MedComms Networking is a not-for-profit initiative building on the work of Peter Llewellyn which seeks to unite individuals and organisations involved in delivering health information. We will do this by listening and by delivering a weekly newsletter and regular online and in-person events. Our group welcomes writers, scientists, editors, educators, project managers, filmmakers, medical journalists, healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, and patient advocates from around the world to join us. The aim is to inform, educate and advance our profession and, ultimately, support patient care.
IN-PERSON CAREERS EVENT - 21 MARCH 2024 - MANCHESTER
FirstMedCommsJob: Introduction to MedComms
Once again we had a large enthusiastic audience to meet with representatives from leading medical communications employers that serve the global pharmaceutical industry. It was a highly engaging session that demonstrated how MedComms offers attractive career options. We provided insights into the working lives of medical writers, editors, account managers and others across the specialist business. It was a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with MedComms specialists and to ask questions.
These agencies are looking for individuals with:
a genuine enthusiasm for science and its application to the world of medicine
the ability to work independently within a small-team environment.
MedComms can literally take you all over the world and provides attractive long-term career pathways.
Date: Thursday 21 March 2024
Venue: The University of Manchester, Zochonis Building, Manchester M13 9NT [Directions here]
Timetable:
13.00 Registration
13.30 Welcome and Introduction by Peter Llewellyn, NetworkPharma
You'll find lots of useful free information about working in and around MedComms over at FirstMedCommsJob.com but below are several useful background videos from Eleanor Steele who will be speaking at this event.
What do I do if I fail a medical writing test?
This recording was made on 23 October 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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How can I find my first MedComms job?
This recording was made on 18 September 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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What do MedComms agencies want?
This recording was made on 04 September 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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How can I get my first MedComms job?
This recording was made on 26 June 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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What is the medical writing career pathway?
This recording was made on 19 June 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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What are MedComms agencies actually like?
This recording was made on 05 June 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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How do Medical Writers actually work?
This recording was made on 29 May 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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What do MedComms agencies actually do?
This recording was made on 22 May 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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Should I become a Medical Editor?
This recording was made on 01 May 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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Should I go into MedComms Client Services?
This recording was made on 24 April 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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Should I become a Medical Writer?
This recording was made on 17 April 2023 by Eleanor Steele.
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WHAT ELSE:
Are you interested in a career in medical communications?
