Online Courses for Health Professionals
These are courses that I either currently teach or have taught certain sections of the course. Click on the course description or pricing sections for more information:
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All medical writers must engage with published research in some capacity. However, many enter the field from highly specialized backgrounds, or they may lack formal scientific training. This can lead to challenges in identifying the most relevant, high-quality research, particularly in areas outside of the writer’s expertise. This session, intended for all levels of experience, will review the basics of critically evaluating published manuscripts, including how to read efficiently, how to interpret results and understand basic statistical measures, how to identify potentially predatory journals, and how to gauge the significance of the publication to the field. The session will include a hands-on activity and insights from experts in library science, scientific writing, and biomedical research.
Special Note: This course was created in collaboration with M&D Science and Consulting.
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$500
This one-time fee gives you lifetime access to the course and supports instructor's contributions.
American Medical Writer’s Association (AMWA) members are eligible for 20% off with the code AMWA.
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MEDLINE and Beyond will introduce you to practical techniques for improving your search skills related to looking for trustworthy medical, nursing and health care information online. How to use concepts such as the reference interview to shape your approach to a web search will be covered. We will explore different ways to craft a MEDLINE search using the free website PubMed. Other free data-rich sites posted by government agencies, professional societies and other reliable sources will be explored. How to evaluate the quality and authoritativeness of medical journals and health care websites will also be covered. Homework will consist of hands-on research assignments that will culminate in the opportunity to create a writing sample at the conclusion of this short course.
“Online self-paced”: Refers to course start and end dates. “Online fixed date” Refers to synchronous session schedule fully available under “Section Notes”
Members of select professional associations are eligible for tuition discounts.
View the Medical Writing and Editing certificate.
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Tuition non-credit: $1,490.00
Course pricing is at the discretion of the University of Chicago and is subject to change.
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The Medical Writing Certificate is a self-guided, online activity that has been created for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seeking to expand their foundational knowledge and skills associated with medical writing.
Medical writing is a skill that is important for the advancement of the medical community. Writers that create quality research, instructional, and advertisement pieces are important for helping the medical community understand and grasp new concepts and learn about advancements. This certificate will provide education on the foundations of medical writing and opportunities to apply that knowledge in practice exercises.
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ASHP Member: $395.00
ASHP Non-Member: $495.00
Course pricing is at the discretion of ASHP and is subject to change.
DISCLAIMER
Training courses offered through the Teachable platform are not affiliated with UChicago, ASHP, or AMWA and are not eligible for academic/CE credit through either organization.