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Medical Writing Training Course

Develops the skills to turn complex scientific and clinical information into clear, accurate, evidence-based documents for clinicians, regulators and patients.

HIM · Health Information & Clinical DocumentationAll Levels#2618ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Course Overview

This advanced programme develops the specialised writing skills required to produce clear, accurate, evidence-based, and professionally structured medical and healthcare documents. It focuses on translating complex scientific and clinical information into precise content suitable for healthcare professionals, regulatory audiences, researchers, patients, and other stakeholders. The programme covers the principles of medical writing, scientific communication, evidence evaluation, document structure, medical terminology, literature interpretation, referencing, data presentation, and editorial quality. It also addresses the different requirements of clinical, regulatory, scientific, educational, and healthcare communication documents. Participants will develop practical techniques for reviewing scientific evidence, organising complex information, maintaining consistency and accuracy, and communicating clinical findings without introducing unsupported conclusions. Particular attention is given to clarity, objectivity, appropriate terminology, source integrity, and ethical standards in medical communication. Through writing exercises, document reviews, scientific source analysis, editing activities, and practical case studies, participants will strengthen their ability to produce high-quality medical documents efficiently while maintaining scientific credibility and professional standards.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop advanced medical and scientific writing capabilities.
  • Apply structured approaches to planning and organising medical documents.
  • Translate complex clinical and scientific information into clear professional content.
  • Interpret and summarise scientific literature accurately.
  • Apply appropriate medical terminology and scientific language.
  • Structure evidence-based reports, manuscripts, summaries, and healthcare documents.
  • Present clinical and scientific data clearly and accurately.
  • Apply appropriate referencing and source-management practices.
  • Identify unsupported claims, inconsistencies, ambiguities, and scientific inaccuracies.
  • Strengthen editing, proofreading, and quality-control processes.
  • Apply ethical principles and integrity standards in medical writing.
  • Develop efficient workflows for producing consistent, high-quality medical documents.

Who Should Attend

Medical Writers Scientific Writers and Editors Medical Affairs Professionals Clinical Research Professionals Regulatory Affairs Professionals Pharmacovigilance Professionals Healthcare Communications Specialists Clinical Documentation Professionals Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Professionals Healthcare Researchers and Academics Medical Communications and Publications Teams Professionals responsible for preparing scientific and medical documents

Learning Outcomes

  • Plan and structure different types of medical and scientific documents.
  • Write clear, concise, accurate, and evidence-based medical content.
  • Interpret scientific literature and extract relevant clinical information.
  • Use medical and scientific terminology consistently and appropriately.
  • Summarise complex research findings without distorting the evidence.
  • Present clinical data, tables, figures, and study results effectively.
  • Develop properly structured scientific and medical reports.
  • Apply appropriate citation, referencing, and source-verification practices.
  • Identify scientific inconsistencies, unsupported claims, and documentation gaps.
  • Edit and proofread medical documents for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
  • Apply ethical and professional standards to medical and scientific communication.
  • Produce publication-ready and professionally controlled medical documents.

Course Outline

Day 1

Medical Writing Principles, Structure & Scientific Communication

  • Principles and scope of medical writing
  • Characteristics of effective medical communication
  • Understanding the target audience and communication purpose
  • Planning and structuring medical documents
  • Medical terminology and scientific language
  • Accuracy, clarity, conciseness, and objectivity
  • Organising complex clinical information
  • Writing with evidence and avoiding unsupported conclusions
  • Logical flow and information hierarchy
  • Common medical writing weaknesses
  • Professional writing standards and consistency
  • Practical Application: Analyse and restructure a poorly written medical document
Day 2

Scientific Literature, Evidence & Data Interpretation

  • Understanding scientific and medical literature
  • Literature search and source selection principles
  • Evaluating source credibility and relevance
  • Reading and interpreting research studies
  • Study objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions
  • Understanding clinical and statistical information
  • Extracting key findings from scientific publications
  • Summarising evidence without changing its meaning
  • Distinguishing evidence from interpretation and opinion
  • Identifying limitations and uncertainties
  • Referencing and source documentation
  • Practical Application: Review a scientific publication and prepare an evidence-based medical summary
Day 3

