MedicalWritersSpeak's podcast
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsEmma Hitt Nichols talks to freelance medical writers about their work
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2-006 All About P Values and What’s in That AMA Manual Anyway?
February 08, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBAmerican Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style P value pointers and overview of the AMA Manual of Style contents. In this episode, I briefly describe what P values are; it’s a deep topic better left to statistical experts, but still, as medical writers, it’s important that we have a basic understanding. We also need to know how to format P values in the documents we write. I'll also, in this episode, give an overview of the contents of the manual, talking about how the different sectio...
2-005 Making Money With PowerPoint
February 01, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBToday I'm talking about PowerPoint. Some clients request this skill, either creating PowerPoint slide decks from scratch or reorganizing and reworking a previously created slide deck to make it more visually appealing. Creating engaging scientific and medical PowerPoint presentations is a skill in addition to writing that can benefit medical writers and their clients, and it's quite lucrative! Definitely worth adding to your toolbox. Find out more and how to learn the skills you might need...
2-005 Making Money With PowerPoint
February 01, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBToday I'm talking about PowerPoint. Some clients request this skill, either creating PowerPoint slide decks from scratch or reorganizing and reworking a previously created slide deck to make it more visually appealing. Creating engaging scientific and medical PowerPoint presentations is a skill in addition to writing that can benefit medical writers and their clients, and it's quite lucrative! Definitely worth adding to your toolbox. Find out more and how to learn the skills you might need...
2-004 Healthcare Businesswomen's Association and Gender Parity in the Healthcare Industry
January 25, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode I talk to HBA president & CEO Laurie Cooke. we talk about gender parity issues in the health care industry as well as what we can all do to improve the working environment for all participants. Laurie also describes the mission of the HBA and how medical writers specifically can benefit from the organization. Please visit https://www.hbanet.org/ for more information. Please visit 6weekcourse.com for more information on medical writing. Please visit nascentmc.com for assis...
2-003 Getting Started and Newbie Medical Writing Mistakes Dr. Jessica Martin
January 18, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, I interview freelance medical writing Jessica Martin, PhD martinmedicalwriting.com. Dr Jessica Martin earned her PhD from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her research background is in human infectious diseases and cancer-causing viruses, including HIV-1 and related retroviruses. During her time in an academic setting, Dr Martin successfully published multiple first-authored research and review papers. Using her scientific and writing skills, Dr Marti...
2-002 AMA Manual of Style: Searching and Formatting Tables and Figures
January 11, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week, Dr. Emma Hitt Nichols discusses searching strategies, in particular 4 different approaches to get the results you want from the AMA Manual of Style. She also discusses formatting tables and figures according to the manual. To see the written blog versions of these recordings, please go to nascentmc.com/blog. Please subscribe, rate and review if you like this podcast. Thank you!
2-001 Relaunching Podcast!
January 04, 2019 14:30 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBDr. Emma Hitt Nichols talks about the format of the new Medical Writers Speak podcast.
Understanding the Healthcare Value Dossier
January 19, 2017 17:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBUnderstanding the healthcare value dossier. How to accelerate revenues and expand markets. Virtual or corporate onsite training for MSLs, MA professionals and Medical Writers. Nascent Medical LLC to offer a Six-week Course on Health Economics and the Health Outcome Liaisons on April 20th. The course will be led by Jennifer Williams PhD, JD, MBA, RN, MS a veteran leader in the field of Medical Science Liaison and Market Access. Corporate onsite training available. more info at http://na...
1-Understanding the Healthcare Value Dossier
January 19, 2017 17:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBUnderstanding the healthcare value dossier. How to accelerate revenues and expand markets. Virtual or corporate onsite training for MSLs, MA professionals and Medical Writers. Nascent Medical LLC to offer a Six-week Course on Health Economics and the Health Outcome Liaisons on April 20th. The course will be led by Jennifer Williams PhD, JD, MBA, RN, MS a veteran leader in the field of Medical Science Liaison and Market Access. Corporate onsite training available. more info at http://na...
