from Touch Independent Medical Education to reflect on current approaches to Independent Medical Education (IME). We discuss how new technologies including AI will impact on delivery of programmes and on the measurement of their effectiveness for learners and for funders. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

31 January 2024 - MedComms Webinar Are we facing a new era in MedComms medical writing? MedComms is not what it was 10 years ago. Clients, audiences, deliverables, working practices have all been changing. Technology has changed everything and generative AI is now promising to dramatically accelerate the pace of change. In this webinar, we reflect on how these various developments are affecting the daily working life of medical writers who work in and around MedComms, how they change the skills that writers might need to succeed and how careers in the future might play out differently. Our panelists are Liz Stutz (Product Owner, Medical Writing Services, Digital Intelligence & Operations at Roche), Annette Keith (Executive Scientific Director at Langland) and Eleanor Steele (aka The MedComms Mentor, Specialist Trainer). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

18 January 2024 - EXTRA MedComms Webinar Are we taking notice of ChatGPT and allied AI technologies in MedComms? In January 2023, we were joined on a #MedComms webinar by Martin Delahunty (Inspiring STEM Consulting), Katja Martin (medtextpert), Stephen Mott (PharmAdvisor) and Avishek Pal (Novartis) for an informal discussion about the possible implementations of a brand new AI tool, ChatGPT, within and around MedComms. It's fair to say we had little idea at the time of the rapid development and the excitement that was coming. There has certainly been a great deal of discussion about AI generally, and generative AI in particular, across the MedComms community in the 12 months since. In this webinar, we are reconvening our panel to reflect on progress in these past 12 months and to discuss what is actually happening in the real world. What stage are we now at on the hype cycle for new technologies? Inflated expectations? Disillusionment? Enlightenment? Enhanced Productivity? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

06 December 2023 - MedComms Webinar Meet the Medical Publishers This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the publishers about their journals, their unique working practices and their plans for the coming year. A lively panel discusses current developments and future trends in publishing. On our panel this year we have Clare Cook (Senior Editor at Adis, Springer Healthcare), Hamish McDougall (Publishing Solutions Manager at SAGE Publishing), Jonathan Patience (Head of Publication Development at Taylor and Francis) and Joanne Walker (Co-Founder and Publishing Director at Becaris Publishing). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

29 November 2023 - MedComms Webinar Unlocking clarity: Plain Language Summaries Plain language summaries (PLS) of scientific publications are concise, simplified explanations of the key findings, methods, and implications of a research study. They are a vital tool for bridging the gap between the scientific community and the general public by facilitating the dissemination of scientific knowledge, promoting transparency and improving overall health literacy. The objective of this webinar is to update participants on PLS, their importance, and how to create them effectively. We are joined by publication specialists Salgo Merin and Shweta Pitre from SIRO Clinpharm. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

22 November 2023 - MedComms Webinar Avalere Health: Science. Redefined In this webinar we learn how Avalere Health, formerly Fishawack Health, is being purpose built to meet the future challenges of Medical Affairs and the teams they work with. How their 1500+ staff 'move as one' to redefine what's possible for their teams and clients, building connections and scientific solutions that ultimately lead to better health. Our panellists are Nick Holmes (VP, Employee Experience), Gary Lyons (Chief Transformation Officer), Natasha Patel (Head of Insight) and Andree Rose (Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 November 2023 - MedComms Webinar Cutting Through the Noise with Impactful HCP Education Healthcare professionals want quick access to credible, relevant and easy to consume scientific content, but cutting through the noise is a growing challenge for HCPs and information providers alike. Measuring the impact of resulting engagement is even harder. In this webinar we review the latest research from EPG Health on 'The Future of HCP Engagement Impact', a multi-stakeholder study of the current challenges, views and behaviours of HCPs, pharma and their service providers. The most valuable insights are presented by Ben Gallarda and Jonathan MacDonald of EPG Health in discussion with a panel of expert guests, to support evolving digital best practices aligned to scientific content provision, channel use, scientific meetings and impact measurement. Our guests on this panel are Andreas Gerloff, Global Head of Medical Customer Excellence at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Gabor Purman, Patient Advocate Director at Kyowa Kirin International and Caroline Halford, Business Development Director for IME at Springer Healthcare. EPG Health is the publisher of Medthority, an independent medical website for healthcare professionals worldwide. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

08 November 2023 - MedComms Webinar The Ultimate Guide to Digital Engagement in Pharma - Top Tips The authors of a new book, "The Ultimate Guide to Digital Engagement in Pharma", share advice to help you master digital and omnichannel capabilities. Between them, Tim Sparke and Faisal Ahmed have extensive experience of working with pharmaceutical industry and healthcare communications teams. This is a wide-ranging discussion about ways in which you can reach more people with high quality, innovative and impactful communications. How you can create more effective interactions with HCPs and Patient Groups. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

01 November 2023 - MedComms Webinar ABPI Code - Hot Topics In this webinar, Jayne Packham, an award-winning ABPI Code of Practice trainer, and well known to many of you, reviews recent cases and shares her thoughts on current hot topics. With a review of the current ABPI Code of Practice imminent, this is a timely opportunity to reflect on where we are and where we are heading. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

25 October 2023 - MedComms Webinar Embracing the AI Era in Medical Writing In this practical and engaging session, we are joined by Alex Evans, a pharmacist, community pharmacy consultant, and medical writer with over 12 years of clinical practice experience in community, outpatient health system, long term care, and academic settings. And now, Prompt Engineer! We learn about the rapid evolution of medical writing with the introduction of AI writers, and witness a live demonstration of how these tools can revolutionize healthcare communications. In this webinar we focus on generating consumer health content and talk about the implications right across the spectrum of medical writing services. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

18 October 2023 - MedComms Webinar Artificial Intelligence (AI) in MedComms: Past, Present and Future Matt Lewis is Global Chief Artificial and Augmented Intelligence Officer at Inizio Medical. He has established himself as one of our industry's leading thought leaders and is a regular expert speaker on innovation. Put simply, he wants us to reimagine MedComms. In this webinar, Matt will share his insights and discuss the changing landscape. We will explore the real impacts that generative AI can already deliver in our business and we'll consider what the near-term future and beyond might look like. Matt is closely involved in initiatives from the Healthcare Communications Association (HCA), the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) and the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) that are all aiming to provide formal guidance to their members, so he will update us on their status. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

11 October 2023 - MedComms Webinar Continuous Professional Development in Medcomms - what, who, how? Medcomms is a fast-paced industry, that's why it's imperative that medcomms professionals recognise the importance of CPD. CPD is a fundamental component of any profession to help maintain standards for the sector and for individuals to apply focus to their own career development. There has been a lot of focus on CPD for entry-level talent within medcomms over recent years, but what are we doing for our experienced talent? In this session, we discuss the importance of CPD within medcomms and the work being done by the Healthcare Communications Association (HCA) to encourage a focus on CPD throughout career lifecycles. We also hear how the team at IPG Health Medical Communications is providing CPD opportunities for experienced talent through Northstar. On our panel we have Mike Dixon (HCA), Rebecca Douglas (IPG Health) and Caroline Smith (IPG Health). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

04 October 2023 - MedComms Webinar In conversation with Carole Scrafton, Patient Advocate In this webinar, we're joined by Carole Scrafton who is Director and Co-Founder of Patient Advocacy Organisation and Online community support network, FibroFlutter, for people affected by chronic illnesses and rare disease. The aim of the organisation is to advocate for a multidisciplinary approach to all aspects of medical healthcare. It supports and encourages all industry stakeholders to engage, innovate and develop at multi-stakeholder levels. Carole's work also involves promoting patient engagement best practices and the need for patients to be included within research from the early development preclinical phase. Carole is a patient expert by experience with MSK related illnesses including chronic pain, Ehlers Danlos syndrome and fibromyalgia. This is a wide-ranging conversation. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

13 September 2023 - MedComms Webinar Career opportunities in healthcare SEO: breaking the mould of traditional MedComms In this webinar performance-io will introduce you to the career opportunities for life science graduates in healthcare SEO, as well as exploring how data-driven content is re-defining how MedComms agencies work with their clients. Whether you're interested in client services, scientific research and writing, or data and analytics, this talk is for you. Tom Harrison, Isla MacAskil and Max Sahota from performance-io's Accounts, SEO, and Content Teams will be on the line to share their experiences and answer questions. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

07 September 2023 - MedComms Webinar Every medical writer matters: Elevating MedComms with Monster-level Training Despite there being an abundance of talent actively trying to burst into the medcomms industry, there are too few entry-levels roles, and on top of that, some agencies struggle to find time to train and mentor their writers. In this webinar, we talk about the importance of nurturing support to upskill and enrich the development of medical writers, whether they are trying to find their foot in the door of their first agency or already part of a growing writing team. Hear first-hand from Caroline Bradley, Principal Medical Writer and Head of the Monster Academy at Word Monster, alongside her colleagues, Laura Laul (Principal Medical Writer), Megan Sharrock (Medical Writer) and Hannah Harjen (Associate Medical Writer), about what inspired them to develop the growing training and mentoring programme, Monster Academy, and how it's changing the game, when it comes to prioritising training for medical writers. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

23 August 2023 - MedComms Webinar Aspirations: real-life experience in medical writing In this webinar, representatives from Aspire Scientific discuss Aspirations, the only scheme of its kind in MedComms. Learn more about this unique opportunity to gain paid, real-life experience in medical writing and hear success stories first-hand, including alumni journeys to joining the Aspire Scientific team. Our panellists are Hannah Mace (Senior Scientific Director and Aspirations Lead), Beatrice Tyrrell (Principal Medical Writer and Aspirations Alumnus) and Samantha Booth (Medical Writer and Aspirations Alumnus). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

17 August 2023 - MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Preparing for success in your medical writing tests and more Competition for entry-level jobs in MedComms can be intense and assessment tests are frequently used. Effective preparation will make all the difference. Katia Chrysostomou (Specialist Performance Coach), Sarah Nelson (Specialist MedComms Trainer and Mentor), Vicky Sherwood (host of the STEM careers blog, Biomed Badass) and Eleanor Steele (aka The MedComms Mentor) are all well known for supporting candidates who are taking their first steps into a career in and around MedComms. Join us to benefit from their expert insights and top tips to help ensure you are ready. We reflect on the nature of tests that you might face, with a particular focus on medical writing tests. What are they? How are they assessed? How can you best prepare? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 August 2023 - MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Are MedComms workplaces working for everyone? In this webinar we talk about changing working practices in MedComms. Are we delivering workplaces that work for all? How do we balance the needs of the organisation with those of the individuals working for them? How do we ensure everyone can reach their potential within a positive, healthy and collaborative environment? Our panellists are Jo Hind (Director at people transformation consultancy Birdsoup), Elena Mills (Director at The Salve Health) and Andrea Plant (EVP, Head of Global Operations at Caudex, an IPGH Company). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

10 August 2023 - MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Making your medical degree count in MedComms In this webinar we hear from Ana Cerrato-Quintero, Jenny Thomson and Hannah Wills who are all using their medical degrees to great effect in developing successful careers in MedComms within the AMICULUM family of agencies. They share their personal journeys and talk about their current roles, their day-to-day working life, training opportunities and career prospects. And we reflect on the unique value that a background in clinical medicine can bring to the services offered by a medical communications agency. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

02 August 2023 - MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Getting interview-ready - top tips for MedComms jobseekers In this webinar we are joined by specialist Recruiters Hannah Leeper and Holly Haynes, from Zenopa, who provide practical tips to help you research the jobs market, prepare your CV and impress at interview. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 July 2023 - Extended Webinar - All about freelancing in MedComms MedComms Freelancing - your questions answered In this webinar we invite experienced freelancers Eleanor Steele (The MedComms Mentor) and Vicky Sherwood (Biomed Badass) to answer questions around key topics of interest for MedComms freelancers everywhere. * Who shouldn't go into MedComms freelancing? * What can you do before you resign from an agency to get freelancing clients? * How can you sustain/grow your business once you get started? * What's the difference between working in-house and working as a freelancer? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 July 2023 - Extended Webinar - All about freelancing in MedComms The value of coaching, mentoring and peer support for MedComms freelancers Crafting a sustainable freelance MedComms career can be challenging. As freelancers, we need to understand our individual requirements to design and implement a freelance business that will work from a personal and a professional perspective. In this webinar, Charlotte Rooney (A Half Managed Mind) and Eleanor Steele (MedComms Mentor) will demonstrate how support from a coach or mentor can help freelancers define these requirements and create a realistic plan to craft a business that will meet them. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 July 2023 - Extended Webinar - All about freelancing in MedComms The value of networking and specialist communities for MedComms Freelancers In this webinar we are joined by community leaders from across the globe. Lisa Baker (Freelancers in Pubs), Rebecca Tadokera (South African Medcomms Professionals Network) and Amanda Xiaoqing Mao (Asia Pacific MedComms Network) explain how their own networking groups came about and the activities they undertake. Together, we reflect on the benefits to be gained by freelancers who join such groups. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 July 2023 - Extended Webinar - All about freelancing in MedComms EMWA's Freelance Medical Writers Business Survey 2023 report The freelance medical writing landscape has evolved in recent years, with more market demand for competent medical writers who can work on a project basis. In January 2023, the European Medical Writers Association's (EMWA) Freelance Business Group launched the 7th EMWA Freelance Business Survey (FBS), with the aim of analysing current trends in freelancing. In this webinar, Satyen Shenoy (Describe Scientific Writing & Communications), reviews the results of that survey and compares them with previously unpublished data from the 6th EMWA FBS to report changing behaviours in freelancing from 2018 to 2023. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

28 June 2023 - MedComms Webinar Master's course in Science and Health Communication - University of Dundee and AMICULUM In this webinar, panellists from the University of Dundee and AMICULUM share more information about the new Master's course in Science and Health Communication launching in September 2023. This course has been specifically designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills required for a career in science and healthcare communications. Join us to learn more about the course from our expert panel including Erin Hardee, Schools Outreach Organiser and programme co-lead, and Marios Stavridis, Associate Dean for Learning and teaching, from the University of Dundee, with Sheetal Patel and Nicola Duckworth from AMICULUM. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

22 June 2023 - In-person FirstMedCommsJob event: 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. [Post-event report here.]

21 June 2023 - MedComms Webinar Zenopa's Healthcare Communication's Talent Insight Survey (UK) 2023 In this webinar, Mark Denton and Seb Hall from Zenopa review the key findings from their Healthcare Communication's Talent Insight Survey (UK) 2023, which was conducted 15 May - 09 June 2023. This survey is designed to provide valuable insights to both employers and employees in the sector. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

14 June 2023 - MedComms Webinar MedComms: Future directions On #MedComms Day 2023, a panel of senior, experienced MedComms leaders take stock and look to the years ahead for our business. Is MedComms still booming? How are new working practices bedding in since the pandemic? Are we really listening to - and acting on - the voices of patients? What of new technologies? Is there a place for AI tools in MedComms? Is the future bright for MedComms? On our panel we have Annette Keith (Head of Editorial at Langland), Gary Lyons (Head of Commercial at Fishawack Health) and Jane Smith (Director at AMICULUM). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

08 June 2023 - MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Aligning company and individual values - the Lucid Group value transformation Following a period of rapid growth and multiple acquisitions Lucid Group recently underwent an employee-led initiative to create a new value and anti-value set, underpinning their culture and the way colleagues at Lucid come together. Join this session to hear from Olivia Emirali (Talent Acquisition & People Operations Director), Henry Litchfield (Head of Talent and Learning) and Nigel Horn (Managing Director, Bluedog) about the journey they went on to create a new value set that spoke to multiple geographies, teams and functions, as well as helpful advice on how to use company values when looking to start your career in MedComms. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

07 June 2023 - MedComms Webinar Beyond the Page: The role of MedComms in creating impactful online education courses for healthcare In this webinar we discuss how best to apply the skills of content curation and learning design in developing effective e-learning programmes for healthcare professionals (HCPs). We review the importance of multi-media story-telling and talk about the review, edit and approval stages of the project, and the involvement of evaluation tools. What defines a good online platform to deliver successful e-learning projects and, crucially, what do the HCP learners want in practice? Our panellists are Debbie Cockayne (Founder and Managing Director at Page Medical Communications), Christina Melidou (Healthcare Partnerships Manager at Future Learn) and April Chan (Medical Advisor to G-Med). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

31 May 2023 - MedComms Webinar Healthcare speaks many languages: the role and impact of MedComms content in translation Effective communication is essential to healthcare delivery, but language barriers can significantly impact quality and cost of care. To help address this challenge, medical communications materials in translation promote engagement and outcomes for stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem. Furthermore, multilingual content is a demonstration of equity and inclusion in healthcare, as part of a multi- or omnichannel medical communications strategy. These considerations in mind, in this webinar we discuss how MedComms content in translation capably supports development and clinical outcomes across the product lifecycle. Our panellists today are Carrie Brubaker (Independent Consultant, Medical Affairs & Communications Strategy), Amanda Ryan (President, G3 Life Sciences) and Helen Williams (Founder, The Word Desk). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

24 May 2023 - MedComms Webinar Practicalities and Pitfalls in Running Medical Events In this webinar, our panel of experts discuss the practicalities of medical event planning. Each panellist has over 10 years' experience working in the fast-paced niche that is medical events. We will be covering meeting interactivity, aligning event purposes, content production and connecting remote audiences. As well as tips for success, we will discuss the common pitfalls to avoid in order to produce high quality events that meet goals for you and your attendees. Our expert panellists are Gavin Clark (Remote Solutions), Dermott Madden (Vevox), Alistair Marston (SWM Partners) and Ritika Sharma (SWM Partners). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

17 May 2023 - MedComms Webinar Sponsored supplements as a tool to drive medical content engagement This webinar aims to discuss the benefits of sponsored supplements and what is driving their increased interest and adoption over the last few years in the pharmaceutical publishing and medical education space. While less popular than they were a decade ago, recent publishing innovations and publishing extenders have fuelled interest in a new wave of sponsored collections and supplements as tool to bundle content together and drive engagement. On our panel we have Avantika Deo (Managing Editor at Impact Science, Cactus Communications), Mayako Ikeda (Senior Solution Manager at Edanz Group), Hamish McDougall (Publishing Solutions Manager at SAGE Publishing) and Krista Storm (LBG Health Content Solutions). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

16 May 2023 - MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: allegro.DRIVE - entry-level client services opportunities in medcomms at Inizio Medical allegro. is an award-winning, accelerated learning and development model that shapes talented, dynamic scientific staff at Inizio Medical. Katie Caine (Recruitment Business Partner) and Anna Dickinson (Client Services Director) will explain how they provide dedicated training and mentoring for both medical writing and client services staff, from entry-level to senior positions across the business. allegro.DRIVE is the entry-level client services programme that provides industry-leading training and dedicated coaching in all aspects of scientific project management, business skills, client relationships and financial acumen. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

11 May 2023 - MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: allegro.WRITE - entry-level medical writing opportunities in medcomms at Inizio Medical allegro. is an award-winning, accelerated learning and development model that shapes talented, dynamic scientific staff at Inizio Medical. Katie Caine (Recruitment Business Partner) and Nicola Griffin (Programme Director) will explain how, through allegro., they provide dedicated training and mentoring for medical writing and client services staff, from entry-level to senior positions across the business. allegro.WRITE is the entry-level medical writer development programme that provides industry-leading training and dedicated coaching allowing you to go from Associate Medical Writer to Medical Writer at an accelerated pace. The programme focuses on developing writing skills, project management, teamwork and networking in a collaborative and diverse environment, allowing you to build your confidence and ability. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

