Ultimate Guide To Medical Writing

Each module combines self-paced video content with practical assignments. You receive detailed written feedback from Virginia Chachati on your work, including feedback on your portfolio, CV, pitch, website, and writing tests. The course also provides email and direct message templates, networking resources, and access to an exclusive community (though the page notes the dedicated community is no longer active — feedback indicated it was not needed). Access is lifetime, with all future updates included at no extra cost. You can access the course via the Thinkific app on mobile or tablet as well as the web platform.

Who this is for: The course is designed for healthcare professionals (pharmacists, doctors, dentists, vets, nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals) and anyone with a science degree (BSc, MSc, PhD) looking to enter or transition into medical writing. No prior writing experience is required — the course starts with absolute beginners and progresses through job-seeking and freelance business skills.

Key features and outcomes:
• Learn medical writing skills, copywriting, and regulatory writing from beginner level
• Build a professional portfolio and CV optimised for medical writing roles
• Master marketing yourself via LinkedIn, website creation, and Canva design
• Prepare for medical writing tests and interviews
• Learn how to find and pitch to clients as a freelancer
• Understand UK taxes, invoicing, and freelance contracts for medical writers
• Develop work-life balance and time-management strategies
• Access to video scripts, health information writing, and advanced copywriting techniques
• Direct feedback from an experienced, NHS-published medical writer
• Lifetime access to all course materials and future updates
• Mobile app access via Thinkific

The instructor emphasizes tried-and-tested content that has helped multiple cohorts secure medical writing jobs and/or clients. Success stories are featured (e.g. Sinead, who secured a medical writing position before completing the full bundle). The course is regularly updated, with two new modules added in 2025.