Write Medicine

By Alexandra Howson PhD | CME Writer, Educator, Researcher

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Write Medicine is your weekly shot of powerful, practical tips to transform your CME content from meh to marvelous. Join me, Alexandra Howson, PhD, a medical writing veteran with battle scars and wisdom from the CME trenches. Each week I crack open insights via conversations with CME rockstars on adult learning secrets, killer outcomes frameworks, and the hottest healthcare trends. Consider Write Medicine your personal power-up session. I spill the tea on proven techniques for crafting CME content that will inspire and arm you with the tools to create unforgettable learning experiences. Whether you're a CME newbie or a seasoned pro, Write Medicine is your one-stop shop to become a CME writing Jedi. ️✨ Don't just listen to Write Medicine—devour it. Your CME will never be the same.

Episode Date
What’s next in your CME writing journey? Let’s map it out.
Apr 23, 2025
You Don’t Have to Go It Alone: How Mentorship and Community Accelerate Your CME Writing Growth
Apr 16, 2025
CME Writing Isn’t Just Craft—It’s Commerce: Pricing, Clients, and Professional Systems
Apr 09, 2025
From Novice to Expert: Building Your CME Confidence
Apr 02, 2025
Breaking into CME: The Ecosystem & Opportunities
Mar 26, 2025
The WriteCME Success Blueprint: Is CME Writing Right for You?
Mar 19, 2025
Building a Thriving CME Community: Why Networking Isn’t Enough for Career Growth
Mar 12, 2025
PubMed Uncertainty: Smart Alternatives for CME Professionals
Mar 05, 2025
Empowering Nurses Through Education: Reducing Burnout, Building Leadership, and Elevating Care
Feb 12, 2025
Missing Data? How to Keep Your CME Content Evidence-Based
Feb 05, 2025
Follow the Money: The Unexpected Economics of CME
Jan 29, 2025
AI, Art & Social Networks in Continuing Education for Health Professionals
Jan 22, 2025
Don't Be Kodak: Future-Proofing Your CME Strategy
Jan 01, 2025
Future-Proofing Your CME Writing Biz: Preparing for 2025
Dec 31, 2024
Is the Human-AI Handshake the Future of CE? With Stephanie Preuss
Nov 27, 2024
Uncensored: Fearless CME Writer Questions, Breakthrough Solutions
Oct 30, 2024
Embrace Your Voice: How to Optimize the Power of Pause, Timing, and Flow in CME Script Writing
Oct 23, 2024
Freelance Like a Pro: Niching, Marketing, and SOPs with Alejandra Viviescas
Oct 16, 2024
Savvy Money-Saving Hacks for Thriving Freelance Medical Writers
Oct 09, 2024
Root Cause Analysis: How to Easily Transform Your Needs Assessments
Sep 25, 2024
CME as a Strategic Resource in Quality Improvement with Katie West MSN
Sep 18, 2024
Embracing Visual Trends and Patient Voices: A New Era in Medical Education with Caroline Halford
Sep 11, 2024
Build Your Medical Writing Portfolio: A Guide for CME Writers
Sep 04, 2024
When Clients Collide: Maintaining Integrity in Freelance CME Writing
Jul 03, 2024
From Burnout to Brilliance: Dr. Lisa Herbert’s Framework for Leadership Development
Jun 26, 2024
Streamline Your Social Media: Essential Tips for Freelance Writers
Jun 24, 2024
Competencies, Gaps, and Grants: Your Roadmap to Compelling CME Needs Assessments
Jun 19, 2024
Master the Mindset Shift: How to Thrive as a CME Writer
Jun 17, 2024
Trauma Surgery Training: Simulations, Continuing Education, and Preventing Burnout with Stephen Cohn
Jun 07, 2024
Elevate your CME Game: Insider Secrets from Kristen Dascoli to Transform Education Programs
Jun 05, 2024
Building Confidence as a New CME Writer: Strategies for Success
Jun 03, 2024
Navigating Self-Doubt in Continuing Medical Education: Insights from Milini Mingo
May 29, 2024
How to break into CME as a medical writer
May 24, 2024
Gender Equity in CME: Practical Strategies for Empowerment
May 22, 2024
The CEO of You: Why Investing in Yourself is the Key to Freelance Medical Writing Success
May 20, 2024
Busting Silos: The Evolution of Independent Medical Education
May 15, 2024
From Boring to Brilliant: Transform Your CME Content with Proven Storytelling Frameworks
May 13, 2024
The Future of MedEd: Chatbots, AI, and Personalized Learning
May 08, 2024
How to Streamline Your Medical Writing Literature Review Process
May 06, 2024
First Friday: From Pharma to Freelance Medical Writing in the Digital Age
May 03, 2024
Telling a Stronger Story: The Art of Communicating CME Outcomes
May 01, 2024
Elevate Your Medical Writing: How to Choose the Right Literature Review Approach for Your Project
Apr 29, 2024
The Art of Short-Form CME: Tweetorials and Social-Media-Based Content
Apr 24, 2024
Bridging Gaps and Crafting Learning Objectives: High-Impact Skills for CME Writers
Apr 22, 2024