10 May 2023 - MedComms Webinar Enhancing Your Workflow with ChatGPT: Effective Prompt Engineering and Practical Applications In this webinar, Katja Martin (medtextpert) will help us gain deeper insights into ChatGPT and its applications for medical communicators! We'll cover GPT model fundamentals, delve into the art of prompt engineering, and provide practical examples. We will discuss the crucial role of human skills in harnessing the potential of generative AI and explore other useful AI apps for academic writing. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

03 May 2023 - MedComms Webinar AI today and tomorrow: Real-world applications for MedComms Despite so much hype about ChatGPT, you might still be wondering how you COULD use it, and whether you even SHOULD use it in MedComms. Camino Communications are innovators in omnichannel MedComms and have been actively testing the capabilities of generative AI; join them to hear about practical use cases of things you can do today, as well as the considerations and potential pitfalls. They will also explore the wider landscape of AI beyond large language models to uncover how it is already transforming the biotech sector and what to look out for in the future. We are joined on the panel by Jess Ingram, Natasha Singh Kent and James Turnbull. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

26 April 2023 - MedComms Webinar Omnichannel And Content Creation: The Challenges For Medical Writing And Content Planning This discussion looks at practical implementation of omnichannel for medical communications; a hot topic now as Medical Affairs teams are increasingly seeing the value of omnichannel methodology. We examine challenges we know many of our clients have with this shift: from grasping the fundamental objectives of omnichannel, to the need to subtly apply technology to the traditionally personal, face-to-face MSL role. Along the way we address the expanding remit of medical writers, efficient content creation and targeting, integrating digital channels, and the lessons we can bring over from commercial best practice. We promise a jargon-free exploration of real-world solutions to real world problems. Our panellists are Frank Fisher, Melissa Fung, Malvika Katarya from AMICULUM. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

19 April 2023 - MedComms Webinar In conversation with Trishna Bharadia, Patient Engagement Expert and Advocate In this webinar, we're joined by Trishna Bharadia, a multi-award winning patient engagement consultant and advocate. Trishna works with multiple stakeholders to better embed the patient voice across the healthcare ecosystem and medicines development lifecycle, across multiple therapy areas and also above therapy area. She works with academia, industry (including pharma, medcomms agencies, CROs), patient groups and charities, industry associations and clinicians, both in the UK and internationally. She lives with several chronic conditions herself, including multiple sclerosis.This is a wide-ranging conversation encompassing publications, diversity and inclusion, good patient engagement practice and advocacy activities. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

12 April 2023 - MedComms Webinar Making a success of freelancing in MedComms In this webinar our panellists are all specialist MedComms freelancers. We are joined by Julia Davies, Vicki Evans, Odel Soren and Kathryn White. We talk about how MedComms is an area that offers significant opportunity to 'go it alone', with plenty of variety in terms of the type of projects and therapeutic areas. However, working as a freelancer means running a business. It's not enough to simply be good as a Writer, Editor, Project Manager, Account Director and so on. You'll also be responsible for sales, marketing, IT support, training, finance and more. And these are particularly challenging times. So, what does it take to be a successful freelancer in MedComms? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 April 2023 - MedComms Webinar AI tools for medical writers - turkeys voting for Christmas? In this webinar, we will be discussing AI as it relates to the medical writing sphere, from ChatGPT through to the current tools on the market. We will be cracking out our crystal balls and thinking about where this brave new world of automation can lead medical writers - both on the regulatory side and on the medcomms side, and ultimately we will be asking if using AI is an opportunity or a threat for medical writers. Our panellists today are Lisa Chamberlain James (Senior Partner), Barry Drees (Senior Partner) and Jamie Norman (Chief Product Officer), all from Trilogy Writing & Consulting. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

29 March 2023 - MedComms Webinar Early and adaptive strategic planning for successful pharma product launch This discussion takes a look at areas where early strategic planning and decision-making can have a huge impact when it comes to the success and ease of launch and beyond. We explore what currently impedes early strategic thinking and our thoughts on what could be done to address this. In particular, we put a spotlight on why getting ahead is particularly relevant in the emerging areas of cell and gene therapy where we're working in relatively unchartered waters. Finally, as we all know from recent years, we need to expect the unexpected and plan for every eventuality. We therefore touch on adaptive strategy and the feasibility of implementation in pharma. Our panellists are James Aird, Jess Choi, Steve North and Manca Povsic from AMICULUM. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

22 March 2023 - MedComms Webinar Does format matter? How Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) are engaging with educational content Medical education programmes are essential for HCPs' personal development and to embed knowledge on best clinical practice. However, engaging HCPs with educational content is becoming more and more challenging in today's hectic healthcare environment. Programmes need to capture attention, retain engagement, whilst retaining scientific rigour. How can this be achieved? In this webinar, Caroline Halford (Development Director, Medical Education; Springer Healthcare), Elsbeth Headley (Global Director, CME; Springer Healthcare IME) and Rebecca Cox (Principal Medical Writer; Springer Healthcare IME) investigate the role of format in engaging physicians. They will discuss their experience in delivering independent medical education content across a range of media (live vs digital, in-depth vs bitesize), consider examples where a format has been particularly successful, and highlight key takeaways from a recent HCP survey on their learner preferences. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 March 2023 - MedComms Webinar Medical Society Conferences: What we predicted and what we think is happening Len Starnes, Digital Healthcare Consultant, is an expert commentator on how medical societies have been integrating digital approaches into their events and how the pharmaceutical and medtech industries are engaging with them. In past MedComms webinars, each year for three years, Len has speculated on how the COVID disruptions will affect these activities and last year in 2022 he identified six key areas to watch. In this webinar, Len is joined on the panel by Ilan Ben Ezri, Co-Founder and CEO of G-Med alongside Dr. April Chan MBBS, an experienced physician from the UK and Medical Advisor to G-Med, the 1.5 million global physician-only community, which reaches physicians from more than 160 countries, in over 100 specialties and subspecialties. Between them, they have a wealth of insight into what is actually happening and what physicians are looking for in practice. And we reflect on what that might all mean for MedComms specialists. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

09 March 2023 - FirstMedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Meet the Account Managers In this webinar we provide the opportunity to hear from panellists about their own journeys into MedComms and their current roles, their day-to-day working life, training opportunities and career prospects. Our panelists are Ben Church (Oxford PharmaGenesis), Robert Hayden (Lucid Group), Tilley Jewell (CMC Affinity, IPG Health Medical) and Meghann Owens (Helios Global Group). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

09 March 2023 - FirstMedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Meet the Medical Writers In this webinar we provide the opportunity to hear from panellists about their own journeys into MedComms and their current roles, their day-to-day working life, training opportunities and career prospects. Our panelists are Luke Edmonds (Ashfield MedComms), Lulu Hill (Fishawack Health) and Ellie Punchard (AMICULUM). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

08 March 2023 - MedComms Webinar The four-day working week (4DWW) in MedComms Everyone is talking about the four-day working week (4DWW) - and we have the real inside story! Preliminary results of a UK pilot study have pointed to positive impacts for employees and businesses. But Synergy Vision have long since graduated from pilot project to permanent way of working. We heard about their pilot back in 2019. Now, 4 years on, in this webinar Synergy Vision talk to us about how the 4DWW works in the real world, with an honest look at the benefits and challenges it's presented for the company, the employee-owners and their clients. Our panellists are Alex Binks (Senior Medical Writer), Ffyona Dawber (CEO and founder), Karine Henderson (Managing Director) and Katie Males (Head of HR). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

06 March 2023 - FirstMedComms Webinar Where do Bioscript Pioneers come from? What can we learn about entry criteria for a MedComms career? The key criteria that help a candidate start a career in MedComms can be the subject for lively discussion. In practice, employers vary widely in exactly what they look for, but lessons can be learnt from closer examination of what happens in practice at any one company. This session will dissect the data from the latest round of recruitment for the entry-level programme at Bioscript Group, Pioneer. We will cover each component of the recruitment process and the numbers behind it. We look at whether the numbers support the notion that a higher-level degree is likely to give you a better chance of success. We also look at whether or not the university you attended has an impact on a successful application. Lesley Jacques and Deborah Stanford, leaders of the Pioneer programme at Bioscript Group share their thoughts and insights around the numbers and reflect on how they reflect recruitment across the wider MedComms community. They are joined on the panel by their colleagues, Jess Buxton (Scientific Associate and a Bioscript Pioneer) and Pete Griffiths (HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

01 March 2023 - MedComms Webinar Building a diverse MedComms workforce: Developing Disability Confident recruitment strategies In this webinar, we are joined by James Haq-Myles and Olivia Emirali, from the Lucid Group Talent Acquisition and Culture Teams, for a deep dive into how they have joined the UK Government Disability Confident scheme as part of their commitment to recruiting and supporting people with disabilities. The session will provide you with the practical tools to activate the Disability Confident scheme in your organisation. The team will also share what other exciting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives they have planned. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

22 February 2023 - MedComms Webinar Leading the Way: Building the Roadmap to Successful Social Strategy in Medical Communications Medical Communications is transforming daily and especially so on the frontiers of digital and HCP engagement. From omnichannel to the metaverse to ChatGPT, agencies need to embrace dynamic thinking and engineer themselves for innovation. Join our panel of digital strategy and communication experts, Danielle James, Dimithri Wignarajah and Luke Molloy, from the Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) as they share key principles for their roadmap to success, sharing forward-thinking insights and case studies spanning digital opinion leaders, socials strategy, co-creation, and more. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 February 2023 - MedComms Webinar Creating health literate information: how to get the message across Did you know that, in the UK, more than 60% of adults don't understand basic health information? And this can have a direct impact on their health. As a medical communications professional, how can you help? Explaining information so that it can be readily understood by a lay audience can be trickier than you might expect. However, there are certain tips and tricks to help you to develop materials that are suitable for the target audience. We are joined by Sarah Griffiths (Communications Director) and Mark Elms (Associate Medical Writer) from Oxford PharmaGenesis for this webinar all about health literacy and how to develop materials for a lay audience. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

08 February 2023 - MedComms Webinar ABPI Code of Practice - key takeaways from recent agency cases and Code updates In this webinar, Jayne Packham, an award-winning ABPI Code of Practice trainer, and well known to many of you, will share her top takeaways from the latest ABPI Code of Practice news and updates. She'll also share some of the key cases involving agencies including social media and creating and managing materials. And we answer questions from the audience. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

01 February 2023 - MedComms Webinar HEOR Writing: The Ins and Outs of Value Communications In this webinar we are joined by Beth Lesher and Larry Radican of OPEN Health who believe that HEOR writing is a unique skill set that combines skills and competencies in both writing and HEOR. The field of HEOR comprises many different methodologies - primary data collection studies such as surveys and registries, secondary data studies such as electronic medical records and claims database studies, and economic modeling and other special types of analyses like discrete choice experiments, predictive modeling, and indirect treatment comparisons. The world of HEOR has incredible breadth and depth and, therefore, so must our writing. We discuss the ins and outs of effective HEOR writing, how to create compelling narratives on unmet need and product value that resonate with readers, as well as the key questions we should always ask ourselves when beginning a new HEOR writing project. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

27 January 2023 - MedComms Webinar New PMCPA social media guidance - key takeaways for MedComms The long-awaited PMCPA social media guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry have just been published (26 January 2023). Jayne Packham, an award-winning ABPI Code of Practice trainer, and well known to many of you, will share her first impressions and will explore what the guidelines say, some opportunities and risk points. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

26 January 2023 - MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working with Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) In this interactive webinar, we are joined by Piers French, Ruthline Laylor, David Proudfoot and Ailsa Stewart from Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG)'s scientific, digital, and client services, who will talk about HCG's power to bring transformational communications to transformational therapies. A global leader in medical communications, HCG has over 1,000 employees across 8 agencies: Chameleon, Synergy, Health Science Communications, ProEd Communications, The Scienomics Group, ProEd Regulatory, Lumen Value & Access, and The Engagement Group. You'll learn about their comprehensive services spanning commercial, medical affairs, publications, value & access, and regulatory, how they empower their teams with innovation, and how HCG is an incubator for the relentless curiosity. You'll learn about what they look for in entry-level staff, the HCG employee journey - an industry-leading career development program, unique training provided and what are the career prospects across the group. At HCG, everyone belongs. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

19 January 2023 - MedComms Webinar Should we take notice of ChatGPT and allied AI technologies in MedComms? Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is not new. Debates have been had for some time about, for instance, the possibilities to replace medical writers! Is it so difficult to imagine? Maybe. Maybe not. ChatGPT is a new chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022 that has created a huge amount of interest. It answers questions and writes articles with apparent ease. And does so stunningly fast. Try it and you may be startled by what you get back. However, it's also been shown to produce some quite daft results! So just how accurate is it, or could it be? What are the source materials? How 'good' is the writing? Is it a tool that supports a human writer or will it - might it - replace them? Will it matter to the reader? What unintended consequences might crop up? In this webinar we are joined by Martin Delahunty (Inspiring STEM Consulting), Katja Martin (medtextpert), Stephen Mott (PharmAdvisor) and Avishek Pal (Novartis) for an informal discussion about the possible implementations within and around MedComms. None are experts in AI, but all have played with ChatGPT and are thinking about the impact on the work we do. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

07 December 2022 - MedComms Webinar Meet the Medical Publishers This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the publishers about their journals, their unique working practices and their plans for the coming year. A lively panel discusses current developments and future trends in publishing. On our panel this year we have Hamish McDougall (Publishing Solutions Manager at SAGE Publishing), Jan Seal-Roberts (Publishing Director at Adis, Springer Healthcare), Kelly Soldavin (Senior Editor at Taylor and Francis) and Joanne Walker (Co-Founder and Publishing Director at Becaris Publishing). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

30 November 2022 - MedComms Webinar Building a diverse MedComms workforce: Including people with (in)visible disabilities MedComms companies are striving to build a truly diverse workforce, which should translate into real benefits for the business and also improve the well-being of individuals within the business. Importantly, it should also directly inform and improve the services we deliver, which, after all, are intended for very diverse audiences. In recent years, there has been a greater focus on gender, ethnicity and race, though other characteristics are sometimes forgotten about. Examples include visible (and invisible) disabilities, neurodiversity, gender identity and expression, caring responsibilities, and socio-economic circumstances. In this webinar, we hear some personal stories and experiences that will encourage us all to think about how well we support each other in practice, and about how MedComms can offer career opportunities for all - free from prejudice and discrimination. Jayne Carey-George is Scientific Director at Sciterion and was born with severe-to-profound hearing loss. Hayley Hubberstey is the Director of Patient Engagement at COUCH Health. She has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, has experienced herself and cared for others with long term health conditions. Simon Stones is Medical Writer at Envision Pharma Group who has been a carer and has coped with psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and a number of other conditions since childhood. All have successful careers in MedComms. What challenges have they faced along the way and what practical advice can they offer employers and employees? Please help generate further discussion and action to make MedComms the equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace it should be. [View the recorded event here.]

23 November 2022 - MedComms Webinar Want your web content to be seen? Why MedComms must utilise SEO What is the use of creating web content for your clients if the intended audience can't find it? Over 70% of HCPs use search engines daily for professional purposes, with the majority of them only clicking on the top 5 organic positions in Google. SEO gives your content the best chance of ranking in these positions and therefore being visible to your audience. In this webinar the team from performance-io, the only pure play specialist SEO agency in healthcare and pharma, will help you to understand what SEO is, and why it's such an important tool for providing patients and HCPs with the information they truly want. On the panel, we'll be joined by Tom Harrison (Medical Copy Lead), Isla MacAskill (SEO Content Coordinator) and Siobhan Robertson (Head of SEO). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

16 November 2022 - MedComms Webinar Building solutions and skills to design digital-first medical events In this webinar we focus on how to build HCP digital events that stand out. Join Pierre Metrailler, SpotMe's CEO and one of the life science events industry leaders, to discover the key solutions and skills you need to succeed when running digital-first medical events. Pierre will deep dive into the best practices that Fortune 500 life science companies implement at their events. Come along to find out how some of SpotMe's customers, like Pfizer, J&J, Sanofi, and Novartis, keep their HCP and KOL audiences engaged. And we answer questions from the audience. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

09 November 2022 - MedComms Webinar Illuminating science for patients and healthcare professionals through plain language podcasts Expert-led podcasts summarising the latest clinical data and expert opinion, including discussions of data presented at scientific congresses, have been published by journals as peer-reviewed, citable publications. They have also been published as part of IME (independent medical education) programmes. But is it possible to create these podcasts in plain language, with both patient and healthcare professional authors? If we are trying to educate a broad audience of stakeholders (from lay audiences to highly specialised clinicians) with scientific content, can patients be podcast authors and create content with maximum impact? The answer to these key questions is yes! Join Caroline Halford from Springer Healthcare, Niamh Clarke from Adis, and Catherine Elliott and Simon Stones from Envision Pharma Group to hear about their experience of creating plain language podcasts and the potential for using these types of initiative to make scientific information more impactful, and more accessible to a wider audience. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

02 November 2022 - MedComms Webinar Navigating Copyright in Medical Communications The reuse of previously published content is common practice in medical communications projects but navigating complex copyright requirements governing this practice is not easy. Join CCC (Copyright Clearance Center) for a webinar focused on basic principles of copyright to learn how to avoid unintentional copyright infringement that can put your organization and your clients at risk. Attendees will leave the program able to: * Understand the basics of copyright law and international copyright treaties * Describe what is and what is not copyright protected (e.g., conference posters and abstracts) * Explain fair use and fair dealing * Identify when copyright permission is needed * Explain what is in the public domain and how to reuse Open Access materials * Use online tools to obtain rights and manage permissions projects Please join Chloe Duchesne (Educational Services Coordinator), Brian Goode (Senior Solutions Product Manager) and Aaron Reid (Senior Product Manager) for this webinar focused on copyright as it pertains to the work of medical communications professionals. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

26 October 2022 - MedComms Webinar Patient centricity in scientific publications: what is it and will GPP 2022 help us achieve it? With more and more pharmaceutical companies putting patient centricity at the forefront of drug development, the role of the patient in clinical research has undergone huge transformation in recent years. But how far have we come in terms of ensuring the accessibility - to patients - of the information this research generates, and will GPP 2022 help us make more progress towards meeting the information needs of today's patients? In this webinar we are joined by Jamil Rivers, METAvivor Research & Support, Jenny Ghith, Senior Director, Omnichannel Strategy and Innovation Lead, Global Scientific Communications at Pfizer, Caroline Shepherd, Portfolio Director and Helena Williams, Head of Medical Services at CMC Connect to answer these questions, from both the industry and the patient perspective. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

