Connect with AMWA Carolinas this month for several career-enriching activities. Dive into a discussion of the impact of racism on health outcomes at our February Book Club, enhance your expertise in our March virtual event on clinical trial data, contribute to the pivotal 2024 Freelance Medical Communicator Tools of the Trade Survey, and join NCRAF for an insightful review of FDA activities. Plus, welcome the newly elected 2024 Executive Committee. Read on to discover how you can enjoy these opportunities! |
Call for Sponsors: Chapter Conference |
Sponsorship of our chapter conference is a great local public relations opportunity, an ideal place to recruit new writers or freelancers, and an important way to support the education initiatives of AMWA, a nonprofit organization. We offer a Freelance Sponsorship Package ($40) and 3 levels of corporate sponsorship ($150 Silver, $300 Gold, $600 Platinum). This year’s full-day, in-person conference in Chapel Hill on May 3 will feature 2 educational tracks about leadership, regulatory writing, plain language, lean writing, and more! To learn about our sponsorship perks, please email Simone Otto at treasurer@amwacarolinas.org. For more information, visit: 2024 Spring Conference – AMWA – Carolinas Chapter |
February 2024 Book Club Meeting |
Our 2024 Book Club Selection is Under the Skin by Linda Villarosa. From an award-winning writer at the New York Times Magazine and a contributor to the 1619 Project, this book tells the full story of racial health disparities in America, revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and the health of our nation. Join us for a discussion led by Emma Arigi, PhD. Date: Thursday, Feb 20Time: 6:30 – 8 pm Location: Virtual (Zoom)Registration page |
March Virtual Event Clinical Trial Data: How to Write More Than Just Numbers |
Join us for a virtual session focused on the skills required to interpret clinical trial data. This interactive session is designed to elevate your understanding of how to convey the significance of data beyond the numbers in tables. This event will be presented by Kim Jochman, PhD, RAC, Senior Director of Medical Writing at Merck. Proceeds from this session will help AMWA Carolinas provide a reduced rate for students and postdocs at the Chapter Conference. Date: Monday, March 18 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Location: Virtual (Zoom) Cost: $25 Registration page |
Freelance Tools Survey |
Monica Nicosia has initiated the 2024 edition of the Freelance Medical Communicator Tools of the Trade Survey, aiming to gather insights into the digital tools used by freelance medical writers and editors. This valuable survey, now in its third iteration, helps our community stay informed about best practices and trends in our field. Previous surveys have been well-received, with findings presented at AMWA conferences and published in the AMWA Journal. We encourage all freelance members to contribute to this endeavor. Your participation not only enriches the data but also, by providing your email, you’ll receive a summary of the comprehensive results in a handy pdf format. Take the survey today at https://s.surveyplanet.com/7r30rh40 and help shape our understanding of the tools that empower our work. The tentative closing date for the survey is March 1. |
NCRAF Collaboration |
As part of our collaboration with the North Carolina Regulatory Affairs Forum, we are excited to share their events that may be of interest to our members. Review of Key FDA (CDER) Activities in 2023 Date & Time: February 29, 2024 | Networking: 5:30-6:30 PM, Seminar: 6:30-8:00 PM Location: UCB Biosciences, 4000 Paramount Parkway, Suite 200, Morrisville, NC Speaker: Merrie Mosedale, Regulatory Science Lead at UCB Biosciences Format: Hybrid (In-person & Zoom) Overview: Reflect on the FDA (CDER)’s pivotal activities over the past year with Merrie Mosedale. Understand the impact and implications for the industry. Pricing: Free for NCRAF members; $20 for non-members. For event details and to register, visit www.ncraf.org. |
January Event Recap |
The 2024 Executive Committee was elected at our virtual annual business meeting on Tuesday, January 30, which also featured a discussion of the artificial intelligence tools presented at the AMWA National Conference in Baltimore. President: Jenni Pickett President-elect: Jaya Samaranayake Treasurer: Simone Otto Secretary: Nina Oshiokpekhai Thank you to all who attended and contributed to our discussion! The slides from the Annual Business Meeting are available here: Business meeting slides |