Volume 28, Issue 4 - Artificial intelligence and Digital Health

Getting Your Foot in the Door

Author: Raquel Billiones

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References

1. The EMWA Career Guide 2016 edition - This document is 3 years old so maybe it’s time for an update. if you are interested in collaborating with me on this project, please let me know. Available from: https://www.emwa.org/training/a-career-inmedical- writing/
2. The Spring 2019 issue (Volume 28, Issue 1) of Medical Writing on Careers in Medical Writing presents a view of the medical writing career trajectory, from getting a foot in the door to retirement, and all that can happen in between. Just in case you missed this! Available from: https://journal.emwa.org/careersin- medical-writing/
3. The MedComms Network “getting started” guides can be downloaded for free and provide lots of information on different types of communications jobs, including medical communications, regulatory, and market access writing. Available from: https://firstmedcommsjob.com/
4. The Spring 2014 issue (Volume 29, Issue 1) of the AMWA Journal featured several articles for newbies to the field. The articles are 5 years old but still highly relevant. Available from: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.amwa.org/ resource/resmgr/journal/Issues/2014/ 2014v29n1_online.pdf
5. The Cheeky Scientist Career platform helps PhD graduates transition into industry careers. It is not specific for medical writing and communications but it has a very strong medical writing contingent Available from: www. cheekyscientist.com
6. I was privileged to be invited to be part of a webcast panel earlier this year (thank you, Evguenia Alechine and Clare Chang!). Available from: https://cheekyscientist. com/mwo-learn-more/
7. Check out their list of alternative careers for PhD graduates and their industry transition ebooks. Not to mention the inspiring testi monials from members who succeeded in making the transition. Available from: https://cheekyscientist. com/top-10-list-of-alternative-careers-forphd- science-graduates/
8. The Nature careers platform features blogs and news items on careers for science graduates, again not specifically in the com munications fields. But medical writing is definitely part of it. Available from: https://www. nature.com/careers
9. Check out Matt Edmonds’ journey Available from: http://http://blogs.nature.com/naturejobs/2017/ 11/03/an-evidence-based-career-change-mymove- into-medical-writing/
10. Finally, don’t forget about good old LinkedIn. Use the career advice and career interests options that are available even for a basic, free LinkedIn profile.