19 October 2022 - MedComms Webinar Good business is everyone's responsibility. Can MedComms do better? Elena Mills (Co-founder, The Salve), Liz Southey (Co-founder, The Salve) and Jo Spadaccino (Co-founder, Stirred) take you on their (Pending) B Corporation journeys to becoming truly purpose-driven organisations. Benefit Corporations, or 'B Corps', are companies verified to meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The B Corp community as a collective is a global movement of businesses leading the field by demonstrating their commitment to people and the planet. There are now over 5,000 B Corps in 82 countries, covering 156 industries. Following this purpose-driven webinar, you will: * Understand the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) movement * Find out more about the B Corporation movement * Consider why and how companies become Certified B Corporations * Understand the objectives of the Better Business Act * Identify where, as MedComms businesses, we can drive sustainable initiatives * Consider what's next for your MedComms organisation on our collective journey towards sustainability And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

12 October 2022 - MedComms Webinar Are event planners zombies? How to design and measure more sustainable events Some event planning decisions are simple, some less so. Gut-feel or experience can count for a lot. But in this exciting new world of events in which we all now live, having some real numbers on which to make sustainable decisions is crucial. There is support for event planners designing more sustainable, carbon-neutral events. In this webinar, Matt Grey uses real-life examples to show you how both pharma and other B2B brands are approaching understanding and measuring the impacts of their event programmes. Matt is the founder of event:decision, delivering sustainability measurement for events globally on behalf of brands and agencies including AZ, Amgen, Santen, Sanofi, Google, Samsung and Vodafone. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 October 2022 - MedComms Webinar How to embed inclusion and diversity into everyday work practices in MedComms This webinar is focused on Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and specifically at Fishawack Health. Sheena Amin-Liebman (Director of Diversity & Inclusion) explains how the D&I team was built up, how Fishawack Health have introduced mandatory training in this area and how to cultivate an inclusive workplace fit for everyone, now and in years to come. Sheena is joined on the panel by her colleagues, Kirsty Wear (Global Head of Talent) and Tristan Varela (Medical Copywriter). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

16 August 2022 - MedComms Webinar The What and the How of Independent Medical Education While most people in MedComms will have heard of Independent Medical Education (IME), not so many will understand it in reality. Join this webinar to hear more about what IME is and how it works. Louise Banks (Head of Project Management), Tammy Gibbs (Managing Director) and Alison Scott (Chief Scientific Officer) of TouchIME will discuss how IME is funded, what the content looks like and how it is developed. The team will compare and contrast IME with the more familiar MedComms and share their day-to-day experiences. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

01 August 2022 - MedComms Webinar Attracting diverse talent into MedComms In this webinar we are joined by Tobi Ogundipe, Founder and CEO of DIVERSE., an organisation that helps employers hire diverse young talent from a community of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority UK students and graduates. Tobi is joined by a panel of specialists from MedComms companies to discuss the challenges and possible solutions that apply to our business. On our panel we are joined by Andrew Davidson (Inizio Medical), Peter Griffiths (BioScript), Kirsty Okyne (AMICULUM), Alice Roache (IPG Health). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

07 July 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Inizio Medical - It's time to reimagine health In this webinar we meet the leadership team from Inizio Medical to learn more about the exciting potential of the company for its 2,000+ staff, new recruits, and clients. Inizio Medical agencies include ApotheCom, Ashfield MedComms and Nucleus Global, plus specialized services of MEDiSTRAVA and MedEvoke. Our panellists are Elaine Ferguson (Group President), Dan Bridges (Global CEO) and Andrew Davidson (Chief People Officer). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

06 July 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Development Directors - sparking innovation and inspiration in medcomms In this webinar we are joined by Rebecca Douglas (Group Programme Director, Talent), Jo Frost (Group Client Service Development Director), Sarah Lewis (VP, Medical Development Director) and Sarah Thomas (VP, Client Service Development Director) from McCann Health Medical Communications who explain how their Development Directors work within their agencies to help individuals achieve their full potential at Associate level, as part of FuEL (Future Experts and Leaders), and beyond. In this webinar we discuss the unique role that the multidisciplinary group of Development Directors play and how that benefits FuEL participants and the wider business. The session includes: * A day in the life of a Development Director * Working with Development Directors: a case study * Career pathways: finding your North Star And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

29 June 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Blended learning at Lucid Group Career growth, mobility and pathways are integral to achieving organisational growth and personal development, and one key way to support this is through a blended approach to learning. This webinar focuses on Lucid Group's understanding of blended learning which includes coaching, mentoring, training programmes which work in parallel with on-the-job development, and the specialist tools they apply to drive success in MedComms. Our panellists for this webinar are Paul Cutler (Chief People Officer), Katherine Duxbury (Head of Medical) and Harry Sherman (Senior Medical Writer). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 June 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: What is Market Access? In this webinar, Pin Lu, Manca Povsic and Claire Woon from AMICULUM Access will provide an introduction to market access and health economics. Our panel discusses the role of market access within the healthcare industry, highlighting key similarities and differences from other areas of medical communications. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

08 June 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Writing for Patients: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How? With an ever-increasing drive towards patient centricity in healthcare, many of us will have the opportunity to be involved in direct patient engagement or education at some point in our careers. Writing for patients can be rewarding because we can see how our work enables people to become more informed and active participants in their healthcare and can improve outcomes. We use different skills when writing for patients versus writing for healthcare professionals and other audiences, and different rules, best practices and regulations apply. In this webinar we join Medical Communications and Patient Recruitment team members from IQVIA to discuss life writing for lay audiences. From supporting clinical trial participants within a clinical research environment to supporting patients in managing their medications and conditions, we consider what is needed to do this effectively. On our panel today we have Joanne Barwell, Hannah Birkett, Sue Harris and Rebecca Thurston. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

01 June 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The role of MedComms in supporting MSLs and their medical affairs activity In this webinar we're joined by Helen Kane, CEO One MSL. Helen established One MSL as a specialist training consultancy in 2016 after a 25 year career in Medical Affairs. She is driven by a passion to enable the MSL and the wider medical function to excel in role. We will talk about the evolving needs of the MSL to succeed, the essential competencies which of course includes the fundamentals of scientific expertise and engagement skills. One MSL works across the global MSL community with clients from start-up biotech to Top 10 pharma which provides lots of learnings and opportunities. Helen will share her thoughts on the value of collaboration and how together we can achieve more. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

25 May 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Telling stories with data Effectively conveying data to a target audience sits at the heart of healthcare communications. In this webinar, we will discuss how the use of narrative and data visualization principles can help to ensure that we put our content across in the most clear and compelling way. We'll be joined by Matt Evans and Matt Burns from AMICULUM. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

18 May 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Mentoring is bringing new learning experiences to Oxford PharmaGenesis Coinciding with 'Learning at Work Week 2022', in this webinar we are joined by Carmen Candler and Cathy Kirk to share why they think mentoring is bringing new learning experiences to Oxford PharmaGenesis and helping to further embed their great learning culture. They discuss: * Why they decided to set up a mentoring programme * Some key focus areas of the programme * What makes a great mentor and mentee? * Some top tips for anyone thinking of becoming a mentor or a mentee And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

11 May 2022 - IN-PERSON #MEDCOMMS EVENT Living our values in MedComms We were pleased to team up with Bruntwood SciTech at their Alderley Park campus to bring you our first MedComms Networking in-person meeting for a very long time! The last two years in particular have thrown a spotlight on how we work and our values in MedComms. What are employers doing to respond? How are our working practices changing? How are we addressing issues like DEI and sustainability? How do these issues impact on delivering our services to our clients and how much do they impact on recruitment and retention? [Post-event report here.]

11 May 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Stepping up: training and career development at Fishawack Health In this webinar, Lucy Bee, Susan Brackenridge, Amy Jackson and Emily Singletary talk about new training and career initiatives at Fishawack Health. These include evolution of the Supporting Training and Enhancing Professional Skills (STEPS) training programs and implementation of the Fuel50 platform to personalize, grow, or even pivot, careers. The Webinar will be of particular interest to new writers and those further along in their career, as well as other roles across medcomms. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

04 May 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar In conversation with Alan Thomas, Patient Advocate In this webinar, we're joined by Alan Thomas who runs Ataxia and Me, a patient charity based in Wales with a global following. Ataxia and me focuses on Ataxia, but also includes associated rare diseases and movement disorders. Alan has partnered directly with MedComms agencies, biopharmaceutical companies and other industry groups in his quest to ensure that patient voices are heard more clearly. He has been a frequent conference speaker and is a strong supporter, for example, of PLS (plain language summaries). The increased appetite across the industry in recent years for engaging real life patients in communications activities has now coincided with the digital disruption in established working practices that has been accelerated by the COVID pandemic. On-line conferencing and social media platforms mean his mobility problems no longer need restrict Alan's advocacy activity in the same ways. But what happens in real life? Is the industry really walking the walk as well as talking the talk? Join us for wide-ranging conversation. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

27 April 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Onsite and online: a new reality for medical societies The past two years have been highly disruptive for medical societies and their congress activity. Many have urgently sought new approaches to ensure they continue to engage and support their specialist communities effectively. In this webinar, Jeff Bateman (Head of Strategic Communications, Congress) and Mar Tintore (Professor of Neurology and President-elect of ECTRIMS, the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis) will reflect on the new reality and share their experiences. How do we improve the attendee experience? What is important to think about? How do we improve medical education? ECTRIMS 2022 will be a hybrid congress - onsite and online. What will that mean in practice? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

20 April 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Specialist healthcare communications: the challenges for cell and gene therapies and rare diseases In this webinar, we are joined by team members from the AMICULUM agencies Seques and Comradis as they discuss working in the specialist fields of rare diseases (Comradis) and cell and gene therapies (Seques). The panel explain the importance of working in these areas, as well as the main challenges faced and how to overcome them. Our panellists are Isabelle Blomfield (Seques), Rachael Ducker (Comradis), Maggie Lai (Comradis) and Steve North (Seques). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

13 April 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Succeeding as a freelance medical writer In this webinar we're joined by Kathryn White, author of our careers guide, "Making it my own business: a guide to being a freelance writer in MedComms" along with Steph Carter who has contributed her personal profile story to the latest edition. We'll talk about how MedComms is an area that offers experienced medical writers the opportunity to 'go it alone', with plenty of variety in terms of the type of projects and therapeutic areas. However, working as a freelancer means running a business. It's not enough to simply be a good writer. You'll also be responsible for sales, marketing, IT support, training, finance and more. And these are particularly challenging times. So, what does it take to be a successful freelance medical writer? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

06 April 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: In conversation with the medical writers In this webinar, we're joined by Ewa Kilinska (Fishawack Health), Alicia Lledo Lara (Oxford PharmaGenesis), Lauren Oswald (Helios Medical Communications), Lucinda Sinclair (Ashfield MedComms) and Helen Speedy (AMICULUM) to talk about their own journeys into MedComms and their current roles, the day-to-day working life of medical writers, training opportunities and career prospects. The panellists have all been profiled in the new issue of our FirstMedCommsJob careers guide, From academic to medical writer: a guide to getting started in medical communications, published in March 2022. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

30 March 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar From web 1.0 to social communities: Understanding the evolution of HCP engagement In this webinar we look at the evolution of the web, and how real-world HCP behaviours (and pharmaceutical companies) have evolved accordingly. We hear from Antonia Trent (Chief Medical Officer) and James Atherton (Chief Commercial Officer) of MedShr, a leading physician community that has over 2m members sharing and discussing clinical cases. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

23 March 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Building an agency fit for the future: the importance of culture and core values The world, the future of work and the healthcare communications landscape are all changing, and as agencies, so must we. The pandemic has taught us that we can work from almost any location, but can we work for any agency? Finding the right fit at an agency is important, and core values reveal what matters most to the people within an organization, but what else matters when shaping the agencies of the future? In this webinar, team members from AMICULUM's newest agency, Cogent, discuss the importance of core values when launching a new agency and the workplace trends that will ensure that our agencies are fit for the future. Our panellists will be Nikki Davis (Cogent), Trishtar Engineer (AMICULUM HR), Debbi Gorman (Cogent), Kirsty Okyne (Cogent). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

16 March 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The power of teamwork: from strategy to execution In this webinar, Louis Glynn (Associate Planning Director), Annette Keith (Head of Editorial), Emily Maguire (Senior Scientific Strategist) and Kelly Rooke (Principal Medical Writer) all of Langland, talk about the different roles each plays in the development of strategy and then how that is carried through and embedded in execution. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

09 March 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Managing the tricky planning and collection of meeting data Look, we get it. Extracting meaningful, actionable data from meetings is difficult at best - and finding people who actually care about it is maybe even harder. In this webinar we will be joined by Braydon McCormick (CEO and Co-Founder of Intempio) and Mark Handforth (Managing Director of 3Sixty Event Consulting) for a wide-ranging discussion on data from meetings. We'll chat about some techniques for developing data collection planning and implementation that leads to better outcomes, and discuss a large, comprehensive set of ad boards that took advantage of some of those ideas. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

02 March 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The MedComms marketplace - ripe for investment? The past few years have seen the MedComms business boom and interest from investors soar. In November 2021, James West, Director, Pharma Services M&A at Lincoln International published an Opinion article in PR Week arguing that 2021 will be known as the year MedComms M&A Went Into Overdrive. In this webinar, James reflects on the reasons behind that interest and provides insight into the challenges posed, for acquirers and acquirees. But how is the MedComms business being defined and how will it evolve over coming years? Does it warrant the investment interest? Charlie Buckwell (Chief Medical Communications Officer, IPG Health) and Gail Flockhart (Group President at Fishawack Health) join James to discuss the state of the market. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

23 February 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Healthcare communications global perspectives: industry insights from MENA and Asia In this webinar, we are joined by representatives from AMICULUM's regional teams from the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) and Asia to provide an overview of key developments in the healthcare industry in the regions and how these feed into medical communications needs/agency support. As digital communications are increasingly important, we also discuss developments in this aspect of medical communications across the two regions. Our panel from AMICULUM are Brenda Cheong (Digital Lead), Khaled Musallam (Global Medical Lead), Jenny Putin (Co-founder and Director) and Min Zhao (Agency Co-lead). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

16 February 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: The Role of the Regulatory Medical Writer - is it clear? If you enjoy both science and writing, then why not become a regulatory medical writer? Claire Gillow, Martin Murray, Vicky Powell and Cameron Campbell, all regulatory writers working for Bioscript, an independent regulatory writing and communications agency, describe the clinical documents they prepare and the teams they work with to help sponsors get their drugs to market and beyond. They provide insight into the typical working life and career path of a regulatory writer, and touch on some similarities and differences with Bioscript's medical communications writers. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

09 February 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: A new pathway to a medical writing career in MedComms In this webinar, representatives from Aspire Scientific discuss the challenges of entering the medical communications industry. Learn more about a novel pathway to a first medical writing role and hear some real-life success stories first-hand. Our panellists are Rick Flemming (Joint Managing Director), Hannah Mace (Scientific Director) and Beatrice Tyrrell (Senior Medical Writer). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

02 February 2022 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Medical Society Conferences: What we learnt in 2021, what might happen in 2022 After another year of disruption, is it any clearer how medical societies will best be able to adapt their events to meet the needs of their specialist communities? This webinar will be led by Len Starnes, Digital Healthcare Consultant, who is an expert commentator on how medical societies have been integrating digital approaches into their events and how the pharmaceutical and medtech industries are engaging with them. Len will be joined for a panel discussion by Ilan Ben Ezri, CEO and Co-Founder at G-Med, a global physicians only community, reaching 1.5 million verified physicians from more than 120 countries and 100 specialties. Between them, they have a wealth of insight into what is happening and what physicians are looking for in practice. And we'll reflect on what that might all mean for MedComms specialists. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 December 2021 - MedComms Forum Succeeding in MedComms, despite what life throws at us After another year of disruption and the introduction of new working practices, we reflect on how well we ensure everyone reaches their maximum potential in MedComms. The work can be frenetic, stressful and deadline-driven. How many of us struggle with challenges behind the scenes? How well do we support each other through those challenges? Are we overcoming invisible barriers to work and productivity with more flexible working? Can more people flourish whatever their situation/circumstances (e.g. health issues, care needs, ageing, etc)? Has COVID inadvertently paved the way for inclusivity like never before? Or have we created unforeseen consequences (reduced chances for career progression etc)? Are inequalities worsening? [View full details of the programme and all the recordings here.]

13 December 2021 - EXTRA MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: LINK 360 - launch your MedComms Career at LINK Health Group In this webinar, we're joined by Eve Guichard (LINK Medical General Manger), Eleanor Steele (MedComms Mentor), Susan Cravero (LINK Medical Scientific Services) and Hannah Greetham (LINK Medical Client Services). You'll hear about LINK 360 - a 6-month training program for people new to MedComms, across medical writing, client services and editorial. During the program, selected individuals will have a hybrid role immersed in an account and take on work from all three perspectives, giving them a 360° view of what life in MedComms is like. Alongside this, they will go through a structured training program as a cohort, with lots of support and networking opportunities across the wider LINK Health Group to give them a holistic overview of the broader aspects of healthcare communications. After 6 months, they will specialize into one of the three career pathways within LINK Health Group. We'll answer questions from the audience, and you'll also hear about the panellists' journeys into MedComms and what they actually spend their time doing! [View the recorded event here.]

