Coffee With Carolinas
2021-10-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Attending the AMWA Medical Writing and Communications Virtual Annual Conference? Please join us for a chapter networking session at the conference. Meet fellow AMWA attendees from the Carolinas, discuss the conference, and learn about ways to get involved at the chapter level.
How to Attend?
Log in to the AMWA 2021 conference platform, click ‘Schedule,’ choose ‘Sessions and Plenaries,’ then click on the ‘Friday’ tab and select ‘Carolinas Chapter: Member Networking’ in the 9am time slot.

Let’s Get Organized! Practical Tips and Tricks for New Medical Writers
2021-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Are you wondering how best to get and stay organized under your growing workload as a Medical Writer? Come join us for a presentation by former AMWA Carolinas Chapter President Lydia Morris, as she shares helpful tips and tricks for organizing your work tasks and systems, including OneNote, email, time management strategies, and much more!
How to Attend?
Registration link to be provided week of Nov 1

Cookies and Cocoa with AMWA Carolinas
2021-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | SC
Join us for a virtual holiday celebration, complete with cookies & cocoa!
IF YOU REGISTER BY NOV 29 AND LIVE IN THE CAROLINAS, you’ll receive a cookie decorating kit & hot cocoa, courtesy of AMWA Carolinas.
Otherwise, please feel free to bring your own cookies & cocoa. During the event, we will share (& enjoy!) our decorated cookies, and share what we’ve added to our cocoa!
REGISTER HERE

Chapter Business Meeting
2022-01-20 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SC
It is almost time to vote for our 2022 AMWA Carolinas Executive Committee. The vote will be held virtually at our annual business meeting on January 20, 2022. We will also discuss our experiences from the 2021 National Conference.
The role of the Executive Committee is to fulfil the objectives and purpose of AMWA and manage the affairs of the Chapter. The Executive Committee is a required (per Chapter bylaws) sub-committee of the Chapter’s Board of Directors, which is a larger body that supports and extends the activities of the executive committee.
Positions and candidates are:

President: Kim Jochman
President-elect: Demetrius Carter
Secretary: Nina Oshiokpekhai
Treasurer: Simone Otto

To attend the meeting, please register here.

AMWA Carolinas Book Club
2022-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Join us for a discussion of Empire of Pain, the Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, by Patrick Radden Keefe.
Registration link is coming soon.

The Times They Are a Changin’: Managing Change in Every Role
2022-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Change is a way of life for medical writers. Regulations, client needs, and best practices are constantly evolving. Developing skills to manage this change builds your leadership capability. Learn about the roles involved in rolling out something new (initiator, expert, leader, advocate, and participant) and how to leverage each of those roles to execute change. Discover how to break down complex changes into manageable steps to maximize your chances of enacting successful lasting change.
Presenter: Jenni Pickett, PhD, Medical Writer and Consultant, Whitsell Innovations, Inc.
To register: click here.
Handout: AMWA Carolinas March 2022 Change handout

Virtual Spring Conference
2022-05-06 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Learn more about our 2022 AMWA Carolinas Spring Virtual Conference here.
To register, click here.

AMWA 2022 Southeast Regional Conference
2022-06-13 - 2022-06-14 | SC
The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) invites you to the AMWA 2022 Southeast Regional Conference, taking place June 13 and 14 at the Luminary Hotel & Co. in Fort Myers, Florida.
Join experts in the field of medical communication for education sessions and connect with professionals in the field. Whether you are interested in getting started as a medical writer or editor, enhancing your skills, or exploring a freelance career, the program line-up has opportunities for you, including

Developing a Clinical Evaluation Strategy with an Eye to Regulatory and Quality Requirements
Leveraging Public Relations in Medical Communications
Resources for Researching Medical Devices Using Publicly Available Databases
Think Like an Editor: Improving Document Quality for Regulatory Submissions
Communicating Science to the Public
Freelance Jam Session

The program also offers, the highly rated, intensive, small group, interactive workshops that are a staple of AMWA conferences. The following writing and regulatory programs are featured:

Strategies for Persuasive Writing Workshop
Advanced Writing
Regulations: What Does a Medical Writer Need to Know?

AMWA welcomes all who are interested in the field to join us for an engaging experience. Visit the AMWA Southeast Regional Conference webpage for detailed program information and to register.

Networking Happy Hour in Charleston, SC Area
2022-09-10 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Tavern and Table Restaurant, 100 Church Street, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Come grab a drink & some snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas while getting to know your fellow medical communicators in the Charleston area!

