This course builds on the knowledge gained in the Introduction to Medical Writing and Editing course and introduces the student to some of the more complex topics in writing and editing scientific and medical materials. Topics include: choosing the best format for the topic, research report, clinical study report, grant proposal, review article, book chapter, poster, slide presentation or other; conceptualizing the topic, organizing the material, composing, drafting and revision; version control; manuscript preparation and submission; the editing of numbers, numerals, and units of measurement including SI units; tables and figures, and P values; drugs and equipment; organisms and pathogens; and nomenclature used in oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology. In addition to completing AMA-supplied homework on these topics, students will visit corresponding websites each week to complement their knowledge.
FPM-40696 Introduction to Medical Writing and Editing must be completed prior to enrolling into Applied Medical Writing and Editing.
Course Number: FPM-40652
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Medical Writing
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1/9/2025 - 3/23/2025
$695
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIRED SUGGESTED No Textbook Required
by DO NOT DELETE OR OVERWRITE THIS RECORD
ISBN / ASIN: 0189999993
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 1/23/2025.
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1/9/2025 - 3/23/2025
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Please contact the Healthcare & Behavioral Sciences department at 858-534-9262 or unexhealthcare@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.