Healthcare Communications
Instructors
At UChicago It’s More Than a Certificate—It's an Educational Experience
Direct learning, practice, and feedback, as well as strong engagement and community building with industry experts are always part of UChicago Professional Education certificate programs. Our newest addition to our healthcare offerings—the Healthcare Communications certificate—is one of several that bring you outstanding networking opportunities among instructors, employers, partners, and highly credentialed, like-minded participants. At UChicago, it’s more than a certificate—it's an educational experience that sets you apart.
Meet Your Instructors
Holly Hagan, MSc
Medical Copywriter and Success Coach for Medical Writers | Promotional Medical Writing Instructor | 10+ Years, 15+ Agencies, 60+ Pharma Brands
Holly Hagan is a medical copywriter and content strategist who has been working in healthcare advertising since 2009. She has written promotional material for medical devices and ground-breaking prescription brands marketed by major pharmaceutical companies, such as Janssen, GSK, Novartis, Roche...
Alexandra Howson, PhD, CHCP
Medical Writer and Qualitative Researcher
Dr. Howson is a medical writer and qualitative researcher. She creates evidence-based education content for health professionals that is grounded in principles of adult learning and evaluates continuing education outcomes using qualitative methodologies. Initially trained in Scotland as a Registered...
Genevieve Walker, PhD
Freelance Medical Writer and Editor
Genevieve Walker, PhD, has been a medical writer and editor since 2002, when she received her PhD in English from the University of Oregon. Since 2009, she has been a full-time freelance medical communicator. Through her business, Bridge Health Communications, Dr. Walker creates content for patients...
Grow Your Healthcare Communications Career
Whether you are upskilling or reskilling, looking for an entry-level job, or building your freelancing opportunities within pharma, hospital systems, research, marketing, grant writing, or other health-related businesses, our online Healthcare Communications certificate program will enhance your credentials and immerse you in the community and resources of an elite research university.
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