Communicating Real World Evidence; Medical Writer Professional Development

This course examines real world evidence (RWE), and the role of the professional medical writer in this rapidly expanding area of evidence generation.  Learn the basics of RWE, and how and why these studies are being increasingly recognized as important in supplementing data from randomized controlled trials. Content will explore case studies on RWE generation and its utility in providing broader insight into disease & patient management.
The course also covers best practices for, and essential components of, planning and writing RWE publications for distinct audiences, including enhanced/digital techniques to improve communication of these data in the medical literature. The final component of this course includes a medical writing professional development module and creation of a personal development plan.

Course Number: FPM-40658
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Medical Writing

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9/19/2022 - 12/17/2022

$395

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• SECTION ID:

  168192

• 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.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Collinson, Timothy

  Tim has worked in global medical communications for over 20 years, based in Europe, the USA and Canada, and in agencies and pharmaceutical companies. His roles have included medical writer, editor, editorial director, and operational positions. He has an honors degree in Physiology/Pharmacology with Health Studies, and is an International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) Certified Medical Publication Professional. Tim is currently Director, Global Publications at Santen Inc. in California.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No information available at this time.

• POLICIES:

• NOTE:

  Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer.Phones & tablets are not allowed.Date: Tuesday, 9/27/22

• DATE & LOCATION:

  9/19/2022 - 12/17/2022
  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.