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About Me

Sydney, Australia
I am a Medical Writer and Patient Education Specialist and a proud member of the Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA). With a solid academic foundation in Medical Science and Pathology, I specialise in bridging the gap between complex clinical data and patient understanding. My mission is to translate intricate scientific research into accurate, clear, and trauma-informed content that improves health literacy and empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being.

My expertise spans a broad range of therapeutic areas, including women's health (menopause, perimenopause, and Endometriosis), chronic diseases (autoimmune conditions, epilepsy, and diabetes), and preventive health. I leverage a modern, tech-forward workflow, incorporating advanced AI synthesis tools such as Elicit and NotebookLM to accelerate literature reviews and ensure every project is grounded in rigorous, evidence-based research.

By streamlining the research phase, I focus on crafting empathetic narratives using plain-language techniques and person-first communication. I am committed to a "people-first" approach, ensuring that health information meets patients and caregivers where they are, with clarity, respect, and a genuine focus on supporting better patient outcomes.

Location:

Sydney, Australia

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Medical Science
Western Sydney University, NSW
(2022).
- Diploma of Laboratory Technology
(Pathology Testing) – TAFE, Sydney,
NSW (2013).

Experience:

Freelance Medical Writer & Patient Education Specialist
Self-Employed | January 2026 – Present

* Develops evidence-based patient education materials, including articles, brochures, and fact sheets, with a focus on women’s health (menopause, endometriosis), chronic diseases (epilepsy, autoimmune conditions), and preventive care.
* Translates complex clinical data and medical jargon into plain-language content tailored to a 6th-grade reading level or lower to improve health literacy and patient outcomes.
* Employs trauma-informed communication frameworks and person-first language to create empathetic narratives that support patient autonomy and reduce anxiety.
* Utilises a tech-forward, AI-enabled workflow, incorporating tools such as Elicit and NotebookLM to accelerate literature reviews and synthesise multi-source clinical data while ensuring scientific rigour.
* Creates high-impact visual health resources and infographics using Canva to enhance information recall and accessibility for diverse and low-literacy audiences.
* Manages meticulous reference tracking and evidence synthesis using PubMed and Zotero to guarantee that all patient resources are medically accurate and grounded in primary literature.
* Curated an extensive professional portfolio demonstrating mastery of health literacy standards across high-impact therapeutic areas like autoimmune diseases and endometriosis.
Portfolio: https://zeinabmedwriter.com/

Writer Categories:

Consumer Education.  Patient Information.  Writer.  Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).  Proofreading.  Blogs. 

Specialty Topics:

Chronic Health Conditions.  Diabetes.  Immunology.  Osteoporosis.  Public Health.  Women's Health.  Medical Editing.  Haematology.  Health Science.  Medical Science.  Biomedical Science. 

Contact Details:

 zmerheb57@gmail.com

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AMWA Early Career Award - Entries Now Open!

Entries are now open for this year's AMWA Early Career Award! The award is open to AMWA members with fewer than two years' of medical writing experience.

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