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American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
Writing and Editing
Gaithersburg, Maryland 27,632 followers
AMWA is the leading professional organization for communicators of medical information.
About us
Welcome to the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) LinkedIn Company page. Follow us and stay informed about what's going on at AMWA! For more information on the benefits of joining AMWA, please visit amwa.org. The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), founded in 1940, is the leading professional organization for medical communicators. The more than 4,000 members from around the world include a variety of medical and professional communicators. AMWA's mission is to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources in support of that goal. The association offers educational opportunities for new and experienced medical communicators. AMWA enhances the professionalism of freelance medical writers and editors and of those employed by a hospital, medical school, clinic, health sciences center, foundation, or nonprofit association, or by a pharmaceutical, medical communication, or biotechnology company. For more information about AMWA's benefits and services, visit our website at amwa.org.
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http://www.amwa.org
External link for American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1940
- Specialties
- education, workshops, networking, medical communication, annual conference, chapters, professional development, medical editing, certification, online learning, ethics, and medical writing
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Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878, US
Employees at American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
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Deb Whippen
Editor
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Brian Bass, MWC
President, Bass Global, Inc.; Author, The Accidental Medical Writer; Past President, The American Medical Writers Association
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Shari Rager, MS, CAE
Association and Nonprofit Executive
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Amy E. Sanders MD, MS, MPHIL, FAAN
Dementia neurologist, Medical writer/editor, Quality and Patient Safety, and word nerd.
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💡Explore twelve practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) medical communicators can leverage. Register for our upcoming #webinar with Sophie Ash, BSc (Hons), DipION! ➡️https://hubs.ly/Q03BQB2d0 #medicalwriter #medcomms #medicalwriting
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Register for the 2025 Medical Writing & Communication Conference here: https://lnkd.in/enejkdiR #AMWA2025 #medicalwriter
Are you attending the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) 2025 Medical Writing and Communication Conference in Phoenix, AZ? This marks my 10th year presenting at this conference, and these are the sessions I'll be leading at this event: 👩🏫 Workshop - Proofreading: Strategy for Document Quality Control, November 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MST I'll discuss proofreading techniques and best practices for multiple areas of medical communication. Practical exercises will be part of the workshop! 🗣️ Roundtable - Reigniting Creativity: How Writing for Pleasure Can Help Medical Writers, November 7 @ 7:45 am - 8:45 am MST I'll explore how personal writing practices can foster new perspectives, spark excitement about a topic, and help medical writers convey complex concepts to broader audiences. Both sessions will be highly interactive. Looking forward to another conference filled with learning, catching up with old friends, and meeting new people! Registration details in the comments ⬇️ #AMWA #AMWA2025 #proofreading #medicalcommunication #medicalwriting #medicalwritingconference
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You belong in the AMWA community. 👥 More than 4,000 AMWA members are reaping the benefits of membership: AMWA Journal, Compensation Report, Medical Communication News, complimentary educational activities, career tools and professional resources, and a myriad of networking and growth opportunities. 🚀 #MedicalWriter #Freelance #MedComm
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Calling All CME Writers (Again) Have you taken this survey yet? Everyone who completes all 10 questions receives a summary of the results. This year we focus on how medical writers are using artificial intelligence to develop needs assessments. We have 40 responses so far; the survey closes Friday, August 22. This is your chance to quickly come up to speed on best practices in this highly specialized corner of medical writing. Special thanks to American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) for helping us spread the word! Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/edNMXMxr
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If you were around when I presented a webinar for American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) about social media in 2021 (or watched the recording since) ... A LOT has changed! Join me for an updated presentation with a special focus on practical tips and tricks to help #evidencebased health information reach your audience. #HealthCommunication #MedicalWriting #MedicalCommunication #SocialMedia #HCSM
Upcoming #webinar with Abbie (Roth) Miller, MWC: Navigating Medical and Health Communication on Social Media Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03zQzWg0 Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET $20 AMWA Member | $55 Nonmember #medicalwriting #medicalwriter #healthcomm #AMWA
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Register now for the 2025 Medical Writing & Communication Conference: https://hubs.ly/Q03B9KnL0 Learn from the experts and connect with fellow medical writers and editors at the premier professional development event for medical communicators. 📆 November 5-8, 2025 🏜️ Phoenix, AZ ▶️ Summer rates end August 31! #medicalwriting #AMWA #medicalediting #AMWA2025 #medicalwriter #medcomm #conference
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Do you have a winning resume?📝 Are you excited to submit it when you see an open medical communication job? Sprucing up your resume is a great way to set yourself apart from the crowd. Here are a few tips for strengthening your medical writer resume: 1. Create a resume for each target audience or job type. 2. Organize your resume under headers such as Skills Summary, Professional Experience, Education, and Professional Activities. 3. Put your best foot forward. Immediately after your name, put your best asset. If you're a new medical writer, it might be your Skills Summary. If you are experienced, it might be your last or most impressive job title. Get more tips for strengthening your resume in the full blog post. #MedicalWriter #FreelanceLife #Medcomm #Pharma
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