Medical Documents, Reports & Scientific Manuscripts

  • Structure of medical and scientific reports
  • Clinical and scientific report writing
  • Research summaries and literature reviews
  • Scientific manuscript structure
  • Abstract development
  • Introduction, methodology, results, and discussion
  • Clinical case reports and case-based writing
  • Medical education and training materials
  • Patient and healthcare professional information materials
  • Tables, figures, and data presentation
  • Consistency across long and complex documents
  • Practical Application: Develop a structured medical report from a provided clinical or scientific case
Day 4

Regulatory, Clinical & Pharmaceutical Medical Writing

  • Medical writing within clinical research
  • Clinical study documentation
  • Regulatory medical writing principles
  • Clinical and regulatory reports
  • Safety and pharmacovigilance documentation
  • Medical and scientific summaries
  • Pharmaceutical product information
  • Evidence-based promotional and non-promotional content
  • Compliance and documentation requirements
  • Managing source data and document traceability
  • Review cycles and cross-functional medical document approval
  • Practical Application: Draft and review a medical document using clinical and regulatory source information
Day 5

Editing, Quality Control & Professional Medical Writing Practice

  • Medical editing and substantive review
  • Scientific accuracy and consistency checks
  • Grammar, terminology, style, and formatting control
  • Fact-checking and source verification
  • Identifying contradictions and unsupported statements
  • Managing references and citations
  • Document version control and review workflows
  • Peer review and stakeholder feedback
  • Ethical standards, authorship, and publication integrity
  • Improving writing efficiency and productivity
  • Final quality assurance for medical documents
  • Final Workshop: Produce, edit, and quality-check a complete medical document from source material, applying evidence evaluation, structured writing, referencing, scientific accuracy, editorial review, and quality-control principles.

Upcoming Dates

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Madrid · 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026 · Classroom

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CityDatesPrice per ParticipantEarly Bird
Cape TownScheduled
2 – 6 Nov 2026€5,100—
Kuala LumpurScheduled
2 – 6 Nov 2026€4,400—
LisbonScheduled
9 – 13 Nov 2026€5,400—
LondonScheduled
16 – 20 Nov 2026€5,600—
DubaiScheduled
22 – 26 Nov 2026€4,400€3,960until 2 Nov
MadinahScheduled
23 – 27 Nov 2026€4,200€3,780until 2 Nov
MadridScheduled
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€5,400€4,860until 9 Nov
MakkahScheduled
7 – 11 Dec 2026€4,200€3,780until 16 Nov
ErbilScheduled
13 – 17 Dec 2026€3,100€2,790until 23 Nov
MarbellaScheduled
14 – 18 Dec 2026€5,400€4,860until 23 Nov
ManamaScheduled
14 – 18 Dec 2026€4,700€4,230until 23 Nov
MarrakeshScheduled
21 – 25 Dec 2026€4,300€3,870until 30 Nov
MilanScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€6,000€5,400until 7 Dec
MunichScheduled
4 – 8 Jan 2027€5,400€4,860until 14 Dec
FrankfurtScheduled
4 – 8 Jan 2027€5,800€5,220until 14 Dec
MuscatScheduled
11 – 15 Jan 2027€5,300€4,770until 21 Dec
OnlineScheduled
17 – 21 Jan 2027€1,700€1,530until 28 Dec
GenevaScheduled
18 – 22 Jan 2027€6,300€5,670until 28 Dec
ParisScheduled
25 – 29 Jan 2027€5,700€5,130until 4 Jan
RabatScheduled
1 – 5 Feb 2027€4,300€3,870until 11 Jan
SalalahScheduled
1 – 5 Feb 2027€5,300€4,770until 11 Jan
IstanbulScheduled
8 – 12 Feb 2027€4,700€4,230until 18 Jan
TrabzonScheduled
8 – 12 Feb 2027€4,700€4,230until 18 Jan
TunisiaScheduled
15 – 19 Feb 2027€4,300€3,870until 25 Jan
AmmanScheduled
21 – 25 Feb 2027€3,100€2,790until 1 Feb
AmsterdamScheduled
1 – 5 Mar 2027€5,400€4,860until 8 Feb
KigaliScheduled
1 – 5 Mar 2027€5,100€4,590until 8 Feb
BangkokScheduled
8 – 12 Mar 2027€6,100€5,490until 15 Feb
CairoScheduled
15 – 19 Mar 2027€3,300€2,970until 22 Feb
BarcelonaScheduled
15 – 19 Mar 2027€5,400€4,860until 22 Feb

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