Australasian Medical Writers Association

12/01/2023

We're kicking off 2023 in a big way - an evening in conversation with Dr Ben Bravery, a cancer-patient-turned-doctor, on how his experiences impacted how he now interacts with the healthcare system as a doctor.

Ben is a fabulous speaker and this, coupled with the opportunity to network with other medical writers, and drinks and canapes included from only $10 per person, makes this event unmissable.

The event is open to all - register today! https://www.medicalwriters.org/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=27

06/01/2023

AMWA are excited to announce that our first event of 2023 will be a conversation with cancer survivor turned doctor and author, Dr Ben Bravery!

Taking place in Sydney on 9th February, hear from Ben on how his experience as a cancer patient drove him to become a doctor, with a focus on the importance of putting patients first.

This will also be a networking event, with complimentary drinks and canapes included in the price - only $10 for AMWA members, and $30 for non-members!

For further details and to register - https://www.medicalwriters.org/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=27

22/12/2022

We have had a fantastic and busy year here at AMWA. With the return of our in-person conference and networking events, the continuation of PDP webinars, the re-launch of our Early Career Award, and an ever-growing list of members. We have a lot planned for 2023 -- stay tuned!

Pictured are the attendees of last week's Sydney networking event, a wonderful way to close out the year with our community.

On behalf of the entire AMWA Committee, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

12/12/2022

Applications are now open for the AMWA Early Careers Award 2023!

The award is an opportunity for AMWA members with less than 2 years' medical writing experience to submit a piece of writing for an opportunity to win $1,000 and complimentary registration to our 2023 conference in Auckland!

Applications close 31 March 2023.

Find all the details here: https://buff.ly/3sc5l9B

09/12/2022

Just one week to go until our final networking event of the year! What better way to close out 2022 than with complimentary drinks and nibbles with members of the AMWA Committee and others in the medical writing community?!

The event will be held on Friday 16 December in Sydney CBD from 5:30pm. For further details and to register - https://www.medicalwriters.org/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=26

02/12/2022

We are excited to announce that AMWA is hosting an informal networking event in Sydney on Friday 16 December from 5:30pm at the Shark Hotel in Sydney CBD. The event will be in attendance by many of the AMWA Committee, and is open to all in the community.

There is no cost to attend, and drinks and nibbles will be covered by AMWA.

Please RSVP here: https://www.medicalwriters.org/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=26

25/11/2022

We love to spotlight our members and their unique experiences that have led them down this career path.

This month, we'd like you to meet Dr Aajuli Shukla, AMWA's very own AHMEN chair.

Meet Dr Aajuli Shukla, a Deputy Editor and GP based in Sydney who is also on the AMWA Committee.

11/10/2022

The recent update to Good Publication Practice Guidelines, GPP 2022, clearly supports plain language summaries (PLS) to communicate biomedical research to wider audiences, formalising a recent cultural shift in the field of medical publishing. But what are PLS and how do you go about writing one?

Learn from the experts Catherine Elliots and Lizzie Perdeaux at our next PDP webinar, 'Just plain talking: how plain language summaries help people understand new medical research'.

Taking place Wednesday 19 October at 7pm AEDT (9pm NZDT), free for all AMWA members and only $20 for non-members, you won't want to miss this!

Register ➡️

For more than 30 years, we have supported the professional development of medical writers from throughout Australasia.

04/10/2022

Announcing AMWA's next PDP webinar will be taking place on Wednesday 19 October at 7pm AEDT. The webinar is open to all, and free for AMWA members.

The recent update to Good Publication Practice Guidelines, GPP 2022, clearly supports plain language summaries (PLS) to communicate biomedical research to wider audiences, formalising a recent cultural shift in the field of medical publishing. But what are PLS and how do you go about writing one?

In this webinar you will learn about:
- the value of PLS both to patients, healthcare professionals and other audiences
- different types of PLS and where they are published
- some top tips for following health literacy best practices when developing PLS

Join experts Catherine Elliots, Senior Scientific Director at Envision Pharma Group, and Lizzie Perdeaux, Scientific Director at Envision Pharma Group, for an insightful webinar.

Register now:

For more than 30 years, we have supported the professional development of medical writers from throughout Australasia.

03/10/2022

AMWA 2022 was an absolute whirlwind of expert speakers, sponsors & fabulous delegates. It was an absolute delight to meet in person again!

We are excited to announce that AMWA 2023 will be taking place in Auckland in August. Stay tuned for further details...

22/09/2022

Today's the day! kicks off this morning in Sydney -- our first in-person conference since 2019! We can't wait to see you all there.

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If you're in Sydney and still want to attend, registration remains open and we'd love to see you there!

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20/09/2022

Thank you to all who attended our Wollongong networking event earlier this month! We'd like to give an extra special thanks to Pippa Burns for hosting this event, it was a great success.

is kicking off on Friday and is another wonderful opportunity to connect with the Australasian community. It's not too late to register and we'd love to see you there! https://buff.ly/3cteY0v