08 December 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Meet the Medical Publishers This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the publishers about their journals, their unique working practices and their plans for the coming year. A lively panel discusses current developments and future trends in publishing. On our panel we have Caroline Halford (Digital Publishing Manager at Springer Healthcare), Hamish McDougall (Publishing Solutions Manager at SAGE Publishing), Jonathan Patience (Head of Commissioning at Taylor and Francis) and Joanne Walker (Head of Publishing Solutions at Future Science Group). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

01 December 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Connecting capabilities in healthcare communications The account management/medical writing paradigm was the cornerstone of medical communications for many years, but evolution in technology, storytelling and an increasingly sophisticated audience has changed this. Instead, today's environment requires an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to cut through the noise, change behaviour, build mental availability for a brand, and advance health outcomes. Connecting multiple capabilities has never been so important. So, how are agencies managing this today? In this webinar, Lucid Group discuss how their client teams have evolved and how traditional roles have had to change and adapt to help solve today's healthcare challenges. Our panellists are Jonathan Andrew (Technology Director), Hannah Clarke (Senior Medical Writer), Cheryl Harrison Doyle (Global Asset Strategy Director) and Madeleine Tye (Strategy Director). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

24 November 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Healthcare events: Revolution or evolution? In this webinar, we are joined by a panel of industry experts to reflect on the current status of the medcomms meetings business. We draw on presentations and workshop discussions that took place recently in Madrid, at the m&i Healthcare Europe 2021 event in October 2021. How should we decide between face-to-face, hybrid or fully virtual activities? How do we manage the logistics? How do we manage expectation of the participants. How do we plan for contingencies? Our panel is Mark Lightowler (Founder and CEO, Phorix), Braydon McCormick (Founder and CEO, Intempio) and Andrew Winterburn (Director, 3Sixty Event Consulting). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

17 November 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Working as a medical publications professional In this webinar, we're joined by Kathryn Gray (Division Head), Kate Stafford (Creative Lead), Simon Stones (Medical Writer) and Juliet West (Senior Editor) from Envision Pharma Group, sponsors of our annual FirstMedCommsJob careers guide, "Ensuring timely dissemination of research: A guide to working as a medical publications professional". We talk about the roles involved in the publications management team and discuss the ethical and regulatory environment within which medical publications professionals work. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

10 November 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Tips for successful job hunting in MedComms MedComms is booming! There's a lot of work to be done and recruitment activity in our sector has never been busier at all levels. In this webinar, we are joined by Maybellene Kisseih, Maz Reive and Julia Walton, all Specialist Recruiters from Media Contacts who offer some practical advice. Whether you are looking for an entry-level job in MedComms or looking to move onwards and upwards, we'll help you think about how you can prepare for success. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

03 November 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Hybrid healthcare comms - is it the perfect blend or a recipe for disaster? The long-term impact of COVID-19 is not fully known, but it is fair to assume that travel restrictions will likely continue across parts of the world for some time, local guidelines will vary and the road to recovery will differ from place to place. Progress is being made, but the reality is life may never return to what it once was pre-pandemic. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. What does this mean for healthcare communications? We adapted quickly to a fully virtual world when the pandemic hit; we pivoted, we established new opportunities, and we found a way to engage and communicate. Now, though, as we are shifting to a world where we're not fully in person nor virtual, what lessons can we take into hybrid communications, and how can we embrace this opportunity to create experiences that will resonate? Will combining physical and virtual aspects create a perfect communications blend or be a recipe for disaster? In this webinar, Stephanie Hill, Emma Lemon, Andy Scott and Natalie Turner from AXON Communications discuss the opportunities and challenges of the new hybrid era for the healthcare communications industry. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

27 October 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Equity and open access: the Open Pharma recommendations for plain language summaries The Open Pharma recommendations for plain language summaries of peer-reviewed medical journal publications were published in Current Medical Research and Opinion in September this year. These recommendations are a concise outline of a minimum standard that provides top-line guidance on plain language summaries for authors, medical writers, publishers, and research funders. In this webinar, for Open Access Week 2021, we hear from two co-authors of the recommendations from the MedComms and pharma/biotech industries, as well as from a publisher and a patient representative. They will provide diverse stakeholder perspectives on how plain language summaries, equity in medical publishing and open access go hand in hand. Our panellists are Slavka Baronikova (Galapagos), Adeline Rosenberg (Oxford PharmaGenesis) and Kelly Soldavin (Taylor and Francis) and Alan Thomas (Ataxia and Me). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

20 October 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Setting goals and measuring results in MedComms Hopefully we have come a long way from the days when we measured success simply in terms of numbers of seats filled at an event, for instance, and we think more about real impact and effecting behavioural change. Digital activities can now generate all manner of metrics to consider. Analytics is becoming a buzz word. But do those numbers mean anything in practice? In this webinar we ask; what should we record and track to get meaningful insights into the effectiveness of our MedComms programmes? For this panel discussion, we will be joined by James Hadfield (Strategy Director at Lucid Group), James Harper (Founder and Managing Director of 28b), Steven Inglis (Communications Director at Oxford PharmaGenesis) and Liz Stutz (Director of Scientific Services at Medicalwriters. com). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

13 October 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The digital payer - fact or fiction? We've all witnessed a paradigm shift in the digital transformation of healthcare over the past two years, and our payer communication plans for 2020-2022 took a very different shape. So, where are we now? Is there really a hybrid model and how do our payer communications need to adapt to this resetting of the digital landscape? In this webinar, Jenn Blackham, Michelle Collins and Sue O'Leary from Prime Global present some recent research and discuss the digital perspectives of payers as we plan for next year and reassess the needs of clients. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

06 October 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in regulatory medical writing In this webinar, we're joined by Amy Ball and Megan Stanton-Humphreys from Insight Medical Writing, sponsors of our annual FirstMedCommsJob careers guide, "A writer's role in drug development: a guide to getting started in regulatory medical writing". The latest edition of the guide was published in September 2021. We talk about the regulatory medical writing services they provide and the different roles within their teams. You'll learn about what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and the career prospects. We reflect on the differences between MedComms and regulatory medical writing activities. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

29 September 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar A working practice survey: Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on current and future patterns In this webinar, Tim Hardman (Director, Niche Science and Technology) and Steven Walker (Director, St Gilesmedical) review the key findings from "Working practice survey: Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on current and future patterns", a survey that ran in July-August 2021. For more than a year we have faced personal disruption and worry, whether that's juggling childcare and conference calls, working in cramped bedrooms, financial pressures or maintaining remote relationships with family and friends. How have we fared in MedComms? Will lessons learned during the pandemic be translated into new working paradigms? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

22 September 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Involving the patient from protocol to publication in real-world evidence studies In this webinar, we are joined by Emma Bagshaw, Mark Larkin and Sam Llewellyn from Vitaccess who discuss the lifecycle of creating collaborative digital patient registries and taking them through to the publications. Discussion is based on the MyRealWorld MG study, which measures the impact of myasthenia gravis on patients' daily lives, as a case study. The panel also includes Fulvio Baggi, Director of The European Myasthenia Gravis Association (EuMGA) and member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the MyRealWorld MG study. This digital study was sponsored by argenx, and co-created with patient advocacy groups and key opinion leaders from 9 countries. The panel explores the publication output which helps give insight into the patient's reality of living with MG. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 September 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar allegro.WRITE and allegro.EXCEL: accelerated training for Associate and Senior Medical Writers In this webinar we explore how the team at Ashfield Health are now offering accelerated programmes for both entry-level and Senior Medical Writers. We're joined by Katie Buxton (Senior Medical Writer), Andrea Cole (Business Unit Head, Ashfield MedComms), Rebecca Douglas (allegro. Programme Director) and Neil Marmont (Vice President, allegro.). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

21 July 2021 - MedComms Forum Looking Forward, What you Should Know about Veeva and the Vault Platform This is one of three sessions from the MedComms Forum that was held on 21 July 2021, "Veeva for MedComms agencies - a deep dive". In this session, Jon Fisher (Senior Program Manager, Veeva Systems) gives an overview of things you should know that are coming to the Vault Platform and how customer's use of Vault is evolving. Topics covered include Vault as a Digital Asset Management solution, the introduction and use of Modular Content, and user interface changes coming this summer. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

21 July 2021 - MedComms Forum Interactive Content for MedComms This is one of three sessions from the MedComms Forum that was held on 21 July 2021, "Veeva for MedComms agencies - a deep dive". In this session James Harper (Managing Director, twentyeightb) explores the concept of functional content, its value to medical field teams and how careful content creation can deliver key insights through the use of analytics. James also demonstrates relevant examples of Veeva functional content developed for field medical teams. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

21 July 2021 - MedComms Forum Content Landscape and the Vault Platform (PromoMats and MedComms) This is one of three sessions from the MedComms Forum that was held on 21 July 2021, "Veeva for MedComms agencies - a deep dive". In this session, Jon Fisher (Senior Program Manager, Veeva Systems) starts by setting the stage of content today using real world data from Veeva and their customers and the partner landscape. He then reviews the Vault landscape focusing on the PromoMats and MedComms platforms and how and why they are used and how you and your teams can be supported and trained. The second half of the session is a panel discussion to discuss the use of the Vault platform in practice in MedComms, common questions, and what to know. The panel of specialists is Amy Doyle (Medical Writer II, Langland), Jill Kaige (Managing Director, JK MedComms Assistance) and Graham Schulz (Editorial Services Manager, Fishawack Health) And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

14 July 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar A holistic approach to managing pressure in MedComms In this webinar, Paul Hutchings (founder of fox&cat), and two key members of his network of independent specialist consultants, Kathy Chillistone (Independent HR Consultant) and Paul Phillips (Consultant and Trainer), highlight the difference between helpful and unhelpful types of pressure. They provide their perspective on how a deeper understanding of pressure can help us better manage the "mental health" of our medcomms businesses. Then, through a panel discussion, we consider how pressure can be harnessed to improve our service, steer training requirements, provide perspective for leadership discussions and help manage cultural wellbeing. And we answer questions from the audience. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

07 July 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: combining writing and project management - the hybrid role in MedComms In this webinar, we hear from representatives from the Helios Global Group who talk about their agencies and the hybrid roles they offer; these roles provide experience in both the project management and medical writing aspects of medical communications. You'll learn about what they look for in an entry-level candidate, how bespoke training can help you shape your own career path, and what the career prospects are across the group. Members of the panel are David Harvey (Scientific Project Services Director), Victoria Heneage (Associate Scientific Project Lead), Sarah El-Sheikh (Scientific Lead) and Natalie Wood (Scientific Project Leader). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

30 June 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Learning, Growing and Climbing Ladders in MedComms with Lucid Group In this webinar we hear from Julieann Tate (Head of Learning, Talent and Development), James Hadfield (Strategy Director) and Sally Cordon-Painter (Associate Scientific Services Director) about how growth has been, and continues to be, at the heart of Lucid life. The organisation's exponential growth has only been possible by ensuring one constant: the development of its people. Each of us across the MedComms industry has likely had first hand experience of how difficult it can be to carve out time to prioritise development for ourselves and for our teams. Join us for a discussion exploring some of the strategic initiatives that have led to ensuring Lucid continues to grow from strength to strength. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

23 June 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Virtual Strategies to Successfully Engage KOLs In this webinar we are joined by Sarah Diffen (Senior Director, Client Success) and Alex Monaghan (Senior Business Partnerships) of Within3 and Michelle Marchione (Associate Director, Oncology Patient Affairs) at AstraZeneca to focus on virtual engagement strategies for medical affairs teams to maximize their engagement with physicians, patients, and other care team members. The discussion reviews virtual engagement strategies in an asynchronous, overtime setting, and offer ideas and recommendations to apply to future activities. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

16 June 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar 4th annual Healthcare Communications Workforce Insight Survey In this webinar, Daniel Clifton (CEO, Paramount Recruitment) and Mike Ellingham (Marketing Consultant) review key findings from the "4th annual Healthcare Communications Workforce Insight Survey", which was conducted in May 2021. It covers topics such as: * Average salaries for each main healthcare communications role in the UK * Salary breakdowns by gender and region * Benefits received by employees * Expected pay rises * What attracts candidates to roles * What employers are looking for from candidates * Future demands for skills. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

09 June 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar An exciting outlook for Medical Communications globally The MedComms sector is thriving. If anything the COVID-19 pandemic has shone a bright spotlight on the need for accurate, timely scientific exchange and how MedComms specialists can play a pivotal role in facilitating that activity. In this webinar we are joined by representatives from McCann Health Medical Communications. Charlie Buckwell (Global President), Faye Daley (HR Coordinator and Lead for their Mental Health First Aiders programme), Folabomi (Bomi) Oladosu (Medical Writer and Member of their D&I Council) and Michael Stevinson (Global Head of Caudex) will reflect on the journey that MedComms has taken to where we are today and discuss current priorities and ponder future opportunities. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

02 June 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Making the leap from agency-side to client-side in MedComms In this webinar we are joined by a panel of experienced MedComms specialists who have worked in MedComms agencies and then moved on to work in Pharma. We hear about what life is like on the client side and what they wished they had known when working in the agencies, and we reflect on how clients and agencies can work best together. We're joined on the panel by Ash Dunne (Associate Director Global Medical Communication, Merck KGaA), Lucy Hyatt (Director, Medical Affairs, Regional Scientific Content, MSD International) and Emma Leah (Global Medical Publications and Communications Manager, Ipsen). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

26 May 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Extending the reach of medical publications: working on digital enhancements in practice In this webinar we are joined by medical writer and publications planner, Patricia Fonseca, who reviews results from her survey, "Survey on Digital Enhancements for Medical Publications Professionals". Together with freelance specialists Sarah Feeny and Kelly Schrank, we reflect on real life experiences working on features such as infographics, plain language summaries, video/audio abstracts and more to extend the reach of publications. We discuss the challenges of developing appropriate messages and formats, seeking the necessary approvals and tracking the success or otherwise of the activities. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

19 May 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Is there a doctor in the house? The value of a medical degree for a career in MedComms In this webinar we are joined by Beth Wynne-Evans, Natasha Daoud and Jessica Salev who have all qualified in clinical medicine and then transitioned into careers in MedComms, and now form The Porterhouse Medical Advisory Group (MAG). Some people are surprised not to find more medics working directly in medical communications. We'll learn how this specialist group believes they offer first-hand clinical experience to colleagues and clients, adding value as they can provide insight into what resonates with fellow health care professionals (HCPs) and patients, to leave a lasting impact on prospective prescribers. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

12 May 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar From clinician to payer. Making the transition from medical writing to value communications Communicating the value of therapies to budget holders means supplementing traditional clinical data and mode of action with evidence on the economic value of therapies. But what do payers really care about? (hint: it's not just costs). And what skills do good value communications writers need? And how can you get them? In this webinar we'll find out what sort of projects payer value communications encompasses, and what training agencies should provide for medical writers to support a transition to value communications projects. On the panel, we're joined by Nick Leach (Founder) and Andria Pelava (Medical Writer) at redthread | market access. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 May 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Shaping your future at Oxford PharmaGenesis In this webinar we hear some experienced MedComms specialists from Oxford PharmaGenesis talking about how entrepreneurialism is embraced as part of the company culture to enable colleagues to shape their own futures and that of the company. We're joined on the panel by Martin Callaghan (Director of Innovation), Kate Haynes (Communications Director) and Karen Robinson (Client Services Director) who will talk to you about their personal stories and how they are shaping new and innovative areas of the business. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

28 April 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Making it my own business: a guide to being a freelance writer in MedComms In this webinar we're joined by Kathryn White, author of our annual guide, "Making it my own business: a guide to being a freelance writer in MedComms". The updated edition has been published in mid-April 2021. Kathryn is joined on the panel by Steph Carter, Lucy Clements and Jennie Pollard, all freelance medical writers who contributed to the updated guide. We talk about how MedComms is an area that offers experienced medical writers the opportunity to 'go it alone', with plenty of variety in terms of the type of projects and therapeutic areas. However, working as a freelancer means running a business. It's not enough to simply be a good writer. You'll also be responsible for sales, marketing, IT support, training, finance and more. And these are particularly challenging times. So, how's it been, working as a freelancer this past year? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

21 April 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Extending the reach of medical publications: Lessons learnt from real life case histories Once again we've convened our regular panel of publishing experts for this webinar, which reviews the role of digital enhancements to amplify and extend accessibility and reach of peer-reviewed medical and scientific publications. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the publishers about some real life case studies that demonstrate the opportunities offered by videos, podcasts, PLS, infographics, microsites and more. On our panel we have Caroline Halford (Digital Publishing Manager at Springer Healthcare), Hamish McDougall (Publishing Solutions Manager, SAGE Publishing), Kelly Soldavin (Editor of Current Medical Research and Opinion at Taylor and Francis) and Joanne Walker (Head of Publishing Solutions, Future Science Group). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

14 April 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar User Experience (UX): The Missing Link in MedComms? User Experience (UX) is often neglected by Medical Communications agencies, where powerful creative ideas and persuasive, evidence-based medical writing are the priority elements of any campaign. In this webinar Dan Buckland and Tom Evans, specialists from Brandcast Health, will give you an introduction to the UX discipline, how it should be integrated into a project process, what value it can add, and how working with a UX consultant can bridge the gap between strategy, content and design. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

07 April 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Extending the reach of medical publications: What's to discuss? In this webinar we are joined by Jon Lynne-Davies (TrendMD) and an expert panel of industry publications specialists to discuss the role of publication extender technologies and solutions. Our panel includes Ana Bozas (Director, Global Medical Communications, Akcea Therapeutics) and Jamie Weiss (Head of Global Publications, LEO Pharma). We explore many different ways to ensure the science is seen/read and understood by the intended audience and ask; what are the challenges in doing so? What has been successful? How was success measured? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

31 March 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: In conversation with the medical writers In this webinar, we're joined by Cassidy Fiford (Medical Writer, Oxford PharmaGenesis) and Danny Hawker (Senior Medical Writer, Ashfield MedComms) to talk about their own journeys into MedComms and their current roles, the day-to-day working life of medical writers, training opportunities and career prospects. Both panellists have been profiled in the new issue of our annual FirstMedCommsJob careers guide, "From academic to medical writer: a guide to getting started in medical communications", published in March 2021. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

30 March 2021 - Extra MedComms Webinar MedComms specialists, are you sitting comfortably? Are you working effectively and safely at home? Last Summer's comprehensive survey of the medical communications community was published in the March 2021 issue of EMWA's journal, Medical Writing. "Challenges of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic: A survey to inform working practices" was authored by Tim Hardman, Peter Llewellyn and Steven Walker. It highlighted the need for suitable home working work spaces, yet only a minority of respondents had undergone a home working assessment. More recently, the 6th annual MedComms Barometer survey in January 2021 reinforced those same findings. This shines a severe spotlight on our working spaces. Our chairs. Our desks. Our working environment. At home, some are working on their bed. Or clustered around the kitchen table alongside their kids. In this webinar we are joined by Tim Hardman, and we'll talk about best practices and optimising working spaces with Ergonomics Specialist, James Crow who has recently helped a MedComms agency assess and support their staff. What can we do individually to improve our own productivity and avoid painful consequences? And what should employers be doing to support their staff to work effectively and safely at home? And we answer questions from the audience. Refs Challenges of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic: A survey to inform working practices Published March 2021 in EMWA's journal Medical Writing See https://journal.emwa.org/social-media/challenges-of-working-from-home-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-survey-to-inform-working-practices/ MedComms Networking Barometer 2021 (with a COVID twist) See https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-8CYMC8P57/ Home working charter for medical communications See https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/draft-homeworking-charter-tim-hardman/ [View the recorded event here.]

