About this episode

This episode provides guidance on starting a freelance career in continuing medical education writing.

Curious about continuing medical education (CME) writing but not sure how to begin? In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn your medical, academic, or scientific experience into a meaningful, flexible writing career. Discover the five milestones that help you break into CME writing, the key skills every CME writer needs, and real-world insights from the field. 🎧 Tune in now to gain clarity, confidence, and your next steps toward becoming a successful CME writer. Links WriteCME Pro – Join the CPD-certified professional development program for medical writers specializing in CME. Chart Your CME Writing Path – Map your skills and identify opportunities in CME writing. Episodes 112 & 115 of Write Medicine – Learn how to streamline literature reviews and strengthen your research workflow. American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) – Explore professional development resources for medical communicators. CME Writer Bootcamp : How to Break into CME/CE Writing with no Network and No Expertise Write Medicine Mentor – Get behind-the-scenes insights and templates to deepen your CME writing practice. How to Create Portfolio Samples for CME Writing Mentioned in this episode: Write…

People in this episode

Host: Alexandra Howson PhD

Topics covered

• CME writing
• freelance medical writing
• career development
• medical education
• writing skills

Keywords

• CME writing
• freelance writing
• medical education
• career milestones
• writing skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)

Products: WriteCME Pro, Write Medicine Mentor, CME Writer Bootcamp

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