Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW)

Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW) is a certificate program that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to write clear, concise, and accurate medical documents and prepares them for a career in medical writing. 

The minimum eligibility criteria for a Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW) is that the candidate must have completed B.Sc, M.Sc, BHMS, BAMS, MBBS, DMLT, B.Pharm, D.Pharm or medical science graduation from any recognized university/ institute. 

The duration of this course is 3 months to 6 months. 

The course fee varies from Institution to Institution, in general, it ranges between INR 6,000/- to INR 25,000/-. 

• A Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW) can be a great way to get your foot in the door of the medical field. Medical writers are in high demand, and they work in a variety of settings, such as pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, government agencies, academic institutions, hospitals, and medical journals. 
• Medical writing requires excellent writing skills. Medical writers must be able to write, concisely, and accurately about complex medical topics. They must also be able to follow medical grammar and punctuation rules. 
• Medical writing often involves research. Medical writers need to be able to research and understand new medical developments so that they can communicate them effectively to others. 
• Medical writing requires attention to detail. Medical writers must be able to proofread their work carefully to ensure that it is accurate and error-free. 

• A Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW) will teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to write clear, concise, and accurate medical documents. You will also learn about medical terminology, medical grammar and punctuation, and medical ethics. 
• A Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW) can help you improve your writing skills. You will learn how to write, concisely, and persuasively. You will also learn how to use different writing styles and techniques to communicate effectively with different audiences. 
• A Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW) can give you experience in the medical field. You will learn about the different aspects of the medical industry, and you will have the opportunity to network with professionals in the field. 
• A Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW) can open up new career opportunities for you. You can work as a medical writer in a variety of settings, such as pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, government agencies, academic institutions, hospitals, and medical journals. 

To secure admission to this course, students need to apply to the relevant institute first and submit the required documents, once the admission is confirmed students are supposed to deposit the fee amount and join the course when the batch begins. 

Most of the institutions do not require applicants to take an entrance exam for admission to this course. However, some institutions do require applicants to take an entrance exam to test their knowledge. 

• Introduction to Medical Writing (Types and Requirements) 
• Writer’s Role -Need or Basis of Medical Writing 
• Tools Used for Medical Writing- Reference, Writing Style and Resources 
• Clinical Trials and Medical Writing for the Clinical Research Industry (Designing and Preparation of Protocols, ICDs, CRFs, etc) 
• Writing for Regulatory submissions and Drug Promotion Activities (IND, NDA, BLA, SNDA, ANDA) 
• Dossier preparation in CTD Format, eCTD Submissions 
• Scientific Writing (Manuscript, Abstract writing, review articles) 
• Documents in Medico Marketing 
• Achieving Flow and Cohesiveness 
• Managing the Review Process (Quality Control Check/Proofreading Concept) 
• Judicial/ Copyright Issues in Medical Writing & Unethical Practice 
• Ethics and Ethical Guidelines for Clinical Trials and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) 
• Clinical Trials -Latest updates: New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 
• Industry-Based Case Studies 

The scope of the Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW) is wide, the course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge you need to understand the medical field and the principles of medical writing. You will learn about medical terminology, medical grammar, and punctuation. You will also get practical skills that you’ll need to write clear, concise, and accurate medical documents. You will learn how to write different types of medical documents, such as patient education materials, clinical trial reports, etc. 

Here are some career opportunities available to graduates of the Certificate in Medical Writing (CMW) 

• Medical writer
• Regulatory affairs writer 
• Scientific writer 
• Technical writer 
• Editor 

The average salary one can expect to earn is somewhere between INR 20,000 - INR 50,000 per month for entry-level, INR 50,000 - INR 1,00,000 per month for medium-level, and INR 1,00,000 - INR 2,00,000 per month for senior level.