Jessica Muller received the Medical Writer Certified (MWC) credential on June 15, 2022. Developed by the American Medical Writers Association and the Medical Writing Certification Committee, the MWC credentialing program is a rigorous, exam-based professional certification. Professionals who hold this credential have demonstrated their understanding of medical writing core competencies.
Ongoing CME is required and recertification must be done every five years.
Medical communication is the development and production of materials that deal specifically with medicine or health care. This involves gathering, organizing, interpreting, and presenting information in such areas as health research and biomedical research. Professional medical communicators have communication expertise, awareness of ethical standards, and health care knowledge. This certification is an objective, measurable way of acknowledging competency and recognizing a medical writer’s commitment to ethical practice standards and professional development.
Materials prepared by medical communicators include the following:
- Grant proposals for research scientists and institutions
- Journal articles and manuscripts for medical and scientific publications
- Continuing education materials for health care professionals
- Regulatory and policy documents
AMWA is the resource for professional medical communicators, promoting excellence in medical communication and providing educational resources in support of that goal. Founded in 1940, AMWA is the leading professional organization for writers, editors, and other communicators of medical information. With approximately 5,000 members in the US, Canada, and 30 other countries, AMWA members work on staff or as freelances for a wide range of businesses and organizations. AMWA members are committed to accurately and ethically making information about health and medicine clear and meaningful (https://www.amwa.org/page/About_Us)