24 March 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Insights into medical communications during the COVID pandemic: The independent agency perspective In this webinar we are joined by Su Allen (Scientific Adviser), Amber Fensome (Managing Director), Lindsey Pritchard (Account Director) and Lisa White (Senior Account Director), all of Highfield. They share a few considerations and insightful cases based on their ethos at Highfield. First there was Brexit now there is COVID-19. With a nimble approach to driving insightful and experience-led communications, Highfield believe they have been well-placed to navigate these challenges and build a robust working model with exciting programmes. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

17 March 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Take the next STEPS: training the Fishawack way Fishawack Health's Supporting Training and Enhancing Professional Skills (STEPS) initiative provides their employees with bespoke and targeted training and coaching throughout their professional careers. Focusing on the journey of medical writers today, Robert Bloxham (Medical Writer), Susan Brackenridge (Scientific Services Training Director), Anne Errichelli (Senior Medical Writer) and Diane Sutherland (Group Professional Development Director) will introduce the different elements and approaches of the medical writer programme, talking about the 'how' and the 'why', and we'll also hear from the trainee perspective! And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

10 March 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Value Communication in Pharma: What medical communications professionals need to know Is the industry prepared to address the increasing growth in HEOR, Market Access and Value Communications? What are the job prospects and training needs? And, what should agencies, industry and freelancers do to drive this new industry segment forward? In this webinar we're joined by Patti Peeples, Founder and CEO of HealthEconomics.Com who describes the interim results of the 2nd global Value Communication Survey. The longitudinal benchmarking survey identifies challenges and opportunities for everyone working with HEOR, RWE and Market Access data. Results may be used to address training needs of the community and identify ways to improve the delivery of effective value communication. Patti is joined for the panel discussion by Tom Drake, Director and Founder of Global Outcomes Group and also Robert Matheis, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

03 March 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Getting MedComms right: navigating the age of the amateur expert In this webinar we are joined by senior representatives from Langland. Annette Keith (Head of Editorial), Drew Owen (Chief Scientific Officer) and Diane Ross (Head of Scientific Strategy) look into the pitfalls of healthcare communication and how medcomms agencies can help the pharmaceutical companies avoid them. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

24 February 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The 2021 ABPI Code of Practice - what's new for MedComms? In early 2021, the new ABPI Code of Practice was published and the terms are enforceable from 1 July. Jayne Packham (Jayne Packham Consultancy) takes us through the key changes and how they will impact the MedComms community. Jayne has worked with the Code for over 30 years, training both pharmaceutical companies and agencies, so she has considerable expertise that she will share with us. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

17 February 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The Healthcare Communications Association (HCA) - looking ahead The Healthcare Communications Association (HCA) is a not-for-profit organisation with membership comprising in-house teams, agencies, charities and individuals working in national and global healthcare communications across diverse business sectors. In this webinar we are joined by the HCA's Chairperson, Alice Choi, and their CEO, Mike Dixon, to discuss the role of the HCA in supporting those of us working in healthcare communications and to share their thoughts on the challenges we all face in the coming year during these disrupted times. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

10 February 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in medical writing at Bioscript In this webinar, we hear from representatives from Bioscript who will talk about their company, and the different roles within their MedComms and Regulatory writing teams. On the panel we have Judy Brownsword (Customer Strategy Director), Rye Strutt (Regulatory Writer), Will Wilson (Account Executive) and Ciaran Wright (Scientific Director). You'll learn about what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and what are the career prospects across the group. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

03 February 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar What is the bright new future for MedComms? In this webinar we reflect on the disrupted year we've just had, and talk about what's coming. We're joined by four senior MedComms leaders, Alice Choi (COO, McCann Health Medical Communications), Dennis O'Brien (CEO, Lucid Group), Jane Smith (Director, AMICULUM) and Chris Winchester (CEO, Oxford PharmaGenesis). Many in MedComms benefited from working flexibly before the pandemic, but everyone working from home takes some adapting. How's it affected working practices, recruitment, training, company culture and more? Many argue that MedComms specialists were already responding to rapidly increasing demands from clients and audiences alike for more digital deliverables. But everyone recognises the dramatic acceleration we've seen in the past year as, for instance, events went virtual more or less overnight. We'll discuss how bright the future is for MedComms. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

27 January 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: In conversation with the account managers In this webinar, we're joined by account management staff from different agencies to talk about their own journeys into MedComms and their current roles, the day-to-day working life of account managers, training opportunities and career prospects. The panellists are Melissa Kelly (Senior Account Executive at Envision Pharma Group), Tessa Rowland (Senior Account Executive at Lucid Group) and Matthew Smith-Andrews (Senior Account Manager at Ashfield Health). They have all been profiled in the new issue of our annual careers guide, "The business of medical communications: a guide to getting started in account management", which was published in January 2021. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

20 January 2021 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Medical Society Conferences: What we learnt in 2020, what might happen in 2021 Len Starnes, Digital Healthcare Consultant, is an expert commentator on how medical societies have - or have not - integrated digital approaches into their events. And how the pharmaceutical and medtech industries engage with those events. COVID-19 caused massive disruption and, out of necessity, a significant acceleration of progress towards more digital formats for events of all types. In this webinar, we reflect on what we've learnt so far and what are the Medical Societies planning for the coming year? And what it might mean for MedComms specialists. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

16 December 2020 - MedComms Forum Better Homeworking in MedComms The ongoing pandemic and move to homeworking has been a challenge for companies and staff. The recent MedComms survey of 758 respondents (presented 17 June 2020) suggested that while many employees welcomed the change, others struggled with isolation, lack of support and strained finances. During the first half of our educational forum we explore the contradictions of homeworking and seek the experiences of a range of stakeholders. The second part of our programme looks at how we can improve homeworking. Issues addressed include room ergonomics, health and safety, good mental health, finances, human resources and contracts, mutual support, maintaining company ethos and socialising on line. The programme was organised by Tim Hardman (Niche Science and Technology) and Steven Walker (St Gilesmedical London and Berlin). Our presenters were Rebecca Douglas (Ashfield), Rob Davies (Havas SO), Christian Hambly (FreelanceGeek), Susie Marriott (Prime Global), Dr Christine Oesterling MD MRCGP, Karina Rudzinska (Lucid), Iain Smith (Network for Skills) and May Vaja (Prime Global). [View full details of the programme and all the recordings here.]

09 December 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Meet the Medical Publishers This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the publishers about their journals, their unique working practices and their plans for the coming year. A lively panel discusses current developments and future trends in publishing. On our panel we have Caroline Halford (Digital Publishing Manager at Springer Healthcare), Hamish McDougall (Business Development Manager, SAGE Publishing), Jonathan Patience (Commissioning Team Manager, Taylor and Francis) and Joanne Walker (Managing Director PharmaPlatforms, part of Future Science Group). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

02 December 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Working as a medical publications professional In this webinar, we're joined by John Gonzalez, the author of our new FirstMedCommsJob careers guide "Ensuring timely dissemination of research: A guide to working as a medical publications professional", published in October 2020. The expert panel also includes Kat Ayling-Rouse (Scientific Director), Roz Bonomally (Senior Medical Writer) and Andrea Cifelli (Global Lead) from Envision Pharma Group. We talk about the roles involved in the publications management team and discuss the ethical and regulatory environment within which medical publications professionals work. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

25 November 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in MedComms at Syneos Health Communications In this webinar, we're joined by Amanda Smith, Alex da Costa, Rebecca Thomas, Eoin Duffy and Grace Parkinson of Syneos Health Communications. They share their insights about the company, its philosophy, how MedComms fits into the wider Syneos offering, and the different roles they play within their teams. You'll learn about what they look for in new staff, what training is provided and what the career prospects are across the company. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

18 November 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar 2021 ABPI Code of Practice - what are the proposed key changes for MedComms? 2021 will see a new ABPI Code of Practice come into force. Although it is still in draft, Jayne Packham (Jayne Packham Consultancy) will take us through the key changes that are being proposed and how they will impact the MedComms community. Jayne has worked with the Code for over 30 years, training both pharmaceutical companies and agencies, so she has considerable expertise that she will share with us. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

11 November 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in MedComms at Brandcast Health In this webinar, we're joined by Rosária Alexandre (Medical Communications Director), Stephanie Perkin (Account Director), Yana Stewart (Senior Medical Writer) and Jess Fox (Medical Editor) from Brandcast Health, a digital medcomms agency, to talk about their company, what MedComms means for them and the different roles within their teams. You'll learn about what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and what are the career prospects across the group. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

04 November 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Equity, diversity and inclusion in MedComms. What's to discuss? Equity refers to the fair and respectful treatment of all people. Valuing diversity means that we recognize and respect everyone's unique qualities and attributes. Inclusion means that all individuals feel respected, accepted and valued. Do we do enough in our workplaces to live by these core values? If not, why not? In this webinar we're joined by Faisal Ahmed (VLMY&Rx), Sharon Frost (Oxford PharmaGenesis), Liz Ingle (WPP Health Practice) and Dimuthu Jayawardana (Langland) to reflect on these questions and to stimulate further discussion across the MedComms community. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

28 October 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The future of medcomms including congresses in a post COVID-19 era In this webinar, Jose Antonio Barrientos, Michelle Collins, Gaurav Kumar, Safeer Mughal and Sam Rushton-Reed from Prime Global call on their own experiences to discuss how we have effectively adapted to the changes that COVID-19 has brought to medcomms, including congresses. They also envisage what congresses, and medcomms in general, will look like in the future. And we answer questions from the audience. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

21 October 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Publishing open access saves lives During Open Access Week 2020, and one year after the launch of the Open Pharma position statement, we bring together stakeholders from different backgrounds to share their perspectives on open access in the pharma industry. Join us for a panel discussion, led by Chris Winchester from Oxford PharmaGenesis, and featuring Durhane Wong-Rieger from the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders, Valerie Philippon from Takeda and Gavin Sharrock from Wiley, to find out why and how you can make a difference within your organization. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

14 October 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in regulatory medical writing at Insight Medical Writing In this webinar, we're joined by Kelly Smith and Amy Ball from Insight Medical Writing who talk about their company, the regulatory medical writing services they provide and the different roles within their teams. You'll learn about what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and the career prospects. We reflect on the differences between MedComms and regulatory medical writing activities. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

07 October 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar "Are we clear?" Ensuring clarity in medical communications We've been talking about clarity in our medical communications for ages. However, with the sudden upscaling in the need for engaging digital communications, there's never been a better time to turn the talk into reality. Led by Jason Gardner and Orla Weir, of McCann Health Medical Communications, and Katy Demery of Novartis Pharma AG, this webinar highlights some risks of misleading communication, and how we should seek opportunities to improve clarity in all clinical development materials through effective written communications and data visualisation. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

30 September 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Meet the agencies in September 2020 In this webinar, we're joined by Jane Smith (AMICULUM), Rebecca Douglas (Ashfield Healthcare Communications), Karen Kent (Envision Pharma Group), Diane Sutherland (Fishawack Health) and Petula Coutinho (Oxford PharmaGenesis), to talk about the different roles within their teams, what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and what are the career prospects. We look back on the experiences of recruitment during the pandemic and consider implications for the future. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

15 July 2020 - MedComms Forum Disrupted events: what's happening in #MedComms practice? The past few weeks have seen disruption of events on unprecedented levels. This special, extended, free #MedComms webinar comprised five expert-led sessions and provided valuable, practical insights, which will stimulate wider debate across the MedComms community. The medical conference is dead, long live the medical conference. REDUX Bring on the patients! Effective engagement of congress delegates in a disrupted world Virtual meetings - top trends, tips and lessons learned Face-to-face events - what might a new normal look like? [View full details of the programme and all the recordings here.]

8 July 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Getting started in HEOR and market access medical writing In this webinar, we're joined by Linda Harrison, freelance writer and author of the annual careers guide, Evidence generation and communication: a guide to getting started in HEOR/market access medical writing. Linda is joined by Manca Povsic (AMICULUM) and Amy Sears (Adelphi Values | PROVE), HEOR and market access specialists who are profiled in the new edition of the guide, which was published in June 2020. Together they explain what the agencies are looking for and provide tips to help you get your first job. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

1 July 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in MedComms at OPEN Health In this webinar, we hear from Rob Pilbrow (Global Managing Director, Medical Writing), Bella Santa Cruz (Senior Account Director) and Imogen Allred (Medical Writer) from OPEN Health who will talk about their company, what MedComms means for them and the different roles within their teams. You'll learn about what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and what are the career prospects across the group. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

24 June 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Take control of your MedComms career Do you want to progress, but aren't sure what you're aiming for? Are you so busy that career progression never becomes a priority? Or are you a manager who wants to help their team develop, but can't do it all for them? Eleanor Steele, the MedComms Mentor, offers practical tips and resources to help you or your team get the most from MedComms career development opportunities. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

17 June 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar COVID-19: Challenges of home-working, a survey to inform working practice in MedComms In this webinar, Tim Hardman (Director, Niche Science and Technology) and Steven Walker (Director, St Gilesmedical) will review the key findings from "COVID-19: Challenges of home-working, a survey to inform working practice", a survey that ran in May-June 2020. It covers topics such as: * Home workplace arrangements * Emotional health * Working from home experience * Psychosocial impact of working from home * How working practices might change And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

17 June 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar 3rd annual Healthcare Communications Workforce Insight Survey In this webinar, Daniel Clifton (CEO, Paramount Recruitment) and Mike Ellingham (Marketing Consultant) will review key findings from the "3rd annual Healthcare Communications Workforce Insight Survey", which ran in April-May 2020. It covers topics such as: * Average salaries for each main healthcare communications role in the UK * Salary breakdowns by gender and region * Benefits received by employees * Expected pay rises * What attracts candidates to roles * What employers are looking for from candidates * Future demands for skills. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

10 June 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Learning and development at AMICULUM In this webinar, we'll provide an insight into the learning journey of a new medical writer or account executive during their first 12 months at AMICULUM. We'll be joined by learning and development expert Louise Upton who will provide an overview of our in-house learning initiative, Curriculum, and demonstrate how our colleagues can use this platform to create their individual learning and development pathway. We will also be joined by Isabelle Blomfield (Medical writer, Seques), Emily Germon (Talent Acquisition, AMICULUM) and Priya Loi (Account handler, Comradis), members of our team who have recently joined AMICULUM - who will talk about their learning experience over the first 12 months of their career. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

03 June 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Delivering virtual workshops in medical communications: a trainer's tale As a trainer in scientific communications, John Dixon has considerable experience in delivering face-to-face workshops to medical writers and doctoral students in universities, research institutes, medical communications agencies and for the European Medical Writers Association (EMWA). John also developed the unique FirstMedCommsJob workshops for aspiring medical writers. Recently, he has adapted his workshops for virtual delivery. John will share his experiences and practical tips. How different is virtual from face-to-face delivery? Can participants still interact effectively? Do you need a co-host to help you out? How long can participants sit in front of a screen without a break? Does it work? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

27 May 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: MedComms account management in practice Ben Church (Account Executive at Oxford PharmaGenesis), Alice Fantom (Account Executive at Envision Pharma Group) and Charlotte Lupton (Senior Scientific Project Leader at Helios Medical Communications) are all profiled in the latest issue of our FirstMedComms careers guide, The business of medical communications: a guide to getting started in account management, published in January 2020. In this webinar, we focus on what they actually do during their working days. What's the scope of MedComms projects? How are they planned and budgeted? How are they executed and managed? What's the role of the account management team? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

20 May 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Being a freelance writer in MedComms In this webinar we're joined by Kathryn White, author of "Making it my own business: a guide to being a freelance writer in MedComms", published in April 2020, and also by freelance writer Hannah Bridges, who contributed to that guide. We talk about how MedComms is an area that offers experienced medical writers the opportunity to 'go it alone', with plenty of variety in terms of the type of projects and therapeutic areas. However, working as a freelancer means running a business. It's not enough to simply be a good writer. You'll also be responsible for sales, marketing, IT support, training, finance and more. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

13 May 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in MedComms at Parexel In this webinar, we're joined by Jessica Beishon (Scientific Team Lead) and Jo Fetterman (Senior Scientific Specialist) from Parexel who talk about their company, what MedComms means for them and the different roles within their teams. You'll learn about what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and what are the career prospects across the group. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

6 May 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Managing others for the first time in MedComms In this webinar, Jenny Plant (Owner at Account Management Skills) and Matt Plant (Independent Consultant) will cover some of the fundamentals to building competence as a new manager in medical communications. We will share: * How your behaviours as a manager affect your team's dynamic and performance * Two of the biggest mistakes new managers make when they are promoted to manager * How managers can break trust without realising it * Some simple coaching techniques you can adopt today to help you become a more effective people manager * Some practical tips for coaching those in agency account management And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

1 April 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Environmental sustainability in medical communications As concern grows across the planet about carbon emissions and climate change, many people are asking how they can make a difference. Both individuals and corporations are looking for sustainable solutions that will reduce their environmental impact. In this webinar, Sarah Sikora from Envision Pharma Group takes a look at the challenges for sustainability in medical communications in a variety of areas from congress travel to office supplies. If you are interested in making changes for yourself or your organisation then come and join the conversation. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

18 March 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Everything you ever wanted to know about training medical writers but were afraid to ask... In this webinar, we're joined by Eleanor Steele, the MedComms Mentor. With over 15 years' experience of medical writing and leading teams of writers, she understands the training you and your team need to succeed. With results from a recent survey into current training practices across scientific teams, she explores what's working and where more support is required, including practical tips and resources for busy medical writers and their team leaders. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

11 March 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: The Allegro training programme - an update In this webinar, we are joined by Katie Johnson, Talent Acquisition Associate at Ashfield Healthcare Communications and Eleanor Thomas, Medical Writer and a graduate of the Allegro programme. We hear about the development of the Allegro programme for aspiring Medical Writers over the past two years - taking the total number of people who have started their medical writing careers with Ashfield to more than 100 since its launch in January 2018 - and about how it continues to develop and support the needs of the business. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

04 March 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in MedComms at Wave Healthcare Communications In this webinar, we're joined by Linda Brown (Programme Director), Charlotte Wilkinson (Senior Programme Manager) and Ella Withey (Editor), of Wave Healthcare Communications, who talk about their own personal journeys into MedComms. We also explore the overall journey that Wave has taken as a company, and the work they do today to provide compelling traditional and digital medical education programmes to support ethical pharmaceutical companies. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

26 February 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Strategic thinking for account managers in medical communications Jenny Plant and Ceylan Boyce have both run global healthcare communications agencies. In this webinar they discuss the importance of developing the skill of strategic thinking for those who are managing the client relationship on a day to day basis, some techniques to help you adopt strategic thinking where it is required and how this skill will help you feel more confident in your role and accelerate your career. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

19 February 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Training and Nurturing Expertise in Medical Writing In this webinar we're joined by Sally Stringer and Edward Rochford, both of HealthCare 21 Communications (part of the Lucid Group), Sarah Fogg, an independent learning and development consultant, and Stephanie Wasek, a freelance medical writing specialist who has just now joined HealthCare 21 Communications (part of the Lucid Group). We examine the grounding principles and essential elements of learning and development for medical writers at the key stages of their career. It further explores what roles are available to writers at early and later career stages (both in house and freelance) and considerations for selecting the path that rights for you will be discussed. Finally, unique writing and training opportunities for senior, experienced writers within Lucid Group's new Centre of Writing Excellence will be shared. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

12 February 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Leadership Development at Envision As Envision Pharma Group continues to evolve as a medical communications agency, so too does their approach to management and leadership. This week, Rob Harris (Global Talent Lead) and Phil Matthews (Portfolio Director and Team Lead), both of Envision Pharma Group, talk to us about their Envisionary Leadership programme. Now in its second year, this group-wide initiative is building leadership skills among its people managers to not only ensure that all team members have a common and high quality experience of management, but also that Envision's leaders remain responsive to Envision's operating context. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 February 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: In conversation with the account managers In this webinar, we're joined by account management staff from different agencies who talk about their own journeys into MedComms and their current roles, the day-to-day working life of account managers, training opportunities and career prospects. The panellists are Ben Church (Account Executive at Oxford PharmaGenesis), Alice Fantom (Account Executive at Envision Pharma Group) and Charlotte Lupton (Scientific Project Leader at Helios Medical Communications). They have all been profiled in the new issue of our annual careers guide, "The business of medical communications: a guide to getting started in account management", published January 2020 (see FirstMedCommsJob.com). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

29 January 2020 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Nurturing a digital, multichannel, mindset in MedComms On this webinar we're joined by Tim Sparke (Partner at Congregation Ltd) and Faisal Ahmed (Digital Consultant and co-founder of the Digitally Sick podcast). Tim and Faisal have extensive experience delivering digital training and developing effective strategies for a wide range of small, medium and large companies, both inside and outside of the pharmaceutical and medical communications businesses. We hear practical advice supported by insightful case histories. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

16 January 2020 - MedComms Careers Session, Oxford University This was the fourteenth time we have run this event in Oxford. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

10 December 2019 - Involving patients in research and medical writing Following last year's successful end-of-year meeting, once again we welcomed a lively audience to tackle an important, ongoing topic for the MedComms community. It was also an opportunity to relax with peers, to celebrate the year that is ending and to look forward to the year to come. The event was free to attend thanks to the generosity of the sponsors, Stgilesmedical. [Post-event report here.]