Crafting Accessible and Inclusive Medical Content
Apr 17, 2024
Crafting Impactful CME: Core Competencies for Medical Writers
Apr 15, 2024
Navigating New Horizons: Understanding European Accreditation in CME
Apr 10, 2024
Nourishing Your Niche: The Secret to Thriving as a CME Medical Writer
Apr 08, 2024
How to Thrive in the Evolving Field of Medical Writing
Apr 05, 2024
Designing for Outcomes: Putting the Learner at the Heart of Your Educational Strategy
Apr 03, 2024
The Write Posture: Sustain Your Spine and Boost Creativity
Apr 01, 2024
The Art of Storytelling: Engaging Clinical Audiences
Mar 01, 2024
Femtech and Inclusive CME/CPD: A Conversation with Caitlyn Tivy DPT
Feb 28, 2024
100 Ultimate Tips from 100 Episodes of Write Medicine
Feb 26, 2024
Ben Lewin on the Imperfections of Science
Feb 21, 2024
Spotting Plagiarism in CME Content: Tools and Strategies for Prevention
Feb 19, 2024
The Art of Evaluation: Data-Driven Frameworks for Positive Change in CME/CPD
Feb 14, 2024
The Write Stuff: Partnering with Medical Writers for Impactful CME/CPD
Feb 12, 2024
From Scrubs to Scripts: How Claire Bonneau Redefined Her Career
Feb 01, 2024
Envisioning the Next Era of CME/CPD: A Workshop Preview
Jan 30, 2024
Turn Failure into Fuel for Growth as a CME/CE Professional
Jan 29, 2024
Transitioning to Truth: Embracing Authenticity in Career and Life
Jan 24, 2024
Medical Writing, Mentoring, and CME
Jan 19, 2024
Building a Global CME/CE Program
Jan 17, 2024
What the Blazes is CME?
Jan 13, 2024
Digital Declutter: A Guide to Eco-Conscious CME Content Creation
Jan 10, 2024
What's Write Medicine About?
Jan 09, 2024
Are you on the MedComms Path? Fascinating Freelance versus In-House Insights
Jan 05, 2024
Medical Writing in the Age of AI: Threat or Opportunity?
Jan 03, 2024
Standing Still and Looking Forward: Season 6 Highlights and 2024 Teasers
Dec 13, 2023
Prompts, Personas, and Process: Practical Strategies for Using Generative AI in CME/CPD
Dec 06, 2023
Pawsitive Penmanship: How Veterinarians Can Thrive in the World of Medical Writing
Dec 01, 2023
The AI Revolution: How Generative Models are Transforming CME/CPD Content Creation
Nov 29, 2023
The Power of Reinforcement in CME/CE: Understanding Knowledge Competence and Self-efficacy in Learning
Nov 22, 2023
Self-Efficacy and Confidence in Behavior-Driven CME/CE Outcomes
Nov 15, 2023
From Inspiration to Innovation: Mary Lasker and the Birth of the American Cancer Society
Nov 08, 2023
The Art of Serendipity: Luck, Preparation, and Career Transitions for PhDs
Nov 03, 2023
The Checklist Revolution: Streamlining Healthcare Content for Better Understanding
Nov 01, 2023
Audience-Centric Content: How to Boost Engagement and Impact
Oct 25, 2023
Escape the Ordinary: Unlocking Engagement with Escape Rooms
Oct 18, 2023
Creating Value in CME/CE Content with Generative-AI
Oct 11, 2023
Mastering the Self-Edit: Tips and Tricks from Michelle Rizzo
Oct 06, 2023
Accelerating Change: A Call to Action on Gender Equity in Medicine
Oct 04, 2023
Breaking Up the Lecture: The Power of Active Learning
Sep 27, 2023
Human-Centered Instructional Design: A Catalyst for Effective Learning in CME/CE
Sep 20, 2023
An Anesthesiologist's Wisdom on Life, Death, and Empathy
Sep 13, 2023
Breakthrough CME/CE: Transform Online Learning with the Art of Facilitation
Sep 06, 2023
Grab Your Green Pen: Medical Writing Insights From Sarah Nelson
Sep 01, 2023
Learning in/from Libraries: The Power of Experience in CME/CE
Aug 30, 2023
Season 5 Finale: 3 Steps to Boost Your Foundational CME Knowledge
Jul 24, 2023
Pharmacy Unscripted: The Evolution of Pharmacist Education and Non-Clinical Careers
Jul 19, 2023
Enhancing CME with ChatGPT
Jul 12, 2023
Exploring Intersectionality and Equity in CME
Jul 05, 2023
Awareness to Action: Integrating DEI into CME
Jun 28, 2023
Empowering Learners Through Productivity Metrics
Jun 21, 2023
Building Blocks for a Successful Learning Culture
Jun 14, 2023
Why Connection Is Key In CME
Jun 07, 2023
Embracing Uncertainty: Connecting Creativity and Care in Medicine
May 31, 2023
Assessing Readiness for Change in Clinical and Community Education Interventions
May 24, 2023
East Meets West: Exploring the European CME Landscape
May 17, 2023
Crafting Rich Learning Experiences to Optimize Education
May 10, 2023
Navigating the World of Medical Writing
May 03, 2023
Turning the Tables: My Personal Journey into CME Writing
Apr 26, 2023
The Vital Role of Integrity and Trust in CME
Apr 19, 2023
Writing Your Own Success Story as a Freelance Medical Writer
Apr 12, 2023
Power Up Your CME/CE Writing Strategy with the Art of Negotiation
Apr 05, 2023
Should You Go Down the Rabbit Hole?
