Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Come Celebrate With Us!

Hey Delaware Valley medical writers: Come celebrate with us!

The main fountain garden at Longwood
 

I am happy to announce that the Board of Directors of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA-DVC) has authorized the return to in-person meetings this fall. 

After many months of virtual-only meetings during the pandemic, it's time to say: Bye bye, Zoom fatigue!

Register now for the upcoming chapter luncheon at Longwood Gardens. (See large photo above of the newly renovated main fountain garden. We'll be eating lunch on the nearby terrace, outside the cafeteria.)

This event would be ideal for any AMWA member who might enjoy combining natural beauty with professional networking, or vice versa. The date is October 1, and space is limited, so act fast if you wish to join us. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly because that is the first day of the fall flower season (think: chrysanthemums).


 

This special, celebratory event is open to all AMWA members who are willing to drive to Kennett Square, PA. (Mid-Atlantic Chapter members, this includes you!) 

Bonus! If you are a member of the Delaware Valley Chapter, you get to bring a guest, and you and your guest will receive a special gift! More info: https://www.amwa-dvc.org/events

Many thanks to Helen Fosam, PhD; Monica Nicosia, PhD; Dan Benau, PhD; Katherine Molnar-Kimber, PhD; Deb Anderson, PhD; and Suzanne Bujara, MBA for their help conceiving, organizing, planning, and supporting this event.


Saturday, August 6, 2022

Networking Opportunities by and for CME Writers* in Denver**

 



Thursday, November 3


4-5 PM (education session)

Moving From Worst to Best in Medical Writing for Continuing Education in the Health Professions
Haifa Kassis, MD, President, Crisp Writing, Boston, MA
Donald Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP, President, Harting Communications LLC, Downingtown, PA

 

Friday, November 4


7:30 – 8:45 AM (roundtable)

Pros and Cons of Forming Critique Groups for Medical Writers
Donald Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP, President, Harting Communications LLC, Downingtown, PA

(Case example will be a critique group formed for CME writers.)

 

9 AM to noon (workshop, additional fee)

 

Preparing CME Materials: Concepts, Strategies, and Ethical Issues

Eve Wilson, PhD, ELS, CHCP, Medical Writer/Editor & CME Consultant, MORPHOS Medical Education, Bowie, MD

 

11 AM to noon  (education session)

 

Body of Writing: Techniques to Relieve Tension and Manage Stress

Alexandra Howson PhD E-RYT, Continuing Healthcare Education Writer/Researcher/Yoga Teacher/ Breath Coach, Thistle Editorial LLC, Snoqualmie, WA

 

6 PM (social event)

 

CME writers’ dinner at a restaurant near the hotel (Dutch treat)

More info: don@hartingcom.com or Haifa.kassis@crispwriting.com

 

Saturday, November 5

 

7:30 – 8:45 AM (roundtable)

Pros and Cons of Forming Critique Groups for Medical Writers
Donald Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP, President, Harting Communications LLC, Downingtown, PA

(Case example will be a critique group formed for CME writers)

 

Are you Ready to Launch a Podcast? Here’s What You Need to Know
Alexandra Howson, PhD, CHCP, Continuing Healthcare Education Writer/Researcher, Thistle Editorial LLC, Snoqualmie, WA

(Case example will be the host’s Write Medicine podcast)

 

9 AM to noon (workshop, additional fee)

 

How to Write a Literature Review for a CME Needs Assessment

Donald Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP, President, Harting Communications LLC

 

Posters (Displayed from 5 PM Wednesday through 11 AM Saturday)

 

The Value of Critique Groups for Writers’ Continuous Professional Development
Mark Hagerty, MS, Owner, Biomedical Writing Services, LLC, Livermore, CA

Donald Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP, President, Harting Communications LLC, Downingtown, PA

 

Developing a Competency Model for CME/CPD Writers
Donald Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP, President, Harting Communications LLC, Downingtown, PA

Haifa Kassis, MD, President, Crisp Writing, Boston, MA 

 

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* Shorthand expression for medical writers who work in the field of accredited continuing education in the health professions


** If something is missing from the list, email us!

don@hartingcom.com or Haifa.kassis@crispwriting.com