04 December 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Meet the Publishers This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the publishers about their journals, their unique working practices and their plans for the coming year. A lively panel discuss current developments and future trends in publishing. On our panel we have Caroline Halford (Digital Publishing Manager at Springer Healthcare), Hamish McDougall (Business Development Manager, SAGE Publishing), Jonathan Patience (Head of Commissioning, Taylor and Francis) and Joanne Walker (Head of Publishing Solutions, Future Science Group). And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

27 November 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The benefits of having a client development strategy Research carried out by Frederick Reichheld of Bain and Co (the inventor of the net promoter score) showed that increasing your client retention rate by as little as 5 percent can increase profits by between 25 to 95 percent. Couple that with the fact it's five to twenty five times cheaper to grow existing clients rather than get new clients and you have a very compelling case to have a strategy in place to develop an agency's existing client base. In this webinar Jenny Plant (Owner, Account Management Skills) talks about how agency account managers can add value to their client's business, revenue to the bottom line of their agency and increase their career prospects by understanding how to create a client development strategy for account growth. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

20 November 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Patient involvement in scientific communications In this webinar we hear from Lauri Arnstein, Patient Partnership Liaison at Envision Pharma Group. As part of her role at Envision the Patient, Lauri leads their Plain Language Unit and is committed to guiding teams across Envision to develop clear, accessible and relevant scientific content. She talks about patient involvement in medicines development, focusing on results reporting and publications and, importantly, patient authorship. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

13 November 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in MedComms at McCann Health Medical Communications In this webinar, we hear from Phil Hall, Recruitment Manager at McCann Health Medical Communications who talks about the company, what MedComms means for them and the different roles within their teams. He explains what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and what are the career prospects across the group. It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry-level job. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

06 November 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Best Practice in Medical Education When 'medical education' is mentioned, many people think immediately of continuing medical education (CME), but the remit can be much broader, encompassing areas such as product-specific medical education and disease awareness activities. In this webinar, Leigh van Wyk, Tracey Wood and Phil Loder of Ogilvy Health look at the latest thinking and best practice in medical education, covering topics such as pharma standards, needs assessments, principles of adult learning, and measurement of outcomes. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

30 October 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar How to connect with (almost) anyone in the MedComms world In this webinar, we're joined by Steve Doyle, of Linking Business, a specialist trainer in the use of Linkedin. Steve's background, working in and around medical communications and the pharmaceutical industry, makes him uniquely placed to provide advice about using Linkedin effectively, whatever your current position and aspirations within MedComms. Too often, LinkedIn is simply seen as an online CV. It is so much more than that. Learn about how to use the biggest professional networking platform more effectively. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

23 October 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Life as a MedComms Freelancer In this webinar we're joined by some experienced MedComms freelancers who answer questions about their working life. Have you thought about freelancing? Does the freedom sound attractive? No commute. Sitting in your pyjamas with the cat/dog beside you, while you charge lots by the hour? None of those interminable company meetings. What's not to like? Or is it lonely and isolating? Do you spend more time chasing payments than doing the work? What happens when the computer crashes and there's no IT colleague to help? Or you fall ill? Emma Georgiou, Jane Mason and Sarah Smith share their experiences. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

21 October 2019 - MedComms Brunch Club meeting Research Roundup - advancing the publishing of pharmaceutical industry research To mark Open Access Week 2019 we had the authors presenting their results from several recent, valuable, published research projects around the topic of open access publication of pharmaceutical industry research and the role of professional medical writers. The talks were filmed and archived at NetworkPharma.tv and we enjoyed a lively discussion between speakers and audience on the day. [Post-event report here.]

16 October 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Adapting your writing for patients and the public Writing successfully for lay audiences is about more than choosing the right words and visuals: it's about having the right goals and process too. In this webinar, patient information specialist Hannah Bridges of HB Health Comms Ltd, explores how communications professionals established in MedComms can adapt their approach for lay audiences. Hannah provides clear and simple 'golden rules' to apply to future lay materials. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

09 October 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Social Media: A Useful Tool or a Distraction in Medical Publications? In this webinar we're joined by Lynda Chang, Beatrice Vetter-Ceriotti and Tamalette Loh of Complete HealthVizion, three of the authors of a recent article in The MAP newsletter. Social media is part of everyday life for many healthcare professionals (HCPs) who use it alongside traditional communication channels for scientific exchange and debate. The benefits of facilitating the transparent and credible exchange of medical publications-related information are clear. Insights from online discussion also provide new channels when looking at treatment landscapes for disease areas. The question for medical publication professionals is how to communicate through social media and how to navigate the unique compliance, trust, and content challenges that social media poses. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

02 October 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The 4 day MedComms working week in practice In this webinar, we're joined by Ffyona Dawber (CEO and Founder), Jill Daws (Client Services Director) and Billy Jenkins (Senior Scientific Editor) at Synergy Vision to talk about how they have introduced an industry-leading 4 day working week for everyone in their agency. What are the challenges and the practical lessons they have learned which ensure they continue to deliver the best possible service to their clients? How have the agency staff benefited? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

10 September 2019 - OPEN MEDCOMMS CAREERS EVENT FirstMedCommsJob: Introduction to MedComms, University of Manchester This was the ninth time we have run this event in Manchester. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Manchester and from other universities and organisations further afield. They met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session that presents medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

10 July 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Working virtually to deliver more effective MedComms services In this webinar, we're joined by Louise Sharp (Founder and Managing Director, Makara Health Communications) and Angie Wiles (Founder, The Difference Collective). "Have laptop, can work from anywhere..." Really? We'll discuss the benefits and challenges - for staff, clients and others - that come with working in fully- or semi- virtual teams. Is it about working smarter to deliver better service? Or saving cost? Or better work-life balance? And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

3 July 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar 8 key tips to transform your MedComms Linkedin profile In this webinar, we're joined by Steve Doyle, of Linking Business, a specialist trainer in the use of Linkedin. Steve's background, working in and around medical communications and the pharmaceutical industry, makes him uniquely placed to provide advice about using your Linkedin profile effectively, whatever your current position and aspirations within MedComms. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

26 June 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar The Healthcare Communications Workforce Insight Survey 2019 In this webinar we're joined by Daniel Clifton, Founder and Managing Director, Paramount Recruitment, and Mike Ellingham, Marketing Consultant, who review key findings from the Healthcare Communications Workforce Insight Survey, which ran in May 2019. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

20 June 2019 - OPEN MEDCOMMS CAREERS EVENT FirstMedCommsJob: Introduction to MedComms, University of Westminster, London This was the eighth time we have run this event in London. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around London and from other universities and organisations further afield. They met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session that presents medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

19 June 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in client services with inScience Communications In this webinar, we're joined by Neil Godlieb, Mike Nixon, Jordan Jones and Kate Badley from inScience Communications, part of the Springer Nature group. They talk specifically about working in client services teams, providing account management and project management skills alongside their editorial colleagues to deliver client solutions. What do they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and what are the career prospects? It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry level job. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

12 June 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Ask AMICULUM about life in healthcare communications In this webinar, as part of our celebrations on MedComms Day 2019, we're joined by Tom Davies, Kirsty Liversidge, Chloe Mapp and Damian Reynolds, from AMICULUM's Manchester and Bollington offices for an online discussion about life and careers in healthcare communications, featuring members of their editorial, client services and recruitment teams. Have you ever wondered about what the day-to-day of a medical writer is like? Are you interested in learning more about innovative client projects, or international travel opportunities? It should be of particular interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry level job And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

05 June 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Working in medical writing with Fishawack Communications In this webinar, we're joined by Elena Garonna (Editorial Director), Lizzie Hutchinson (Editorial Director) and Heather Shawcross (Editorial Project lead) from Fishawack who will talk about working within their group of global healthcare communications specialists. Specifically they'll talk about the role of the writers and explain what they look for in entry-level staff, and the training opportunities and career prospects. Questions from the audience will be welcomed. It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry level job. And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

29 May 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar Plain-language summaries: what are they, and why should we consider including these in our publications? In this webinar, we're joined by Jan Seal-Roberts, Publishing Director at Adis, Springer Healthcare. Last month Jan ran a 3-hour workshop at ISMPP US, which was attended by a lot of key pharma people from global who were keen to learn more about PLS and how to start taking advantage of the opportunities that these offer. Jan distils this down to a 15-min session to bring everyone up to speed with PLS - and will explain exactly why we should be thinking about including these in our publications. You may be surprised! And we answer questions from the audience. [View the recorded event here.]

23 May 2019 - Scientific storytelling and audience engagement: the next chapter Following a successful event in May 2017, AMICULUM hosted the sequel. It was another lively and engaging workshop focusing on bringing scientific content to life using a variety of different approaches. Excellent speakers. Excellent hospitality. A really useful morning. We're all looking forward to another chapter. [Post-event report here.]

15 May 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar A guide to KOL and stakeholder identification and mapping In this webinar, we're joined by Peter Joshua, CEO of Thecosystems and of MMRG, who will talk about data democratisation, ask whether "just Googling it" is ever a realistic answer, review different methodologies and reflect on whether influence can ever be assessed from secondary data? And we answer questions from the audience. It should be of interest to anyone who has been asked "can you just find out who the important names are in this field..." [View the recorded event here.]

13 May 2019 - FirstMedCommsJob: Meet the agencies Our fourth one-day intensive MedComms careers workshop provided the opportunity for delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry to get up close and personal with a number of leading employers. The format was designed to give delegates as much insight as possible into life in the different agencies and to be able to compare and contrast those working environments. [Post-event report here.]

8 May 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: In conversation with the medical writers In this webinar, we're joined by medical writers from four different agencies who talk about their own journeys into MedComms and their current roles, the day-to-day working life of medical writers, training opportunities and career prospects. The four writers are Simran Grewal (Medical Writer at Helios Medical Communications), Joe Pickering (Medical Writer at Mudskipper), Linda Townsend (Medical Writer at Ashfield Healthcare Communications) and Tim van Hartevelt (Associate Medical Writer at Oxford PharmaGenesis). And we answer questions from the audience. It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry level job. [View the recorded event here.]

1 May 2019 - Weekly MedComms Webinar FirstMedCommsJob: Specialising in HEOR/Market Access medical writing with DRG Abacus In this webinar, we are joined by Marie Cuddon (Internal Recruiter), Deb Burford (Head of Medical Writing), Laura Eaton (Medical Writer) and Claire Fielden (Medical Writer) from DRG Abacus who talk about their work in market access and how it differs from other MedComms specialisms. Specifically they talk about the role of the writers and explain what they look for in entry-level staff, and the training opportunities and career prospects - and we answer questions from the audience. It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry level job. It should also be of interest to people already working in MedComms and interested in specialising further. [View the recorded event here.]

14 February 2019 - FirstMedCommsJob Webinar The Allegro training programme in practice In this webinar, we are joined by Katie Johnson, Talent Acquisition Associate at Ashfield Healthcare Communications, Neil Marmont, Programme Director, Allegro and Eleanor Thomas, Medical Writer and graduate from the first full year of the Allegro programme. We hear about the lessons learned from the first year of the Allegro programme for aspiring Medical Writers and about how it will continue to develop and to support the needs of the business - and we answer questions from the audience. It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and specifically for those of you who are looking for entry-level opportunities in medical writing. [View the recorded event here.]

24 January 2019 - FirstMedCommsJob Webinar So, you want to work in account management? The 2nd Edition of the annual careers guide, 'The business of medical communications: a guide to getting started in account management' has just been published and in this webinar the author, Lindsey Heer, offers advice on how to prepare for that first account management job in MedComms, and what to expect. It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry-level job. [View the recorded event here.]

17 January 2019 - FirstMedCommsJob Webinar Working at inScience Communications In this webinar, we hear from Andrew Thomson, Michelle Turner, Samantha Blakemore and Ella Palmer of inScience Communications (part of Springer Nature) talk about their company, what MedComms means for them and the different roles within their teams. They explain their approach to recruitment and answer questions from the audience. It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry-level job. [View the recorded event here.]

10 January 2019 - MedComms Careers Session, Oxford University This was the thirteenth time we have run this event in Oxford. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

18 December 2018 - Optimising training for medical writers We had a packed room for this opportunity to tackle an important, ongoing topic for the MedComms community. It was an opportunity to relax with peers, to celebrate the year that is ending and to look forward to the year to come. The aim was to explore aspects of training for new writers and advanced practitioners who are seeking to progress and diversify. The event was free to attend thanks to the generosity of the sponsors, Stgilesmedical. [Post-event report here.]

5 December 2018 - MEET THE PUBLISHERS This was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the publishers about their journals, their unique working practices and their plans for the coming year. The presentations from each publisher were followed by a lively panel discussion about current developments and future trends in publishing. [Post-event report here.]

14 November 2018 - FirstMedCommsJob Webinar First steps in applying for an entry level job in MedComms In this webinar, Julia Walton of specialist recruitment company, Media Contacts, provides some practical tips about researching the market and about preparing your CV, and answers a wide range of questions from the audience about applying for entry-level jobs in MedComms. It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry-level job. [View the recorded event here.]

17 October 2018 - Brunch Club Meeting It's 2018, the year of the first pharma open access mandate, so ahead of Open Access Week, we were exploring how industry can work with other stakeholders to make better use of opportunities for open access, author information systems and preprints to increase speed and transparency within medical publications. This Brunch Club meeting was hosted by Oxford PharmaGenesis. As with all the Brunch Club events, the primary purpose was to film several talks which will then be posted on NetworkPharma.tv for free access by the global community afterwards. [Post-event report here.]

4 October 2018 - 4TH MEDCOMMS NETWORKING VIRTUAL EVENT Medical Communications for Emerging versus Established Markets This was our 4th MedComms Networking Virtual Event and we were delighted to be working with HealthCare21 Communications, on this programme to address the following questions: What are the healthcare dynamics and challenges of the key emerging markets? What are the educational needs of the emerging markets and how can tailored medical communications best address them? What does the future hold for medical communications in the emerging markets? Once again, we lined up a panel of experts and the emphasis in the meeting was on encouraging the audience to ask questions and share their own experiences. These virtual meetings are supported by Blue Sky eLearn. [View the recorded event here.]

20 September 2018 - FirstMedCommsJob Webinar All about the Allegro training programme from Ashfield Healthcare Communications (AHC) In this webinar, Katie Johnson, Talent Acquisition Associate at Ashfield Healthcare Communications, talks us through their Allegro training programme for Associate Medical Writers, and the recruitment process, and then answers questions from the audience. It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and specifically for those of you who are looking for entry-level opportunities in medical writing. [View the recorded event here.]

13 September 2018 - MedComms Careers Session, Manchester University This was the eighth time we have run this event in Manchester. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs andPhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Manchester and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

4 July 2018 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

27 June 2018 - OPEN MEDCOMMS CAREERS EVENT FirstMedCommsJob: Introduction to MedComms, University of Westminster, London We were back in London after a three year absence! This was the seventh time we have run this event in London. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around London and from other universities and organisations further afield. They met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session that presents medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

19 June 2018 - LUNCH AND LEARN PromoMats in Action: Managing Jobs and Referencing This was an excellent roundtable discussion where we learnt about the latest developments in using Vault PromoMats to manage the process of medical content review and the transition from established Zinc platforms. The team from Veeva explained the evolution of the service and answered lots of practical questions. The feedback they received about use of their systems in practice made this a valuable session for all. [Post-event report here.]

13 June 2018 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

14 May 2018 - FirstMedCommsJob: Meet the agencies Our third one-day intensive MedComms careers workshop provided the opportunity for delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry to get up close and personal with a number of leading employers. The format was designed to give delegates as much insight as possible into life in the different agencies and to be able to compare and contrast those working environments. [Post-event report here.]

2 May 2018 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

25 April 2018 - AFTERNOON WORKSHOP - KNUTSFORD Current pitfalls and opportunities in medical communications Once again, a good crowd from across MedComms in the North West and further afield gathered for expert presentations, lively discussion and networking opportunities. This meeting was free of charge, supported by inScience Communications who were celebrating the opening of their new offices at Booths Hall. [Post-event report here.]

4 April 2018 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

7 March 2018 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

1 March 2018 - 3RD MEDCOMMS NETWORKING VIRTUAL EVENT Digital features in medical publications: Where are we now? Caroline Halford presented key findings from a short survey of publishing professionals working in around MedComms and the pharmaceutical industry, looking at perceptions and experiences of digital features to accompany medical publications. Caroline also discussed readership trends in medical publishing, Adis's experience of digital features, metrics, and how to maximise return on investment. Once again we lined up a panel of experts for the discussion and the emphasis in the meeting was on encouraging the audience to ask questions and share their own experiences. This meeting was supported by Blue Sky eLearn. [Post-event report here.]

7 February 2018 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

12 January 2018 - OPEN MEDCOMMS CAREERS EVENT FirstMedCommsJob: Introduction to MedComms, Oxford University This was the twelfth time we have run what is now established as an annual event in Oxford. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities across the UK, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presents medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

28 November 2017 - LUNCH and LEARN - CAMBRIDGE, UK Measuring success with event tech analytics This was our first ever event in the Cambridge area and we hope it will be the start of much more to come. We ran a small group discussion around how the Pharma industry determines an event's success using live data and analytics. The meeting was supported by Concise, [Post-event report here.]

1 November 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

18 October 2017 - 2ND MEDCOMMS NETWORKING VIRTUAL EVENT Scientific Meetings in the Digital Age; Overcoming Challenges 'You can't do it alone' was the statement up for discussion and an initial poll revealed that the question of most interest to the circa 200 attendees was 'What do you think a scientific meeting will look like in 5 years?' The webinar, which took place on the 18th October, was an hour-long interactive session, with audience participation encouraged via group attendance, Q&A and polls. This meeting was supported by Blue Sky eLearn. [View the recorded event here.] [Read a summary report here.]

4 October 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

14 September 2017 - MedComms Careers Session, Manchester University This was the seventh time we have run this event in Manchester. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs andPhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Manchester and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

6 September 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

2 August 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

6 July 2017 - Webinar Webinar: RightsLink and MedComms: Readout of 24 May 2017 London roundtable Following an initial roundtable meeting of MedComms specialists back in March, CCC and MedComms Networking then hosted another roundtable on 24 May in London when we were joined by prominent publishers of scientific, technical and medical content. The purpose was for attendees to share and discuss their needs with respect to the use of copyrighted content by today's MedComms agencies, and to consider potential solutions. This webinar provided a readout of the event's discussions, a description of planned next steps and an invitation to further collaborate with CCC in building better solutions. [View the recorded event here.]

6 July 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

28 June 2017 - MEDCOMMS NETWORKING VIRTUAL EVENT Virtual events; trends, best practices and avoiding pitfalls The value of meetings to allow exchange of information and opinion, and to facilitate learning, is not in doubt but we're all aware of the significant challenges inherent in gathering people in one place at one time for a face-to-face event. Virtual meetings are increasingly being used and in this (virtual) meeting we addressed current trends and best practices, drawing on case histories from within the world of MedComms and Pharma events to explore the most effective approaches that you can then incorporate in to your own activities. This meeting was supported by Blue Sky eLearn. [View the recorded event here.]