Date: Sat, Sep 10th, 2022
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Location: Tavern and Table Restaurant, 100 Church Street, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Note: The plan is to meet on the outdoor patio. In the event of rain, the event will move inside.

Register for this event here by Sep 9th, 2022: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA8A82EA5FDC16-rsvp

Any questions? Contact Alexis Nagel (alexis.nagel@lexicongrants.com)

Wine & Weeds Charitable Activity in Raleigh Area
2022-09-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Come have a glass of wine & give back to our local community while getting to know your fellow medical communicators in the Raleigh Area! Wine+Weeds is a weekly weeding party that stewards the gardens on Raleigh City Farm.

Date: Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Raleigh City Farm, 800 N Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27604

Note: Gather in front of the red farmer shed.

Register for this event here by Sep 9, 2022
Please bring the following:

A signed copy of this waiver
Water bottle
Protective, close-toe shoes
Gardening gloves

Street parking is available along Blount, Franklin & Person Streets (note posted parking restrictions); do not park in the Person Street Plaza lot.
In the event of inclement weather (ie, severe thunderstorms, heat advisory), we will cancel/reschedule.

Networking Happy Hour in Asheville Area
2022-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Avenue M Restaurant, 791 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Come grab a drink & some snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas while getting to know your fellow medical communicators in the Asheville area!
Click here to register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=iloc8zdab&oeidk=a07eje8o7b34a33c21f

Virtual Educational Session: Efficiency Tips & Tricks
2022-10-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SC
So much to do!! How can you work smarter to get more done in less time?? Join us to hear tips on how these fellow medical communicators are using hardware, software, and other strategies to increase their efficiencies:

Alyson Wolk, Whitsell Innovations, Inc: Using a “prioritization and delegation matrix” to help prioritize work and hand off documents when delegation is an option.
Kim Jochman, Merck & Co., Inc: Windows tips & tricks, including minimizing all windows at once & quickly accessing files from your Windows task bar
BJ Witkin, Xeris Pharmaceuticals: MS Word tips, including using the Quick Access toolbar to make commands more accessible, using Draw Table & the Eraser functions for complex tables, and using multiple monitors more effectively
Kelly Crossett, Whitsell Innovations, Inc: Using a programmable (gaming) mouse to accomplish repetitive tasks in almost any application

Thanks to our fabulous presenters and to all who attended!
The recording is available here (use passcode #3K%m6xC): Recording
The handout is available here: Handout

Chapter Dinner in Denver, CO
2022-11-03 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | 3 Margaritas Downtown, 519 16th St Mall, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Chapter dinner registrants, did you hear the news? We have such a large group of chapter members gathering in Denver for the chapter dinner, we had to change restaurants! We are still meeting at 5:30 pm on Thursday in the Sheraton lobby, but we are walking to 3 Margaritas Downtown for a 6 pm reservation instead of Dierks. Check your inbox for an email from Demetrius Carter for details. Drinks & appetizers will be provided by the Chapter.

AMWA Carolinas Chapter Asheville Holiday Event
2022-12-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Madness Asheville, 1020 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28804
Celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming holiday season with your fellow medical communicators! Enjoy drinks & snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas! We are excited to announce we will have 3 events this year to reach more of our membership – 1 event in the RTP area, 1 event in the Asheville area, and 1 event in the Triad area.
Asheville area party:

Date: Dec 1st, 2022
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Madness Asheville, 1020 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804

Register here for the Asheville party by Nov 29, 2022.
Contact: Mechelle Akers mreneeakers@gmail.com

AMWA Carolinas Chapter RTP Holiday Event
2022-12-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Page Road Grill, 5416 Page Road, Durham, NC, 27703
Celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming holiday season with your fellow medical communicators! Enjoy drinks & snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas! We are excited to announce we will have 3 events this year to reach more of our membership – 1 event in the RTP area, 1 event in the Asheville area, and 1 event in the Triad area.
RTP area party:

Date: Dec 8th, 2022
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Page Road Grill, 5416 Page Road, Durham, NC 27703

Register here for the RTP party by Dec 1st, 2022.