1-How to Cover an Ad Board With Dr. Ginny Vachon
October 06, 2016 14:32 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBEmma talks about the ins and outs of covering an ad board with Ginny Vachon, PhD
How to Cover an Ad Board With Dr. Ginny Vachon
October 06, 2016 14:32 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBEmma talks about the ins and outs of covering an ad board with Ginny Vachon, PhD
1-Delegating strategies to get some time back in your life
June 10, 2016 12:24 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBFeeling overwhelmed with your ever expanding workload? Get your life back by learning how to delegate effectively! In the third of a 3-part series on productivity, Emma talks about delegating, the key to being uberproductive and having enough free time!
Delegating strategies to get some time back in your life
June 10, 2016 12:24 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBFeeling overwhelmed with your ever expanding workload? Get your life back by learning how to delegate effectively! In the third of a 3-part series on productivity, Emma talks about delegating, the key to being uberproductive and having enough free time!
Five Medical Writer Productivity Hacks
May 27, 2016 13:21 - 25 minutes - 35 MBIn the second of a 3-part series, Dr. Emma Nichols talks about MEDICAL-WRITER-specific productivity hacks. In the first episode, she described productivity hacks that EVERYONE can use, and in third episode, she will talk about the art of delegating.
1-Five Medical Writer Productivity Hacks
May 27, 2016 13:21 - 25 minutes - 35 MBIn the second of a 3-part series, Dr. Emma Nichols talks about MEDICAL-WRITER-specific productivity hacks. In the first episode, she described productivity hacks that EVERYONE can use, and in third episode, she will talk about the art of delegating.
Five Productivity Hacks Everyone Can Use
May 17, 2016 10:29 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIn the first of a 3-part series, Dr. Emma Nichols talks about general productivity hacks for writers. These are 5 things that we can all do to increase our productivity. In the next two episodes, she will talk about medical writing specific hacks and then in the third episode, the art of delegating.
1-Five Productivity Hacks Everyone Can Use
May 17, 2016 10:29 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIn the first of a 3-part series, Dr. Emma Nichols talks about general productivity hacks for writers. These are 5 things that we can all do to increase our productivity. In the next two episodes, she will talk about medical writing specific hacks and then in the third episode, the art of delegating.
The Pharmapreneur Academy--Flexible Careers with Blair Thielemier, PharmD
May 10, 2016 13:16 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBToday, I am talking to Blair Thielemier PharmD who founded the Pharmapreneur Academy, which is a course hosted on her website, BT Pharmacy Consulting (http://www.btpharmacyconsulting.com/). This will be a very interesting podcast for any clinician (not just pharmacists) wanting to learn more about Medication Therapy Management (MTM). MTM is medical care and counseling that aims is to optimize drug therapy and improve therapeutic outcomes for patients. According to Dr. Thielemier, any clinici...
1-The Pharmapreneur Academy--Flexible Careers with Blair Thielemier, PharmD
May 10, 2016 13:16 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBToday, I am talking to Blair Thielemier PharmD who founded the Pharmapreneur Academy, which is a course hosted on her website, BT Pharmacy Consulting (http://www.btpharmacyconsulting.com/). This will be a very interesting podcast for any clinician (not just pharmacists) wanting to learn more about Medication Therapy Management (MTM). MTM is medical care and counseling that aims is to optimize drug therapy and improve therapeutic outcomes for patients. According to Dr. Thielemier, any clinici...
Kristine Scruggs, MD, talks about her new book, a medical thriller
April 26, 2016 11:50 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this interview, I talk to Kristine Scruggs, M.D. Dr. Scruggs is a medical doctor practicing in North Carolina and who wants to transition into medical writing. She is also completing a book, a medical thriller, called “What They Don't Know". We talk about the process of writing a book, what it takes, and some of the pros and cons of traditional versus self-publishing. Kristine has also recently written a blog that has been picked up by the Huffington Post, and she discusses the process wh...
1-Kristine Scruggs, MD, talks about her new book, a medical thriller
April 26, 2016 11:50 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this interview, I talk to Kristine Scruggs, M.D. Dr. Scruggs is a medical doctor practicing in North Carolina and who wants to transition into medical writing. She is also completing a book, a medical thriller, called “What They Don't Know". We talk about the process of writing a book, what it takes, and some of the pros and cons of traditional versus self-publishing. Kristine has also recently written a blog that has been picked up by the Huffington Post, and she discusses the process wh...
