This course builds on the knowledge gained in the Spectrum of Medical Writing course and introduces the student to some of the more complex topics in writing and editing scientific and medical materials. Topics include: choosing the best format for the topic, research report, clinical study report, grant proposal, review article, book chapter, poster, slide presentation or other; conceptualizing the topic, organizing the material, composing, drafting and revision; version control; manuscript preparation and submission; the editing of numbers, numerals, and units of measurement including SI units; tables and figures, and P values; drugs and equipment; organisms and pathogens; and nomenclature used in oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology. In addition to completing AMA-supplied homework on these topics, students will visit corresponding websites each week to complement their knowledge.
Course Number: FPM-40652
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Medical Writing
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6/24/2019 - 9/7/2019
$450
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online, Web-based instruction
INSTRUCTOR:
Kodukulla, Meera
I am a seasoned Medical Affairs leader with extensive experience across academia and industry. I was Director and Therapeutic Area Head for Cardiovascular in the Global Medical Writing department at Amgen. I led a team of scientific writers and professionals, and provided strategic, tactical, and operational leadership of the cardiovascular team. I was responsible for the rapid, transparent, and scientifically rigorous dissemination of key scientific and clinical data from the cardiovascular and inflammation drug candidates. I have extensive experience in medical writing, publication planning and execution, strategic communications, and expert opinion leader management, and have led global teams to achieving high impact organizational goals. Prior to joining Amgen, I was...Read More
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 7/1/2019.
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6/24/2019 - 9/7/2019
ucsdextension.blackboard.com
You will have access to your course on the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Healthcare & Behavioral Sciences department at 858-534-9262 or unexhealthcare@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.