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I am a medical writer with 20+ years of global experience working in both Industry and Academic settings. I have worked within and for healthcare communication agencies and clients in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. My area of expertise is in Continuing Medical Education (CME), however, I am also adept at promotional writing. My past roles as both an Account Director and a Scientific Director for medical education agencies has provided me a unique strategic view for my clients. As a result, I am able to offer strategic and business development consulting as well as meeting facilitation services.
I am a writer and editor with a particular interest in translating complex health and medical information into plain English.
After several years in health policy development and health services management in the UK, I shifted both country and mindset to work for health and disability not-for-profit groups in Australia. These included large peak bodies and small grassroots organisations.
Now, through my freelance business, Healthy Words, I write grant proposals, submissions to government or professional inquiries, media releases, opinion pieces, web content, and consumer health information on behalf of a growing body of clients. One described my work as ‘the best investment our organisation has made in years’.
After several years in health policy development and health services management in the UK, I shifted both country and mindset to work for health and disability not-for-profit groups in Australia. These included large peak bodies and small grassroots organisations.
Now, through my freelance business, Healthy Words, I write grant proposals, submissions to government or professional inquiries, media releases, opinion pieces, web content, and consumer health information on behalf of a growing body of clients. One described my work as ‘the best investment our organisation has made in years’.
Skills include – script writing, documentary & television production, corporate communications,
public relations, media kits, web pages, magazine feature writer, public health campaigns,
journals, reportage, research projects, screen based education, communication ethics, strategic planning, database interrogation.
public relations, media kits, web pages, magazine feature writer, public health campaigns,
journals, reportage, research projects, screen based education, communication ethics, strategic planning, database interrogation.
* Speak about evidence-based health (especially genetics) to diverse audiences. * Write books and articles for general audiences. * Train PhD students (and others) to communicate research concepts to diverse audiences. * Experienced researcher – I can assist with the writing of scientific papers and related documents. * Develop powerful and effective powerpoint slides.
I am a PhD-trained epidemiologist with over 12 years’ experience researching women’s cancers. I am passionate about clarity and accuracy in medical writing, and ethics in science. I have taught courses in genetic epidemiology and clinical trials, and authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications, many in high-impact journals. I have written medical media releases to communicate study results concisely and with impact. I edit manuscripts and grants for leading academic institutions, and write blogs on health and research methodology topics that aim to ‘unfog’ the science. Visit my website to see my latest post, or contact me today at sharon@sugarapple.net.au
I’m an experienced medical writer who understands the industry.
I write for health professionals and consumers, and specialise working with medical communications agencies, pharma and medical education providers.
I’m familiar with Medicines Australia’s Code of Conduct, Good Publication Practice guidelines and the role of the professional medical writer.
I’m a medical writer by title, but see myself as a problem solver. I can also edit, proof, revise outdated content, check evidence, develop a template, or help you come up with a new concept.
I write for health professionals and consumers, and specialise working with medical communications agencies, pharma and medical education providers.
I’m familiar with Medicines Australia’s Code of Conduct, Good Publication Practice guidelines and the role of the professional medical writer.
I’m a medical writer by title, but see myself as a problem solver. I can also edit, proof, revise outdated content, check evidence, develop a template, or help you come up with a new concept.
Freelance medical writer for 25 years – around 1500 published articles, books and chapters in 50 journals, medical guidelines, magazines, newspapers, websites.
Medical editor – currently: Murtagh’s General Practice, Diabetes Management Journal, Murtagh’s Practice Tips
Past President of AMWA for 5 years.
Regular speaker, presenter, podcaster, RACGP representative, GP educator.
Independent, evidence-based medicine; I do not accept jobs with any potential pharmaceutical financial conflicts of interest.
Currently working as a GP on Tiwi Islands, NT. Formerly a GP in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Medical editor – currently: Murtagh’s General Practice, Diabetes Management Journal, Murtagh’s Practice Tips
Past President of AMWA for 5 years.
Regular speaker, presenter, podcaster, RACGP representative, GP educator.
Independent, evidence-based medicine; I do not accept jobs with any potential pharmaceutical financial conflicts of interest.
Currently working as a GP on Tiwi Islands, NT. Formerly a GP in Brisbane and Melbourne.
I am a freelance health writer providing evidence based health related communications to health professionals, health related entrepreneurs and consumers of health related content.
I am a highly experienced registered health practitioner (clinical advisor) with contemporary post- graduate health qualifications.
I specialise in the researching and writing of health articles, online content creation for blogs, health copywriting & health related informational products.
I provide high quality written material, created in the tone that suits your audience.
I am a highly experienced registered health practitioner (clinical advisor) with contemporary post- graduate health qualifications.
I specialise in the researching and writing of health articles, online content creation for blogs, health copywriting & health related informational products.
I provide high quality written material, created in the tone that suits your audience.
Based in Sydney, Australia, I assist biotech & pharmaceutical companies, medical professionals and academics with a wide range of medical writing and editing projects. Read more about the services I offer on my website mediwrite.com.au.
I specialise in projects that help translate medical research into clinical practice. I have experience in managing large international academic committees and preparation of clinical guidelines and position statements.
I specialise in projects that help translate medical research into clinical practice. I have experience in managing large international academic committees and preparation of clinical guidelines and position statements.
Experienced medical copywriter, medical editor, grant writer & health communicator.