Michelle Guillemard--Health Writer Hub founder, consumer health writer
April 20, 2016 23:16 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBMichelle is based in Sydney Australia, and is the founder of Health Writer Hub. She is also the President of the Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA). Over the past decade, Michelle has worked with medical journals, medical publishing companies, cancer research foundations, associations, hospitals, medical specialists, health professionals, health insurance companies, digital agencies, wellness brands, health coaches and more. After recognising the need for a specific resou...
1-Michelle Guillemard--Health Writer Hub founder, consumer health writer
April 20, 2016 23:16 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBMichelle is based in Sydney Australia, and is the founder of Health Writer Hub. She is also the President of the Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA). Over the past decade, Michelle has worked with medical journals, medical publishing companies, cancer research foundations, associations, hospitals, medical specialists, health professionals, health insurance companies, digital agencies, wellness brands, health coaches and more. After recognising the need for a specific resour...
1-Consumer health writing with Wendy Meyeroff
April 12, 2016 14:46 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBWendy Meyeroff, is president of WM Medical Communications, and has been providing health communications for national and international clients--both print and then online--for over 25 years. She’s located in Baltimore, MD, and will talk to us about writing for a consumer audience. Her website is http://www.wmmedcomm.com/ She tells some very interesting stories from her long and varied career, and actually she predicted a health trend that is wasn’t obvious 20 years ago, but now it certainl...
Consumer health writing with Wendy Meyeroff
April 12, 2016 14:46 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBWendy Meyeroff, is president of WM Medical Communications, and has been providing health communications for national and international clients--both print and then online--for over 25 years. She’s located in Baltimore, MD, and will talk to us about writing for a consumer audience. Her website is http://www.wmmedcomm.com/ She tells some very interesting stories from her long and varied career, and actually she predicted a health trend that is wasn’t obvious 20 years ago, but now it certainl...
Brian Bass and Emma talk about subcontracting!
March 22, 2016 13:24 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBToday I talk to Brian Bass about building your medical writing business with subcontractors. Both Brian and I work with subcontractors in our business, and it was fascinating to talk with him, because while we have a similar business model, we approach things in quite a different way. He uses only highly experienced writers but doesn’t spend as much time on training, but possible charges more to his clients. My model on the other hand has a training component (the 6-week course—check out 6w...
1-Brian Bass and Emma talk about subcontracting!
March 22, 2016 13:24 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBToday I talk to Brian Bass about building your medical writing business with subcontractors. Both Brian and I work with subcontractors in our business, and it was fascinating to talk with him, because while we have a similar business model, we approach things in quite a different way. He uses only highly experienced writers but doesn’t spend as much time on training, but possible charges more to his clients. My model on the other hand has a training component (the 6-week course—check out 6...
1-Getting your business ready for sale--part 3 with Chrystie Leonard
March 15, 2016 01:34 - 18 minutes - 26 MBThis is the third and final episode in the series where I interview my business partner, Chrystie Leonard, about buying and selling a business, specific to medical writing. These three episodes cover 1) What to look for when buying a business; 2) How to grow a business; and 3) How to get your business ready for sale. In this third episode, Chrystie and I talk about the following: What makes a business attractive for sale? Why would a company buy a business rather than just hire employ...
Getting your business ready for sale--part 3 with Chrystie Leonard
March 15, 2016 01:34 - 18 minutes - 26 MBThis is the third and final episode in the series where I interview my business partner, Chrystie Leonard, about buying and selling a business, specific to medical writing. These three episodes cover 1) What to look for when buying a business; 2) How to grow a business; and 3) How to get your business ready for sale. In this third episode, Chrystie and I talk about the following: What makes a business attractive for sale? Why would a company buy a business rather than just hire employees...
How to grow your business--part 2 of 3 with Chrystie Leonard
February 23, 2016 19:36 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this episode, Emma Hitt Nichols talks to her business partner Chrystie Leonard, co-owner of Nascent Medical. This is the second part of a three-part series. In this part, we talk about strategic planning, how to grow a business, and the key metrics that are needed to evaluate the growth of a business. In the first part, aired a week ago, we talked about what to look for when buying a business. Next week, in the final third, we'll talk about getting the business ready for sale.