14 June 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

22 May 2017 - FirstMedCommsJob: Meet the agencies Our second one-day intensive MedComms careers workshop provided the opportunity for delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry to get up close and personal with a number of leading employers. The format was designed to give delegates as much insight as possible into life in the different agencies and to be able to compare and contrast those working environments. [Post-event report here.]

11 May 2017 - Scientific storytelling and audience engagement - London This was a full and lively afternoon, hosted by AMICULUM. An ever-changing technological world means that patients, physicians and clients are demanding tailored information that is relevant, timely and engaging. The three speakers addressed the transformation of scientific content spanning a range of audiences and viewpoints, touching on scientific storytelling, learning design, and audience engagement. [Post-event report here.]

3 May 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

5 April 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

21 March 2017 - Lunch and Learn Meeting - San Francisco Event-tech for Pharma - Chime-in This was one of several small group discussions (Oxford, New York, Macclesfield and San Francisco) held during March where we talked about the use of technology to optimise audience engagement at industry events and heard about some ideas from outside of Pharma. We will use these discussions as the basis for better understanding of the practical challenges being faced at the events and to plan activities to help find more effective solutions in the future. This meeting was supported by Concise. [Post-event report here.]

21 March 2017 - Lunch and Learn Meeting - Macclesfield Event-tech for Pharma - Chime-in This was one of several small group discussions (Oxford, New York, Macclesfield and San Francisco) held during March where we talked about the use of technology to optimise audience engagement at industry events and heard about some ideas from outside of Pharma. We will use these discussions as the basis for better understanding of the practical challenges being faced at the events and to plan activities to help find more effective solutions in the future. This meeting was supported by Concise. [Post-event report here.]

16 March 2017 - Lunch and Learn Meeting - New York Event-tech for Pharma - Chime-in This was one of several small group discussions (Oxford, New York, Macclesfield and San Francisco) held during March where we talked about the use of technology to optimise audience engagement at industry events and heard about some ideas from outside of Pharma. We will use these discussions as the basis for better understanding of the practical challenges being faced at the events and to plan activities to help find more effective solutions in the future. This meeting was supported by Concise. [Post-event report here.]

15 March 2017 - Roundtable Discussion, London RightsLink Permissions Roundtable with Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) This roundtable discussion event was attended by a useful group of senior editorial services managers, working in medical communications agencies, responsible for securing licenses to re-use copyrighted content in their client projects. A lively and open discussion was enjoyed by all. [Post-event report here.]

2 March 2017 - Lunch and Learn Meeting - Oxford Event-tech for Pharma - Chime-in This was one of several small group discussions (Oxford, New York, Macclesfield and San Francisco) held during March where we talked about the use of technology to optimise audience engagement at industry events and heard about some ideas from outside of Pharma. We will use these discussions as the basis for better understanding of the practical challenges being faced at the events and to plan activities to help find more effective solutions in the future. This meeting was supported by Concise. [Post-event report here.]

1 March 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

1 February 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

25 January 2017 - MedComms Networking 10th Birthday Celebrations! It's been 10 years and the MedComms business community has evolved significantly. A large crowd of us, old and young, gathered to reflect on just how far we've come and to celebrate in some style! Great fun and I think we made the point; MedComms work is worthwhile work and once in a while we're allowed to be loud and proud. [Post-event report here.]

12 January 2017 - MedComms Careers Session, Oxford University This was the eleventh time we have run what is now established as an annual event in Oxford. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities across the UK, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presents medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

4 January 2017 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

8 December 2016 - Publishing, medical writing and authorship: Is more transparency needed? This was another successful workshop, supported by Prime Global and Dove Medical Press, and once again we attracted a full house for a valuable afternoon's programme chaired by John Gonzalez. As usual the meeting not only served as a valuable educational opportunity but allowed plenty of time for networking with colleagues from across the MedComms business. [Post-event report here.]

2 November 2016 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

6 October 2016 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

14 September 2016 - MedComms Careers Session, Manchester University This was the sixth time we have run this event in Manchester. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs andPhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Manchester and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

7 September 2016 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

3 August 2016 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

7 July 2016 - Understanding the role of real-world evidence (RWE) in a medical publication plan This was another successful workshop hosted by AstraZeneca and attracted a full house once again, for a valuable afternoon's programme chaired by John Gonzalez of AstraZeneca and Ryan Woodrow of Aspire Scientific. As usual the meeting not only served as a valuable educational opportunity but allowed plenty of time for networking with colleagues from across the MedComms business. [Post-event report here.]

6 July 2016 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

1 June 2016 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

11 May 2016 - FirstMedCommsJob: Meet the agencies This new one-day intensive MedComms careers workshop provided the opportunity for delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry to get up close and personal with a number of leading employers. The format was designed to give delegates as much insight as possible into life in the different agencies and to be able to compare and contrast those working environments. [Post-event report here.]

4 May 2016 - Brunch Club Meeting The aim is to host a regular small meeting with 2-4 speakers presenting on various topics of direct relevance to MedComms. Importantly the presentations will be filmed for webcasting for free access by the global community afterwards. Topics will be announced in advance but we believe we can guarantee a useful educational and networking session every time. So make a note of the dates now. [Post-event report here.]

19 April 2016 - Research with results: tracking engagement for medcomms and pharma Altmetric, in partnership with MedComms Networking, organised and hosted a valuable workshop for about 60 representatives from the medcomms and pharmaceutical industry. The day-long event included guest speakers, workshops and some great discussion around the use of altmetrics for tracking engagement for industry-sponsored publications. [Post-event report here - Altmetric Blog.]

26 February 2016 - The Evolving Role Of Medical Affairs And How Medical Communications Can Support A packed room enjoyed an excellent afternoon's workshop. We put together a small panel of Medical Affairs Advisors and a Medical Director from global pharmaceutical companies to talk about their roles, the evolving landscape they work within and specifically how they want to work with MedComms agencies. We talked about data transparency, compliance and Sunshine issues, engagement with different audiences and stakeholders, and heard about how medical affairs personnel interact with other functional roles within their companies. Many thanks to AXON for hosting this valuable meeting. [Post-event report here.]

14 January 2016 - MedComms Careers Session, Oxford University This was the tenth time we have run what is now established as an annual event in Oxford. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities across the UK, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presents medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

9 December 2015 - Altmetric data: what can it mean for you? At this Lunch and Learn event, Ben McLeish, European Product Sales Manager for Altmetric for Institutions provided a valuable insight in to the use of their data. He was able to draw upon case studies from organisations who are beginning to integrate this qualitative data into their monitoring and reporting workflows, and discuss the benefits and advantages that having such insight can provide for Medical Communications professionals and the projects that they support. We're hoping this will lead to a bigger event next year. [Post-event report here.]

3 December 2015 - Improving efficiency, transparency and integrity in medical publications: overview of the latest guidelines This was another successful workshop hosted by AstraZeneca and attracted a full house once again, for a valuable afternoon's programme chaired by John Gonzalez of AstraZeneca and Ryan Woodrow of Aspire Scientific. As usual the meeting not only served as a valuable educational opportunity but allowed plenty of time for networking with colleagues from across the MedComms business. [Post-event report here.]

13 October 2015 - Evening panel discussion and networking reception: GPP3 in Practice A large crowd of about 100 gathered together for an excellent evening, hosted by Oxford University Press (OUP) at their historic offices in the City of Oxford. Several invited panellists engaged with a lively and inquisitive audience, discussing the practical implications of the revised Good Publication Practice document (GPP3). [Post-event report here.]

24 September 2015 - Developing a tool kit to aid commissioning digital projects, Oxford The last in this year's Lunch and Learn series of events about digital activity, the objective being for a small group to meet informally for open discussion around a specialist topic of interest, and along the way to stimulate ideas for larger open events. We've run a series of these workshops focusing on embracing digital solutions with an emphasis on practical case histories to explore how intelligent commissioning and delivery of projects can be cost-effective and successfully meet intended communications needs. Each workshop informed the agenda of the next one, as we explored specific solutions and technologies that might have a place in MedComms programmes. [Post-event report here.]

16 September 2015 - MedComms Careers Session, Manchester University This was the fifth time we have run this event in Manchester. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs andPhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Manchester and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

21 August 2015 - What's new in GPP3? Presentation and workshop The updated Good Publication Practice (GPP) guideline, known as GPP3 has now been published and we were delighted to have the opportunity to hear about the details from Liz Wager, Publications Consultant and Co-Author of the new paper. Liz was also co-author of the original guideline in 2003 so was well placed to reflect on the changing landscape in publications management. [Post-event report here.]

12 July 2015 - 5th Annual MedComms Rounders Tournament and Family Fun Day, Alderley Park Another great day's sporting action saw seven teams hotly competing for the trophy with support from large numbers of friends and family. Once again we ensured the little (and not so little) people enjoyed the day with free entertainment including balloon sculptures, face painting, bouncy castles and a BBQ. [Post-event report here.]

1 July 2015 - MedComms Careers Session, London This was the sixth time we have run this event in London. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around London and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

18 June 2015 - Meeting the challenge of commissioning digital projects, Oxford The latest in our Lunch and Learn series of events, the objective being for a small group to meet informally for open discussion around a specialist topic of interest, and along the way to stimulate ideas for larger open events. We're now going to run a series of these workshops focusing on embracing digital solutions with an emphasis on practical case histories to explore how intelligent commissioning and delivery of projects can be cost-effective and successfully meet intended communications needs. The plan is for each workshop to inform the agenda of the next one, as we explore specific solutions and technologies that might have a place in MedComms programmes. [Post-event report here.]

3 June 2015 - An update: Publications in Practice One hundred MedComms Specialists, from across the North West UK and beyond, gathered together for an excellent afternoon's programme, reflecting on topical aspects of the publications business, including; impact of the Sunshine Act, the imminent arrival of the GPP-3 guidelines, plagiarism, fraud and predatory journals and innovations in publication metrics. As usual the meeting not only served as a valuable educational opportunity but also allowed plenty of time for networking with colleagues from across the MedComms business. Many thanks to AstraZeneca for hosting this valuable meeting. [Post-event report here.]

18-19 May 2015 - Careers Insight Workshop, Oxford University - Medical Writing in MedComms This was the eighth time we'd run this 2-day workshop with funding from Oxford University and the support of several leading MedComms agencies. Delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry heard from a superb line up of speakers about the pharmaceutical industry, the role of MedComms agencies and the specifics about working as a medical writer and some of the activities they would expect to undertake. We were able to highlight related writing roles as well as other roles within the agencies such as Account Management. [Post-event report here.]

23 April 2015 - Delivering on the promise of Digital, Oxford The latest in our Lunch and Learn series of events, the objective being for a small group to meet informally for open discussion around a specialist topic of interest, and along the way to stimulate ideas for larger open events. We're now going to run a series of these workshops focusing on embracing digital solutions with an emphasis on practical case histories to explore how intelligent commissioning and delivery of projects can be cost-effective and successfully meet intended communications needs. The plan is for each workshop to inform the agenda of the next one, as we explore specific solutions and technologies that might have a place in MedComms programmes. [Post-event report here.]

15 January 2015 - MedComms Careers Session, Oxford University This was the ninth time we have run what is now established as an annual event in Oxford. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities across the UK, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presents medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

8 December 2014 - Procuring MedComms - an insider's view, Oxford At this event independent consultant David Pilley talked as an insider about what the procurement specialists are aiming to achieve on their side, and specifically how they view MedComms services, and he lead a valuable discussion about how to work effectively with procurement departments from pitch through to delivery. As usual the meeting not only served as a valuable educational opportunity but also allowed plenty of time for networking with colleagues from across the MedComms business. [Post-event report here.]

3 December 2014 - Procuring MedComms - an insider's view, Macclesfield At this event independent consultant David Pilley talked as an insider about what the procurement specialists are aiming to achieve on their side, and specifically how they view MedComms services, and he lead a valuable discussion about how to work effectively with procurement departments from pitch through to delivery. As usual the meeting not only served as a valuable educational opportunity but also allowed plenty of time for networking with colleagues from across the MedComms business. [Post-event report here.]

2 October 2014 - Motion graphics and 3D animation, Oxford This was the first in our new specialist Lunch and Learn series of events, the objective being for a small group to meet informally for open discussion around a specialist topic of interest, and along the way to stimulate ideas for larger open events. There's a lot of focus in MedComms on written words and the scientific and medical rigour and review that underpins them. However, we'd all acknowledge the added versatility and impact that can be gained with the appropriate use of high-end motion graphics. Just how accessible are those techniques and how easily and effectively can they be integrated within MedComms programmes? [Post-event report here.]

13 July 2014 - 4th Annual MedComms Rounders Tournament and Family Fun Day, Alderley Park Another great day's sporting action saw eight teams hotly competing for the trophy with support from large numbers of friends and family. Once again we ensured the little (and not so little) people enjoyed the day with free entertainment including balloon sculptures, face painting, bouncy castles and a BBQ. [Post-event report here.]

1 July 2014 - Medical Writing Careers Session, London This was the fifth time we have run this event in London. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around London and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

19 June 2014 - Sharing healthcare data: how can publication planners help to close the gap?, Alderley Park This was a valuable event for everyone working in this specialist community. Talk of transparency is all very well and good but what are the implications and what about the practicalities of providing patients with trial data? As always there was plenty of opportunity to network with the speakers and panellists and with peers. [Post-event report here.]

19-20 May 2014 - Careers Insight Workshop, Oxford University - Medical Writing in MedComms This was the seventh time we'd run this 2-day workshop with funding from Oxford University and the support of several leading MedComms agencies. Delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry heard from a superb line up of speakers about the pharmaceutical industry, the role of MedComms agencies and the specifics about working as a medical writer and some of the activities they would expect to undertake. We were able to highlight related writing roles as well as other roles within the agencies such as Account Management. [Post-event report here.]

29 April 2014 - Walking the copyright tightrope, Oxford We had a packed room for a valuable afternoon's meeting, combining excellent presentations from specialists together with a lot of lively Q&A and, as always, the opportunity to network with peers. [Post-event report here.]

15 April 2014 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Manchester University This was the fourth time we have run this event in Manchester. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs andPhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Manchester and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

12 February 2014 - Sunshine in practice, now and in the future, Oxford Despite the stormy weather this was a well-attended and insightful afternoon's meeting, combining a number of succinct presentations from specialists with lively Q&A and, as always, the opportunity to network with peers. [Post-event report here.]

16 January 2014 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Oxford University This was the eigth time we have run what is now established as an annual event. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

3 December 2013 - How do we optimise our communication and publication plans for payors?, Macclesfield This was another excellent and insightful afternoon's meeting, combining a number of succinct presentations from specialists with lively Q&A and, as always, the opportunity to network with peers. [Post-event report here.]

14 July 2013 - 3rd Annual MedComms Rounders Tournament and Family Fun Day, Alderley Park The success of last year's tournament had led to much anticipation in the build up to this, the third MedComms Rounders Tournament and Family Fun Day which took place at the AZ leisure club in Cheshire on a very hot and sunny day. It was attended by an enthusiastic crowd of more than 100 players, supporters and children who watched a close fought tournament between seven teams. [Post-event report here.]

10 July 2013 - Medical Writing Careers Session, London This was the fourth time we have run this event in London. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around London and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

20-21 May 2013 - Careers Insight Workshop, Oxford University - Medical Writing in MedComms This was the sixth time we'd run this 2-day workshop with funding from Oxford University and the support of several leading MedComms agencies. Delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry heard from a superb line up of speakers about the pharmaceutical industry, the role of MedComms agencies and the specifics about working as a medical writer and some of the activities they would expect to undertake. We were able to highlight related writing roles as well as other roles within the agencies such as Account Management. [Post-event report here.]

7 May 2013 - Better communication means better patient outcomes: vision or illusion?, Manchester This was our first joint meeting run together with the European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) and took place on the eve of the 36th EMWA Conference. A large audience participated in an excellent and very engaging Q&A session with an expert panel led by Mark Duman, Chair of the Patient Information Forum (PiF). Everyone got a lot out of the event and hopefully we can look forward to more such combined meetings with EMWA in the future when opportunity allows. [Post-event report here.]

24 April 2013 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Manchester University This was the third time we have run this event in Manchester. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Manchester and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

18 April 2013 - Using Technology to Make Meetings Work Better, Oxford This event worked well with a full room and lots of audience participation. There were plenty of practical tips and insights into using technology such as iPads and Apps to increase audience engagement within a meeting room and some good discussion about the fast developing place of hybrid meeting formats to then engage with people outside the room. [Post-event report here.]

17 January 2013 - Evening Networking event, Oxford Once again a large and enthusiastic crowd of MedComms specialists gathered at Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel in Oxford to celebrate the start of another year. It was an excellent opportunity to catch up with old acquaintances and make new contacts. And, as always, the event was entirely free of charge thanks to the generosity of the sponsors. [Post-event report here.]

17 January 2013 - A critical look at the use of social media in MedComms, Oxford This was a lively and insightful discussion led by the team that is Digitally Sick about the challenges faced by MedComms and Pharma when trying to embrace and effectively use social media opportunities to engage with each other, the healthcare professionals, patients and other stakeholders. [Post-event report here.]

10 January 2013 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Oxford University This was the seventh time we have run what is now established as an annual event. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management in MedComms as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

6 December 2012 - Running Meetings for a Pharmaceutical Client in 2013? What you Need to Know and Why, Macclesfield This was another excellent and insightful afternoon's meeting, combining a number of succinct presentations from specialists with lively Q&A and, as always, the opportunity to network with peers. [Post-event report here.]

13 July 2012 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Institute of Education, London This was the third time we have run this event in London. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around London and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. [Post-event report here.]

11 July 2012 - New developments and innovative solutions in medical communications, Macclesfield This was another excellent and insightful afternoon's meeting, combining a number of succinct presentations from specialists with lively Q&A and, as always, the opportunity to network with peers. [Post-event report here.]

2 July 2012 - New developments and innovative solutions in medical communications, Oxford An interesting afternoon hearing about new developments in MedComms and seeing some new technologies in action. [Post-event report here.]

1 July 2012 - 2nd Annual MedComms Rounders Tournament and Family Fun Day, Alderley Park The success of last year's tournament had led to much anticipation in the build up to this, the second MedComms Rounders Tournament and Family Fun Day which took place at the AZ leisure club in Cheshire on a not very warm, not very sunny day. It was attended by an enthusiastic crowd of around 100 players, supporters and children who watched a close fought tournament between six teams. [Post-event report here.]

24-25 May 2012 - Careers Insight Workshop, Oxford University - Medical Writing in MedComms This was the fifth time we'd run this 2-day workshop with funding from Oxford University as well as the support of six leading MedComms agencies. Delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry heard from a superb line up of speakers about the pharmaceutical industry, the role of MedComms agencies and the specifics about working as a medical writer and some of the activities they would expect to undertake. We were able to highlight related writing roles as well as other roles within the agencies such as Account Management. [Post-event report here.]

13 March 2012 - Patient = Customer? Healthcare = FMCG? London An excellent discussion about the importance of involving the patients in the development of healthcare management and treatment strategies. [Post-event report here.]

