Health Podcast Library

Build Your Medical Writing Portfolio: A Guide for CME Writers

Sep 4, 2024
10:43

Episode Description

You've got the writing skills. You're passionate about medical education. But every prospective CME client asks for that elusive portfolio. Sound familiar?

If you're an aspiring CME writer feeling stuck in this catch-22, you're in the right place. Today, we're breaking down how to build a compelling CME portfolio from scratch - even if you've never had a single client. 

Listen in to:

  1. Discover three practical strategies to build an impressive CME writing portfolio from scratch
  2. Learn how to showcase your existing skills and experience in a way that appeals to CME clients
  3. Get insider tips on creating portfolio-worthy samples like needs assessments and blog posts

Ready to turn your blank page into a showcase of your talents? Let's dive in.

Resources

Ready, Steady, CME!

Portfolio-building playbooks

WriteCME Pro

Finding the Freelance Clients You Deserve

7 Unexpected Strategies To Refresh Your CME Needs Assessment

How to Streamline Your Medical Writing Literature Review Process

Elevate Your Medical Writing: How to Choose the Right Literature Review Approach for Your Project

Timestamps

00:00 Alex discusses creating a CME medical writing portfolio for newbies. We explore three options for building a portfolio.

03:25 Diversify needs assessments, consider audience, interprofessional education.

08:12 Build your CME portfolio through networking, courses, and feedback.

09:54 Customize your portfolio to highlight professionalism and reliability. Subscribe for CME writing tips and resources.

Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!

Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fall Back to School Sale

We're running a back-to-school sale September 2 through 12. Standalone CME writing toolkits, business kits, and quarterly WriteCME Pro membership — all at the best pricing we've offered this year. Everything's at www.alexhowson.com. Link's in the show notes.



This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Proudly Supported by

Patrons of Health Podcast Library

AAOS Now Podcast
OrthoInfo
AAOS Career Podcast
Achieving Health
Aging Like a Pro
Stronger After Stroke

Supporting Shows

Beyond The Paper Gown Podcast
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health IT
Speak Up For Your Health
Hopeful Hints
Thriving with Addiction with Dr. Jonathan Avery
This Just In Radio Show
Faces of Digital Health
Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare, One Cup at a Time
Cuts and Consults
Healthcare for Humans