1-How to grow your business--part 2 of 3 with Chrystie Leonard
February 23, 2016 19:36 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this episode, Emma Hitt Nichols talks to her business partner Chrystie Leonard, co-owner of Nascent Medical. This is the second part of a three-part series. In this part, we talk about strategic planning, how to grow a business, and the key metrics that are needed to evaluate the growth of a business. In the first part, aired a week ago, we talked about what to look for when buying a business. Next week, in the final third, we'll talk about getting the business ready for sale.
1-Thinking about selling your medical writing business? What??
February 16, 2016 18:27 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBJoin me as I talk to my business partner Chrystie Leonard about what to look for in a business purchase and also what to consider if you ever want to sell your business. Maybe as a freelance medical writer, you have never thought about how your business is going to end, but end it must at some point! Chrystie, who has formerly conducted several mergers and acquisitions transactions in corporate America, bought into Hitt Medical Writing, LLC, in August, 2015, and together we formed Nascent ...
Thinking about selling your medical writing business? What??
February 16, 2016 18:27 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBJoin me as I talk to my business partner Chrystie Leonard about what to look for in a business purchase and also what to consider if you ever want to sell your business. Maybe as a freelance medical writer, you have never thought about how your business is going to end, but end it must at some point! Chrystie, who has formerly conducted several mergers and acquisitions transactions in corporate America, bought into Hitt Medical Writing, LLC, in August, 2015, and together we formed Nascent M...
1-AMWA's President and President Elect Talk about the latest offerings
February 10, 2016 19:08 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBCurrent AMWA President, Stephen Palmer and President Elect, Lori Alexander, join me today and talk about all of AMWA's offerings. We discuss the 2015 salary survey, the Medical Writers Certification, the new online forum called Engage, and how we can best contribute to AMWA as medical writers. Great episode!
AMWA's President and President Elect Talk about the latest offerings
February 10, 2016 19:08 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBCurrent AMWA President, Stephen Palmer and President Elect, Lori Alexander, join me today and talk about all of AMWA's offerings. We discuss the 2015 salary survey, the Medical Writers Certification, the new online forum called Engage, and how we can best contribute to AMWA as medical writers. Great episode!
SEO and Google rankings--what it takes to get to the top--Amy Tippins with RTL Digital Media
February 02, 2016 01:06 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode Emma talks to Amy Tippins CEO of RTL Digital Media http://rtldigitalmedia.com/, a company that helps with SEO, blogging, social media strategy and provides a range of other services. Amy provides lots of useful info on how we can all promote ourselves through our web strategy. You can't afford to miss this!!
1-SEO and Google rankings--what it takes to get to the top--Amy Tippins with RTL Digital Media
February 02, 2016 01:06 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode Emma talks to Amy Tippins CEO of RTL Digital Media http://rtldigitalmedia.com/, a company that helps with SEO, blogging, social media strategy and provides a range of other services. Amy provides lots of useful info on how we can all promote ourselves through our web strategy. You can't afford to miss this!!
1-Medical Science Liaison--a Career Choice for Medical Communicators?
January 19, 2016 19:37 - 27 minutes - 38 MBToday we are going to talk about the medical science liaison role, specifically from the perspective of medical writing—how can medical writers explore MSL work as a career option. Our guest is Dr. Jennifer Williams. Jennifer holds a law degree from Western Michigan University Law School. She also brings twenty-five years of experience working within the healthcare industry. She has been both a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and has implemented an MSL program. Dr. Williams serves on the Adv...
Medical Science Liaison--a Career Choice for Medical Communicators?
January 19, 2016 19:37 - 27 minutes - 38 MBToday we are going to talk about the medical science liaison role, specifically from the perspective of medical writing—how can medical writers explore MSL work as a career option. Our guest is Dr. Jennifer Williams. Jennifer holds a law degree from Western Michigan University Law School. She also brings twenty-five years of experience working within the healthcare industry. She has been both a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and has implemented an MSL program. Dr. Williams serves on the Advi...