AMWA Carolinas Chapter Triad Holiday Event
2022-12-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Village Tavern, 2000 Griffith Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103
Celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming holiday season with your fellow medical communicators! Enjoy drinks & snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas! We are excited to announce we will have 3 events this year to reach more of our membership – 1 event in the RTP area, 1 in the Asheville area, and 1 event in the Triad area.
Triad area party:

Date: Dec 14th, 2022
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Village Tavern, 2000 Griffith Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (Please note the address, there are 2 locations in the area)

Register here for the Triad party by Dec 7th, 2022.
Local Contact: Luisa Giannangelo lgiannangelo18@yahoo.com

Annual AMWA Carolinas Business Meeting
2023-01-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom event
Please join the AMWA Carolinas Board of Directors for the 2023 Annual Business Meeting.
We will confirm our slate of officers for the year and review our accomplishments and achievements for 2022. We will also preview our plans for the year and gather your input on how we can be even more impactful for 2023.
2023 Executive Committee Slate
President: Demetrius Carter
President-Elect: Jenni Pickett
Treasurer: Simone Otto
Secretary: Nina Oshiokpekhai
Missed it? The slides are available here: Annual Business Meeting_AMWA Carolinas_Jan 2023 final.

AMWA Carolinas Book Club
2023-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom event
Please join us for our 2023 Book Club virtual meeting! The book selection is Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again by Eric Topol. This meeting is open to members and nonmembers from inside or outside the Carolinas!
“An optimistic vision of medicine’s rapidly approaching future that should be required reading for the public and medical people alike.” – Booklist
Please register here by February 22, 2023.

Virtual Session: Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile
2023-03-21 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom event
Is your LinkedIn profile a bit outdated? Are you disappointed with the content you see on your feed? Would you like to learn how to easily create free graphics? Join AMWA Carolinas for our virtual event on March 21 at 6:30 pm Eastern to learn how to improve your profile, customize your feed, and use Canva to create visuals. This event will be led by Jenni Pickett and will feature an interview with Crystal Herron on how she uses LinkedIn to market, connect, and educate.
Thank you for joining our session. Please find the slides here: LinkedIn slides 21Mar2023
You can access a recording of the session here. Please enter password q8D0DH$p.

Pre-conference Networking Event
2023-05-04 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | NoDA Brewing Tapas, 1118 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Please join the AMWA Carolinas chapter for a pre-conference networking event!
When? Thursday, May 4th, starting at 6:30 PM
Where? NoDA Brewing Tapas, 1118 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC.
Drinks (limited to soft drinks, beer, and wine) and appetizers will be provided, so please take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members. This event is open to all Chapter members, regardless of your conference registration status. To attend the networking event, please follow this registration link and finalize your plans by Wednesday, May 3rd.

AMWA Carolinas 2023 Spring Conference
2023-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Save the date for the AMWA Carolinas 2023 Spring Conference on May 5, 2023 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, NC.
Please visit our Conference Page for more details!

Crafting Careers: The Synergy Between Medical Writing and Regulatory Affairs
2023-09-20 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr., Durham, NC, 27709, United States
Join the North Carolina Regulatory Affairs Forum (NCRAF) and the American Medical Writers Association Carolinas Chapter (AMWA Carolinas) for a unique joint networking and panel discussion event. Whether you’re a professional eyeing a transition or a PhD student/postdoc seeking a career in these fields, this is your opportunity to dive deep into the world of medical writing and regulatory affairs. Our panelists will share their personal journeys, demystifying the overlapping skills and expertise needed in both fields. Enjoy an hour of networking, appetizers, and soft drinks, followed by a 90-minute enlightening discussion with an open floor for audience questions.
Moderator:

Demetrius Carter, SVP Regulatory Sciences & Medical Affairs, Certara Synchrogenix

Panelists:

Kim Jochman, PhD, RAC, Sr. Director Med Writing, Merck
Sam Suarez, PhD, Senior Principal Medical Writer, Regulatory Strategic Writing, AbbVie
Seth DePuy, PhD, Manager Regulatory Affairs, Premier Consulting
Rebekah Schulz, PhD, PMP, Regulatory Affairs Consultant, Parexel

Event Format:

Hybrid: In-Person and via Zoom (link in registration confirmation email)

Agenda:

Networking: 5:30 – 6:30 pm EDT. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served (in-person only).
Panel Discussion: 6:30 – 8:00 pm EDT

Location:

NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr., Durham, NC 27709

Registration:

Link: https://ncraf.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2177139
Cost:

$20 until Sept. 6th, 2023;
$30 after that.

Deadline: Please Register by Sept. 6th, 2023.