8 March 2012 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Manchester University This was the second time we have run this event in Manchester. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Manchester and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. [Post-event report here.]

19 January 2012 - European CME in Practice: Update and Case History discussion, Macclesfield A valuable meeting which reviewed regulations and practices around European CME. A case history approach helped the audience understand in detail what is the most appropriate approach that should be taken to gaining accreditation for European educational activities. [Post-event report here.]

12 January 2012 - European CME in Practice: Update and Case History discussion, Oxford A valuable meeting which reviewed regulations and practices around European CME. A case history approach helped the audience understand in detail what is the most appropriate approach that should be taken to gaining accreditation for European educational activities. [Post-event report here.]

9 January 2012 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Oxford University This was the sixth time we have run what is now established as an annual event. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. [Post-event report here.]

6 December 2011 - Recent controversies and questions in medical communications, Alderley Park This was an excellent and insightful afternoon's meeting, combining a number of succinct presentations from specialists with a workshop/Q&A session and, as always, the opportunity to network with peers. The objective was to reflect generally on the hot topics that have been debated during 2011 and to look forward to what might be important next year. [Post-event report here.]

11 October 2011 - Evening briefing, Oxford - A Conversation with Doug Altman This informal Q&A-based discussion, held at the Magdalen Centre, The Oxford Science Park and led by Professor Doug Altman, gave us all an opportunity to explore and reflect on the challenging pathways that neeed to be navigated from data collection to publication and provided an opportunity to muse on how dissemination of scientific data will be best achieved in the future. [Post-event report here.]

21 August 2011 - MedComms rounders tournament and family fun day The first MedComms Rounders Tournament and Family Fun Day took place at the AZ leisure club in Cheshire on a warm, mostly sunny day, and was attended by an enthusiastic crowd of around 100 players, supporters and children. [Post-event report here.]

15 July 2011 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Institute of Education, London Everyone was welcome at this, our second London careers event. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from biomedical sciences departments from Universities all around the country, who met with a number of medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing and account management as attractive career options. [Post-event report here.]

13 July 2011 - Networking Evening at Oxford Once again we had a large and enthusiastic crowd of MedComms specialists gathering at Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel in Oxford for the now traditional Summer evening event in the South. Once again the event was entirely free of charge thanks to the generosity of the sponsors. [Post-event report here.]

13 July 2011 - Can Pharma get Social? meeting, Oxford We had an enthusiastic crowd meet at Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel in Oxford to hear from specialist ecademy digital coach, Karen Winterhalter, talking to us about the need for a changing mindset to deal with Social media. Pharma are widely criticized for not embracing social media, but who can blame them? Confusion abounds as to what the industry can do, and when, and how. [Post-event report here.]

5 July 2011 - Networking Evening at Macclesfield Once again we had a large and enthusiastic crowd of MedComms specialists gathering at The Tytherington Club in Macclesfield for the now traditional Summer evening event in the North. Once again the event was entirely free of charge thanks to the generosity of the sponsors. [Post-event report here.]

5 July 2011 - Can Pharma get Social? meeting, Macclesfield We had an enthusiastic crowd meet at The Tytherington Club in Macclesfield to hear from specialist ecademy digital coach, Karen Winterhalter, talking to us about the need for a changing mindset to deal with Social media. Pharma are widely criticized for not embracing social media, but who can blame them? Confusion abounds as to what the industry can do, and when, and how. [Post-event report here.]

25 May 2011 - Briefing Meeting in London, A Conversation with Ben Goldacre We had a packed house at Hilton London Euston hotel. Ben has been a long-standing, and high profile, critic of some practices of the pharmaceutical industry and is currently working on a new book, due for publication in early 2012, which looks at the industry and its practices. This informal Q&A-based discussion gave us all an opportunity to explore and reflect on how the industry works and how it is perceived. As usual the meeting not only served as a valuable educational opportunity but also allowed plenty of time for networking with colleagues from across the MedComms business. [Post-event report here.]

23-24 May 2011 - Careers Insight Workshop, Oxford University - Medical Writing in MedComms This 2-day workshop was run with funding from Oxford University as well as the support of six leading MedComms agencies. Delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry heard from a superb line up of speakers about the pharmaceutical industry, the role of MedComms agencies and the specifics about working as a medical writer and some of the activities they would expect to undertake. We were able to highlight related writing roles as well as other roles within the agencies such as Account Management. [Post-event report here.]

20 January 2011 - Networking Evening at Oxford Once again we had a large and enthusiastic crowd of MedComms specialists gathering at Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel for the now traditional Winter evening event in the South. Once again the event was entirely free of charge thanks to the generosity of the sponsors. [Post-event report here.]

20 January 2011 - ABPI Briefing Meeting, Oxford We had a packed house at Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel. Timed perfectly to coincide with the launch of the new 2011 ABPI Code of Practice on 1 January 2011, Steven Gray (Founding Director of Compliance Hub) talked us through the new ABPI Code, reflected on the implications for other international Codes, and spent time discussing compliance in the digital environment which is one of his areas of speciality. [Post-event report here.]

13 January 2011 - Networking Evening at Macclesfield Once again we had a large and enthusiastic crowd of MedComms specialists gathering at Sylk Restaurant and Wine Bar for the now traditional Winter evening event in the North. Once again the event was entirely free of charge thanks to the generosity of the sponsors. [Post-event report here.]

13 January 2011 - ABPI Briefing Meeting, Macclesfield We had a packed house at Sylk Restaurant and Wine Bar. Timed perfectly to coincide with the launch of the new 2011 ABPI Code of Practice on 1 January 2011, Steven Gray (Founding Director of Compliance Hub) talked us through the new ABPI Code, reflected on the implications for other international Codes, and spent time discussing compliance in the digital environment which is one of his areas of speciality. [Post-event report here.]

10 January 2011 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Oxford University This was the fifth time we have run what is now established as an annual event. Once again we had an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and DPhil/PhD students and others from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and from other Universities, who met with a number of medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. [Post-event report here.]

15 December 2010 - Meet the Journal Publishers, Oxford A small but enthusiastic group who had braved the weather and travel conditions, and who had been able to avoid sickness, Christmas parties and school nativities, came to hear directly from the publishers about their journals, their unique working practices and their plans for the coming year. There were plenty of samples, lots of expertise and plenty of lively discussion in the room on the day. A larger audience were able to participate in the panel session by tuning in from around the world via UStream. [Post-event report here.]

15 July 2010 - Networking Evening at The Living Room, Oxford Once again we had a large and enthusiastic crowd of MedComms specialists gathering for the now traditional Summer evening event in the South. [Post-event report here.]

8 July 2010 - Networking Evening at Sylk's, Macclesfield Once again we had a large and enthusiastic crowd of MedComms specialists gathering for the now traditional Summer evening event in the North. [Post-event report here.]

8 July 2010 - Lunchtime briefing, Alderley Park - Innovation in Publication Planning This session was led by the global publications management team at AstraZeneca and comprised discussion around a number of real-life case histories, the objective being to encourage creative thinking and problem solving in the publications arena. [Post-event report here.]

5 July 2010 - Medical Writing Careers Session, Imperial College, London Our first careers event to be held in London and a great success again. An enthusiastic audience of post-docs and final year DPhil students from the biomedical sciences departments within and around London and other Universities met with a number medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. [Post-event report here.]

24-25 May 2010 - Careers Insight Workshop, Oxford University - Medical Writing in MedComms This 2-day workshop was run with funding from Oxford University as well as the support of six leading MedComms agencies. Delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry heard from a superb line up of speakers about the pharmaceutical industry, the role of MedComms agencies and the specifics about working as a medical writer and some of the activities they would expect to undertake. We were able to highlight related writing roles as well as other roles within the agencies such as Account Management. [Post-event report here.]

10 February 2010 - Evening briefing, Oxford - Crystal ball gazing: the future of medical publishing Publish and filter, not filter and publish was one of the key messages from Richard Smith as he argued his case for why medical publishing was indeed broken and needed fixing, and sketched out some scenarios for the future. A fascinating and stimulating evening which was well appreciated by the audience. [Post-event report here.]

21 January 2010 - Networking Evening at the Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel An enthusiastic crowd gathered in Oxford from as far afield as Glasgow, London, Kent and Cambridge to celebrate the start of another new year with friends and colleagues from across the MedComms business. [Post-event report here.]

14 January 2010 - Networking Evening at the Amber Lounge, Knutsford Despite the ongoing appalling weather conditions, an enthusiastic crowd from around South Manchester and Chester and well beyond gathered in Knutsford for a lively evening with champagne and more. [Post-event report here.]

11 January 2010 - Medical Writing Careers Session for Oxford University Post-Docs The event was a great success again - an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and final year DPhil students from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and other Universities met with a number medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. [Post-event report here.]

8 December 2009 - Evening briefing, Oxford - The changing face of cancer communications This event was led by Professor Gordon McVie, Managing Editor of ecancermedicalscience, the open access cancer journal founded by the European Institute of Oncology in Milan. Gordon told us the eCancer story (now Europe’s leading oncology channel/community), talked about the role of open access publishing and about EU initiatives on the future of cancer communications and more. [Post-event report here.]

19 November 2009 - Evening briefing, London - Introducing Revalidation for all Practising Doctors in the UK Dr Ian Starke, Director of CPD, Royal Colleges of Physicians led a discussion about the introduction of revalidation for all practising doctors in the UK, and the implications for CPD provision. The formal introduction of revalidation started this week so the meeting was very timely. [Post-event report here.]

1 October 2009 - Lunchtime briefing, London - The ins and outs of copyright licences. A well-attended meeting discussed just what you can do and what you can't do under the terms of the licences from the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA). [Post-event report here.]

16 July 2009 - Networking Evening at the Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel A not-so-sunny evening spent inside, looking out at the lawns at the Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel. Still great fun, with great BBQ food and background music provided by a trio of jazz musicians. [Post-event report here.]

2 July 2009 - Networking Evening at The Belle Epoque Brasserie, Knutsford A lovely, sunny evening spent on the Roof Garden. This event was sponsored by Brandcast Media, Carrot Pharma Recruitment, Oxfordshire Print and Zenopa. [Post-event report here.]

19 May 2009 - Lunchtime briefing, Wilmslow - GPP2: New Good Publication Practice. A decade after the publication of the original guidelines, GPP2 has been developed by a steering committee of International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) members. The development was coordinated by Chris Graf who joined us to explain the background, purpose and future plans for this new initiative. [Post-event report here.]

14 May 2009 - Evening briefing, Oxford - GPP2: New Good Publication Practice. A decade after the publication of the original guidelines, GPP2 has been developed by a steering committee of International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) members. The development was coordinated by Chris Graf who joined us to explain the background, purpose and future plans for this new initiative. [Post-event report here.]

11-12 May 2009 - Careers Insight Workshop, Oxford University - Medical Writing in MedComms This 2-day workshop was run with funding from Oxford University as well as the support of six leading MedComms agencies. Delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry heard from a superb line up of speakers about the pharmaceutical industry, the role of MedComms agencies and the specifics about working as a medical writer and some of the activities they would expect to undertake. We were able to highlight related writing roles as well as other roles within the agencies such as Account Management. [Post-event report here.]

30 April 2009 - Lunchtime briefing, London - A new era of engagement in relationships between the pharmaceutical industry and the medical community. Emma D'Arcy, Leader of Strategic Insights at myPHID led a timely discussion about the new era of engagement in relationships between the pharmaceutical industry and the medical community and Neil Jones, Director of Branded Solutions at Medical Marketing Research International (MMRI) provided an excellent overview of the role of his product, COMM-NET as an incisive aid to KOL mapping and publication planning. [Post-event report here.]

22 January 2009 - Networking Evening at the Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Sandford, Oxford A large and splendid gathering from across medical education, medical communications and medical publishing from as far afield as Glasgow and London and Kent as well as a strong local contingent. [Post-event report here.]

15 January 2009 - Networking Evening at the Amber Lounge, Knutsford An enthusiastic crowd from around South Manchester and Chester and well beyond gathered in Knutsford for a lively evening which included champagne and a chocolate fountain! [Post-event report here.]

12 January 2009 - Medical Writing Careers Session for Oxford University Post-Docs The event was a great success again - an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and final year DPhil students from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford and other Universities met with a number medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. [Post-event report here.]

26 November 2008 - Evening briefing, Oxford - Procurement of MedComms services: Facing up to the Challenges. This was a very illuminating and, dare I say, thought-provoking meeting for many of us. Like it or not change is coming very fast. Whilst that will bring with it a lot of form filling and maybe some pain for many people, the emphasis of the presentations from both speakers was on how everyone should be aiming for a win:win partnership. It is not simply about cutting costs, but it is about optimizing value and working together more efficiently. [Post-event report here.]

5 November 2008 - Evening briefing, West London - CME - what's happening out there? Lawrence Sherman led an excellent discussion about CME. [Post-event report here.]

24 September 2008 - Lunchtime briefing, Wilmslow - The 2008 ABPI Code of Practice – what is the impact for Med Ed? Steven Gray provided us with an excellent and in-depth review of the new ABPI Code of Practice 2008. [Post-event report here.]

24 July 2008 - Networking Evening at the The Bodleian Library, Oxford The sun came out for a very civilised affair in Oxford at The Bodleian Library where a large crowd from across medical education, medical communications and medical publishing enjoyed a drink and a lite bite in the Divinity School and Quadrangle. [Post-event report here.]

3 July 2008 - Networking Evening at The Belle Epoque Brasserie, Knutsford This was our second evening event to be held "up north" and about 50 individuals from across the spectrum of medical education, communications and publishing gathered at The Belle Epoque Brasserie in Knutsford for a very enjoyable evening. [Post-event report here.]

1 July 2008 - Medical Writing Careers Session for Oxford University Post-Docs The event was a great success again - an enthusiastic audience of post-docs and final year DPhil students from the biomedical sciences departments within and around Oxford Universty met with a number medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. [Post-event report here.]

10 June 2008 - One Day Workshop, London - Successful Publication Planning – Strategy, Ethics and Rules of Engagement. Liz Wager, Publications Consultant and Rosie Stather, Editorial Director at Adis Journals led a very successful full day workshop which explored all aspects of publication planning and publication strategy and also provided a large audience from across Medical Communications, Medical Education and Medical Publishing with a unique opportunity to network with their peers. [Post-event report here.]

5 June 2008 - Evening briefing, Oxford - The New ABPI Code of Practice Steven Gray provided us with an excellent and in-depth review of the new ABPI Code of Practice 2008. Details of the new Code have only just now been published so this was a timely meeting for us all. [Post-event report here.]

17-18 April 2008 - Careers Insight Workshop, Oxford University - Medical Writing in MedComms This 2-day workshop was intended as a pilot exercise and the immediate feedback has been excellent. The intention is to stay in touch with all delegates and track what happens - whether any get jobs and if so where and in what roles and how they get on. [Post-event report here.]

19 March 2008 - Evening briefing, Uxbridge - The Changing Face of CME in Europe: where are we now? An enthusiastic group gathered for the third and final of our highly informative presentations from Eugene Pozniak looking at the complexities of developing effective CME activity in Europe. [Post-event report here.]

5 March 2008 - Evening briefing, Oxford - The Changing Face of CME in Europe: where are we now? An enthusiastic group gathered for the second of our highly informative presentations from Eugene Pozniak looking at the complexities of developing effective CME activity in Europe. [Post-event report here.]

20 February 2008 - Lunchtime briefing, Wilmslow - The Changing Face of CME in Europe: where are we now? An enthusiastic group gathered for a highly informative presentation from Eugene Pozniak looking at the complexities of developing effective CME activity in Europe. [Post-event report here.]

31 January 2008 - Networking Evening at the Oxford Town Hall Once again we attracted more than 100 participants from across the MedComms spectrum and that despite bad weather (again!), severe road works outside and even worse traffic jams on the A34 leading to Oxford. [Post-event report here.]

17 January 2008 - Networking Evening at the Amber Lounge, Knutsford Our first evening event "up north" attracted an enthusiastic crowd from across the spectrum of different agencies and publishers around South Manchester and Chester. [Post-event report here.]

18 December 2007 - Medical Writing Careers Session for Manchester University Post-Docs The event was a great success - about 60 post-docs and final year PhD students from the biomedical and life sciences departments of Manchester University and others from the North West Hub of the UK GRAD programme met with some 25 medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. We hope to repeat the event at other locations in the near future. [Post-event report here.]

21 November 2007 - Lunchtime briefing, Wilmslow - EFPIA Code 2007 Nearly 50 of us gathered for a highly informative presentation from Joan Barnard looking at the new EFPIA Code and for a wide ranging Q&A about working with the various national and international codes. [Post-event report here.]

13 November 2007 - Evening briefing, Oxford - EFPIA Code 2007 More than 50 of us gathered for a highly informative presentation from Joan Barnard looking at the new EFPIA Code and for a wide ranging Q&A about working with the various national and international codes. [Post-event report here.]

26 July 2007 - Networking Evening at the Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel in Sandford on the outskirts of Oxford The appalling weather over the previous few days completely failed to dampen spirits for more than 100 of us at the summer BBQ. [Post-event report here.]

11 July 2007 - Medical Writing Careers Session for Oxford University Post-Docs The event was a great success - some 70 post-docs and final year DPhil students from the biomedical sciences departments within Oxford Universty met with some 25 medical writing and communications professionals for a highly engaging session which presented medical writing as an attractive career option. We hope to repeat the event at other locations in the near future. [Post-event report here.]

4 July 2007 - Lunchtime briefing, Wilmslow - Ghosts in the machine? About 80 of us gathered for our first meeting in Cheshire and Liz Wager (Sideview) led a presentation and discussion entitled "Ghosts in the Machine?" [Post-event report here.]

28 June 2007 - Lunchtime briefing, Oxford Dr Kamran Abbasi (CEO Onmedica, RSM Journal Editor and cricketing expert and blogger, ex-BMJ and ex-Dr Fosters) led a session looking at how Docs and other HCPs are working online and how the communications and publishing mix is changing. [Post-event report here.]

31 May 2007 - Pub-meet at The Trout at Wolvercote, Oxford No admin, no registration, just an informal gathering on the night for those of us who felt so inclined. The Trout has long been a favourite of Morse and many other Oxford residents and has recently undergone a major refurbishment to mixed reviews, which were likewise reflected amongst our own group. It certainly looks smart, though, and you can't beat the location.

26 April 2007 - Networking Evening at the QI Building, Oxford. (Almost) 100 of us gathered for the second time at the QI Club in central Oxford... [Post-event report here.]

29 March 2007 - Lunchtime briefing, Oxford - Ghosts in the machine? More than 50 of us gathered at the Elsevier offices in Kidlington... [Post-event report here.]

22 February 2007 - Pub-meet at the Fishes, North Hinksey Village Nr Botley, Oxford. No admin, no registration, just an informal gathering on the night for those of us who felt so inclined. A small but enthusiastic group of us relaxed after work in one of Oxford's better pubs - coming from as far afield as London and Henley for the occasion - and several of us stayed on for an excellent meal. No photos this time!

25 January 2007 - Networking Evening at the the QI Building, Oxford. More than 100 of us gathered at the QI Club in central Oxford... [Post-event report here.]

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