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I recently attended my first Australasian Medical Writers Association Conference - 'Keeping it Real'. 🌟✍️ Diving into the world of #MedicalWriting, I had the opportunity to meet and network with fellow medical writers who share my passion for healthcare communications. The conference agenda was packed with insightful presentations and engaging workshops. Some of my personal highlights include: ⚪ Dr Brad McKay kicking off the conference by 'Pulling back the curtain' to reveal the tricks used to spread medical misinformation. His keynote address truly underscored the responsibility we have, as medical and health writers, to use our words to inform the public, guide healthcare professionals, shape conversations, and influence policy. ⚪ A hands-on workshop by Darren Goossens from Biotext, where I learned innovative strategies for making data-rich documents more accessible using clear communication and visual storytelling. ⚪ An eye-opening session on AI in medicine by Daniel Capurro, MD PhD from the University of Melbourne. His talk emphasized that achieving high diagnostic accuracy with AI algorithms is not the same as improving patient outcomes, igniting important conversations about the future role of AI in healthcare. ⚪ The day wrapped up with an engaging and humorous session by Justin Coleman, who demonstrated effective ways to captivate audiences and keep readers hooked on every word. I'm coming away from this conference with fantastic new connections and skills, and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the industry I work in. A big thank you to Oxford PharmaGenesis for giving me the opportunity to attend the conference, and a shout out to my colleague Michael Molloy-Bland who was the chair of the AWMA 2024 conference organizing committee! For those interested in joining a community of medical writers, I can't recommend AMWA enough. You'll find a supportive network with a shared love of medical writing. #MedicalCommunications #Healthwriting #ScienceCommunication #AMWA #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #OxfordPharmaGenesis
AMWA Conference 2024 - 'Keeping it Real' A huge success! We're delighted to report that the conference at Monash Convention Centre was very well attended. There were many familiar faces, as well as new ones. The day had a great vibe and was rich with informative speakers, engaging workshops and excellent networking opportunities. We've had excellent feedback from those who attended, with many also asking where next year's conference will be! As always, we couldn't have done it without the valuable support of our sponsors: Biotext, Research Review Australia, Wiser Healthcare, ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals) and Kainic Medical Communications. We are very grateful for your continued support of AMWA.