Applied Medical Writing and Editing
FPM-40652
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.
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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.
Textbooks:
Writing in Plain English 1st
by Anne E. Green
ISBN / ASIN: 9780226026374
The Scientist's Guide to Writing 2nd
by Stephen B. Heard
ISBN / ASIN: 9780691219189
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/30/2025