Chapter Dinner in Baltimore
2023-10-26 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | La Scala Ristorante Italiano, 1012 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Headed to the AMWA National Conference in Baltimore? Please join us for the AMWA Carolinas Chapter Dinner!
Due to the restaurant policies in the Inner Harbor area, this year we are doing a prepaid prix fixe dinner, please sign up and pre-pay by October 20 to join us.
The restaurant is La Scala Ristorante Italiano, located about a 7-minute walk from the conference hotel. The cost includes soft drinks, coffee, salad, an entree, and dessert. The chapter is also providing drink tickets and appetizers.

Date & Time: Thursday Oct 26 6:00 pm (meet in the Lobby of the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront 5:30 – 5:45 pm)
Restaurant: La Scala
Registration: Click here to register (please register by Oct 20)
Cost: $46.50 due at registration

Questions? Contact Jenni Pickett, AMWA Carolinas President-Elect, at jenni.pickett@gmail.com.

AMWA Carolinas Chapter Charlotte Holiday Event
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Tap & Vine Ballantyne, 7828 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming holiday season with your fellow medical communicators! Enjoy drinks & snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas!
Time:
Friday, December 1, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Location:
Tap & Vine Ballantyne (Stonecrest)
7828 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
Registration:
AMWA Carolinas Chapter Charlotte area holiday party

AMWA Carolinas Chapter Asheville Area Holiday Event
2023-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Little D’s, 952 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming holiday season with your fellow medical communicators! Enjoy drinks & snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas!
Time:
Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Location:
Little D’s
952 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
Register by Nov 29th, 2023: AMWA Carolinas Chapter Asheville Holiday Event

AMWA Carolinas Chapter Greenville (SC) Holiday Event
2023-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Yard House, 1025 Woodruff Rd Bldg. L101, Greenville, SC, 29607, United States
Celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming holiday season with your fellow medical communicators! Enjoy drinks & snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas!
Time:
Monday, December 4, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST
Location:
Yard House
1025 Woodruff Rd Bldg. L101
Greenville, SC 29607
Register (by Dec 1st, 2023): AMWA Carolinas Chapter Greenville, SC Holiday Event

AMWA Carolinas Chapter Triad Area Holiday Event
2023-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Village Tavern, 2000 Griffith Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103
Celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming holiday season with your fellow medical communicators! Enjoy drinks & snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas!
Time:
Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Location:
Village Tavern
2000 Griffith Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Registration link: AMWA Carolinas Chapter Triad Holiday Event

AMWA Carolinas Chapter Triangle Area Holiday Event
2023-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Page Road Grill, 5416 Page Road, Durham, NC, 27703
Celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming holiday season with your fellow medical communicators! Enjoy drinks & snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas!
Time:
Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST
Location:
Page Road Grill
5416 Page Road
Durham, NC 27703
Register by Dec 6th, 2023: AMWA Carolinas Chapter Triangle Holiday Event

AMWA Carolinas Wilmington post-Holiday Event
2024-01-10 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 5035 Market St, Wilmington, NC, 28405, United States
Celebrate the upcoming year with your fellow medical communicators! Enjoy drinks & snacks courtesy of AMWA Carolinas!
Time:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 6PM EST
Location:
Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar (5035 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405)
Register: AMWA Carolinas Chapter Wilmington post-Holiday Event

Virtual Annual Business Meeting & AI Tool Discussion
2024-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SC
The Executive Committee will be elected at our virtual annual business meeting on Tuesday, January 30 at 6:30 pm, which will also feature treasurer and committee reports and a group discussion of the artificial intelligence tools presented at the AMWA National Conference in Baltimore. Registration page
The AMWA Carolinas Board of Directors proposes the below slate of officers for the 2024 AMWA Carolinas Executive Committee:

President: Jenni Pickett (current President-elect)
President-elect: Jaya Samaranayake (bio below)
Treasurer: Simone Otto (incumbent)
Secretary: Nina Oshiokpekhai (incumbent)

President-elect bio:
Jaya is a senior regulatory medical writer at Trilogy Writing & Consulting and is based in Durham, NC. Jaya has a Master’s degree in cancer immunology and a PhD in cancer biology. She joined AMWA in 2018 and has volunteered as secretary for the Florida chapter, section editor for the AMWA journal, and most recently on the 2023 Carolinas chapter conference committee.
For bios of the incumbents, please see About Us.
Additional nominations may be submitted in writing to the President-elect (jenni.pickett at gmail.com) and must be received at least 15 days before voting begins. Such nominations must be signed by at least 10 Chapter members in good standing and must be accompanied by an email from the candidate stating that they will serve if elected.

Events recap:
AMWA Carolinas Annual Business Meeting Slides