Spanish/English bilingual medical writing with Dr. Stacy Matthews Branch
January 13, 2016 00:34 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBEmma talks to Dr. Stacy Matthews-Branch, an American born medical writer who learned Spanish in her late 30s. She is now fluent in Spanish and does both Spanish and English language medical writing. Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes! Thank you! Visit our website at www.nascentmc.com email with questions [email protected]
1-Spanish/English bilingual medical writing with Dr. Stacy Matthews Branch
January 13, 2016 00:34 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBEmma talks to Dr. Stacy Matthews-Branch, an American born medical writer who learned Spanish in her late 30s. She is now fluent in Spanish and does both Spanish and English language medical writing. Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes! Thank you! Visit our website at www.nascentmc.com email with questions [email protected]
1-Covering medical conferences-latest technology--Michelle Dalton, ELS
January 06, 2016 17:52 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBMichelle Dalton, President-Elect of AMWA's Delaware Valley Chapter, discusses modern day conference coverage. What are the latest trends, and most helpful apps? Where have we been and where are we going?
Covering medical conferences-latest technology--Michelle Dalton, ELS
January 06, 2016 17:52 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBMichelle Dalton, President-Elect of AMWA's Delaware Valley Chapter, discusses modern day conference coverage. What are the latest trends, and most helpful apps? Where have we been and where are we going?
1-Debra Gordon, MS--Seasoned Medical Writer and Teacher
September 18, 2015 22:07 - 24 minutes - 33 MBLearn more about Debra at http://debragordon.com/ Debra Gordon, MS is a seasoned healthcare communications professional who specializes in speaking, teaching, and communicating about various clinical topics and the US healthcare system, healthcare reform, and health policy. Debra started her company in 1999. Previously, she was a newspaper reporter for The Virginian Pilot in Norfolk, Va., and the Orange Country Register in southern California, where she covered health and medicine. While ...
Debra Gordon, MS--Seasoned Medical Writer and Teacher
September 18, 2015 22:07 - 24 minutes - 33 MBLearn more about Debra at http://debragordon.com/ Debra Gordon, MS is a seasoned healthcare communications professional who specializes in speaking, teaching, and communicating about various clinical topics and the US healthcare system, healthcare reform, and health policy. Debra started her company in 1999. Previously, she was a newspaper reporter for The Virginian Pilot in Norfolk, Va., and the Orange Country Register in southern California, where she covered health and medicine. While at...
1-Juliette Siegfried, MPH -- an American now living in the Netherlands, focusing on Spanish-English editing/translating
August 28, 2015 13:42 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBJuliette Siegfried has been in the medical communications field for over 20 years, but has specifically been doing medical editing, writing and translating for the last 10 years. In 2005 she launched her business, ServingMed.com. She has a Bachelor's degree in biology and a master's in public health.
Juliette Siegfried, MPH -- an American now living in the Netherlands, focusing on Spanish-English editing/translating
August 28, 2015 13:42 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBJuliette Siegfried has been in the medical communications field for over 20 years, but has specifically been doing medical editing, writing and translating for the last 10 years. In 2005 she launched her business, ServingMed.com. She has a Bachelor's degree in biology and a master's in public health.
1-Harris Fleming -- journalist turned pharmaceutical industry editor now freelance
August 13, 2015 21:44 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBHarris Fleming has traveled a circuitous route in his professional life, leading to his founding Manzer-Fleming Communications, LLC, at the start of 2014. Harris began his journalism career in television news in New York City. He was working as a newspaper editor in northern New Jersey when the pharmaceutical industry called; he spent 7 years in communications positions with Lederle Laboratories before it was absorbed by Wyeth and, ultimately, Pfizer. After several years ...
Harris Fleming -- journalist turned pharmaceutical industry editor now freelance
August 13, 2015 21:44 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBHarris Fleming has traveled a circuitous route in his professional life, leading to his founding Manzer-Fleming Communications, LLC, at the start of 2014. Harris began his journalism career in television news in New York City. He was working as a newspaper editor in northern New Jersey when the pharmaceutical industry called; he spent 7 years in communications positions with Lederle Laboratories before it was absorbed by Wyeth and, ultimately, Pfizer. After several years on the...
1-Dr. David Woods -- from ink stained wretch to vice president of publications at a medical publishing company
July 30, 2015 12:22 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBDavid started as an ink stained wretch with Canadian Doctor in Montreal then to the editorship of Canadian Family Physician in Toronto, and eventually to be the first––and still only––nonphysician editor-in-chief of the Canadian Medical Association Journal. He wrote a history of the College, and a syndicated column, Today's Health, which appeared in some hundred plus weekly newspapers, and a second book, Paging Doctors. He came to the US as vice president of publicat...