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1. What is Medical Writing?

Medical writing refers to the art of writing scientific documentation by a person who is a specialized writer (a medical writer). Such kind of a person is engaged in communication in the medical or allied professions and sciences.

2. How big is the Medical Writing industry?

Medical writing is viewed as a fast developing discipline, which involves writing on topics useful for the medical fraternity and drug development. Today, medical writing can be seen as an established function in the pharmaceutical world, with the emphasis on a well-structured document that presents information and the underlying diagnosis/analysis clearly and concisely.

In India, there is a vast scope for this field and upcoming medical writers. Increasingly, pharmaceutical companies are turning to India in order to tap the medical writing potential of the country.

The market for medical writing today is over $600 million and has been growing at a rate of 15 per cent a year over the past few years.

3. What are the employment opportunities available in the Medical Writing industry?

India possesses a pool of qualified, talented and experienced medical scientists. Every year, the country produces approximately three million graduates, 700,000 post-graduates and 1500 PhDs in the scientific stream. Around 18,000 medical graduates passing out from 200 medical schools are also included.

4. What are the opportunities for growth in the Medical Writing field?

Professionals with a thorough knowledge of good clinical practice, drug development, experience with basic and clinical sciences and good writing skills have a very good opening in the field of Medical Writing. Students can have a lucrative and stimulating career in the Medical Writing sphere. Freelance writing is another attractive option for some experienced individuals.

5. What are the jobs available in the Medical writing Industry?

Full-time (managerial level and others) and freelance jobs are available in this industry.

6. What are the salaries offered in this field?

Medical writers in the Pharmaceutical industry may start with a salary of $75,000 a year, but can top $100,000 after three or four years. Once a writer reaches the managerial level, you might make $120,000 or more.

7. Why do I require training to work within the Medical Writing Industry?

Medical Writing is a specialized skill that is best acquired in an organized fashion. Training in Medical Writing is likely to enhance job efficiency and create core competence required to be a good medical writer. Medical Writing@TWB enables you to enhance your skills in the following areas:

Domain Knowledge
Team Work
People Skills
Communication Skills

8. What does the TWB Medical Writing training offer?

TWB gives you the opportunity to grow within the industry. It equips you with the skills and knowledge required to grow in the Medical Writing industry. TWB’s quality training will help you become more effective and efficient in your work.

9. Why should I choose TWB?

TWB’s popularity as a training institute has been growing. TWB’s training will give you the edge you require to enhance your opportunities for growth within the industry. TWB’s constant interaction with writers enables it to provide hands-on and relevant training in this field. The training programs offered by TWB are comprehensive and practical. Knowledge imparted during these training sessions can be applied in everyday situations.

10. What is the minimum educational qualification required to attend this training?

This program can be undertaken by anyone who has completed the Pre-University certification level.

11. I am currently employed. Will I have the option of attending the program during the weekend?

Yes. We have scheduled programs for the convenience of those who are currently employed and need to continue with their employment.

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