Mar 29, 2023
Robust Outcomes Frameworks for Effective CME/CE
Mar 22, 2023
How Clinicians Can Pivot to a Fulfilling Career in Medical Writing
Mar 15, 2023
Joint Accreditation: Evolving Best Practices in IPCE
Mar 08, 2023
Rapid Publishing in a Era of Transparency
Mar 01, 2023
Balancing Body Maintenance for Medical Writers
Feb 22, 2023
Nurture Connection: Tell Them a Story
Feb 15, 2023
Find Your Writing Voice: BONUS Episode
Feb 15, 2023
Multifaceted Dynamic Patient Cases in CME/CE
Feb 08, 2023
Evolving CME/CE with Outcomes Reports
Feb 01, 2023
Fearless Freelance Marketing in CME Writing and Beyond
Jan 25, 2023
Digging Deeper with Root Cause Analysis
Jan 13, 2023
Conscious Communication in CME Content Creation
Jan 09, 2023
Improving Community Health at the Confluence of QI and CME
Dec 12, 2022
The Future of Learning is Sound: Podcasts in Continuing Healthcare Education
Nov 28, 2022
Cultivating a Visual Mindset: Infographics in Continuing Healthcare Education
Nov 14, 2022
Enhance Your CME/CE Provider Portfolio with Podcasts
Oct 31, 2022
Between the Cracks: Designing Multidisciplinary Provider Education to Ensure Equitable Patient Care
Oct 17, 2022
Meeting the Need for Trustworthy CME/CE Needs Assessments
Oct 03, 2022
Defining Competencies for CME/CE Writers
Sep 19, 2022
Straight Talk: CME/CE as an Ally for LGBTQIA+ Health
Sep 02, 2022
Recipes for Animating CME/CPD
Jun 17, 2022
Corralling Content for Multimodal Continuing Healthcare Education
May 17, 2022
Scaffolding Behavioral Change
Apr 04, 2022
Ghostwriter: Who? What? How?
Jan 07, 2022
Making the Match: Building Professional Identity after Residency
Dec 27, 2021
The Utility of Social Media in Continuing Healthcare Education
Dec 13, 2021
Punchline! Humor and Facilitated Learning in Continuing Healthcare Education
Nov 29, 2021
Story Intelligence: Enabling Learning through the Powers of Story
Nov 15, 2021
Adult Learning in a Virtual World: Instructional Design and E-Learning
Nov 01, 2021
Mentoring You, Mentoring Me: Reciprocity and Relationship
Oct 14, 2021
Cultivating a Craftsman Mindset in Continuing Healthcare Education
Oct 04, 2021
Humanizing Learning—Getting into the Skin of Your Learners
Sep 20, 2021
Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty
Sep 06, 2021
Season 2 Trailer
Aug 30, 2021
Addressing Clinician Burnout Through Mindfully Designed Education
Jul 05, 2021
The Power of Multimodality Simulation in Continuing Healthcare Education
Jun 22, 2021
Every Word Must Count
Jun 07, 2021
Zoom Fatigue, Instructional Design, and Relatable Content
May 24, 2021
Entertainment and Edge in Education for Health Professionals
May 07, 2021
We’re Going to Make Mistakes. What’s Your Contingency Plan?
Apr 27, 2021
Leading from the Middle
Apr 12, 2021
Transformational Learning in Medicine and Beyond
Mar 24, 2021
Writing Medical Case Studies: The Details Matter
Mar 14, 2021
Plain Language Patient Education
Mar 01, 2021
Design Thinking in Clinician Education
Feb 14, 2021
Creativity and Failure in CME/CPD
Feb 01, 2021