Career Benefits

Elevate Medical Communications

Few professionals can say their job transforms people’s health and well-being. Medical writing and editing is life-changing work that impacts virtually every area of healthcare by interpreting and presenting information to a wide range of stakeholders. This fulfilling career results in a tangible product. Whether it is a piece of writing or an article you have edited and made better, your concrete contribution instills a sense of professional pride.

Build a Medical Writing Career that Positively Affects Others

You want your work to mean something—that is why we collaborate with professionals throughout their careers to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to advance in their chosen fields. Our online Medical Writing and Editing certificate program is designed to teach you the core principles and best practices of crisp, clear, and sophisticated medical writing and communications. The online certificate offers a mix of courses taught by experienced instructors working in the medical publishing field. The comprehensive curriculum ensures that students are trained in the industry standard AMA Manual of Style. Courses use real-world medical manuscripts and publications to teach students the fundamentals and best practices needed to enter the profession and to succeed as skilled medical communicators.

Program perks:

Drawing on resources and talent from one of the world’s top-ranked universities, our professional development certificates provide exceptional opportunities for those seeking to advance in their careers while growing their professional network. As industries evolve, so do our certificates. Our instructors continually optimize our courses so our students stay current with technology and best practices. There are many additional benefits of pursuing a professional certificate, including:

• Smaller Commitment, Higher Pay: Post-baccalaureate certificates are becoming increasingly desirable for students seeking to boost their skillset quickly. Forbes referenced data from the Institute for College Access and Success revealing the number of people who hold graduate certificates has increased by more than 50% since 2005—and expected to grow rapidly during the next few years.
• Advancement Opportunities: In addition to the coursework, our programs offer instructional expertise, networking events, an individual resume review at the conclusion of the program, and an extensive alumni community of students who have completed the Medical Writing Certificate. If you find a career that you enjoy, deepening your understanding of your field by acquiring professional certificates can grant you the opportunity to advance your skills and fast track your career.
• Competitive UChicago Edge: Competition in your industry can be fierce, which is why our program structure are designed to boost your skills quickly—in as little as nine months, part-time. You will gain the skills that will help you edge out your competition for a new job or promotion.
• Flexible Format, Competitive Price: With enrollments accepted throughout the year, and flexible online course format, UChicago’s Medical Writing certificate works around your schedule. Students who have completed the program also have the opportunity to take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship Program.

Students who complete the Medical Writing certificate are well-positioned for various roles within the medical and scientific community. This online certificate opens doors to career opportunities such as:

• Medical Writer: Work with pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, or healthcare agencies to produce high-quality, regulatory-compliant documents.
• Scientific Writer or Editor: Collaborate with researchers to publish journal articles, white papers, and other scientific literature.
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Focus on the development of regulatory documents required for drug approvals and clinical trials.
• Medical Communications Specialist: Create educational content for healthcare providers, patients, and the public.
• Freelance Medical Writer: Build a flexible, independent career providing medical writing services to a range of clients in the healthcare sector.

The first several years of a medical writing career progress linearly. The Medical Writing certificate can take yours to the next level. 

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