FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chapel Hill, NC, October 31, 2024 – Whitsell Innovations, Inc. (WI), a leader in medical and scientific communications, is excited to announce a series of upcoming seminars aimed at providing aspiring medical writers with an overview of the field of medical writing. These seminars will provide a comprehensive explanation of medical writing, offer practical insights on the documents that medical writers support, and discuss the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this rapidly evolving field. Led by seasoned experts, these sessions are designed to cater to those looking to break into medical writing.
These seminars will also include a discussion of the WI Internship Program, an 18-month paid position to help introduce medical writing to promising candidates. The ideal applicants are PhD‑level scientists who are transitioning from their postdoctoral laboratory position into a career in industry; however, all applicants with an appropriate scientific background will be considered. A passion for science, writing talent, a strong work ethic, and a desire to learn about written communication in a regulated environment are prerequisites.
Sessions include:
- November 6, 2024: North Carolina Central University by Laura Bisogno, PhD, Medical Writer and Consultant at WI
- November 13, 2024: Duke University by Abigail Agoglia, PhD, Medical Writer and Consultant at WI
- November 21, 2024: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by Abigail Agoglia, PhD, Medical Writer and Consultant at WI
- December 11, 2024: General Session (open to all) by Chantelle Rein-Smith, PhD, CMPP, Principal Medical Writer and Consultant at WI
- December 17, 2024: University of Massachusetts Amherst by Maureen Piotrowski, MBA, Medical Writer and Consultant at WI
- January 15, 2025: University of Illinois at Chicago by Teresa McNally, PhD, Senior Medical Writer and Consultant at WI
- January 16, 2025: Purdue University by Haroon Mohammad, PhD, Medical Writer and Consultant at WI
- January 21, 2025: General Session (open to all) by Claire Gianakas, PhD, Medical Writer and Consultant at WI
“We are thrilled to offer these seminars as they provide not only valuable insights into the world of medical writing, but also empower aspiring medical writers to contribute to the healthcare community” [Aron Larson, Operations Specialist, WI]
Registration Information
Interested participants should reach out to their institution to register for the non-general session events. For registration to a general session, please contact internship@whitsellinnovations.com.
2025 Timeline for Internship Applications:
- January 6, 2025 – Applications open
- February 2, 2025 – Applications close at 11:59pm ET (no exceptions)
- March 10, 2025 to March 28, 2025 – Interviews with selected candidates
- March 31, 2025 – Notifications of selection to Internship Program
- April 14, 2025 – Tentative first day of Internship Program
About WI
WI is a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council-certified, woman-owned small business that specializes in medical writing, quality control review, and electronic regulatory submissions. Since 2006 we have supported global pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients with excellence in regulatory writing, publications, and safety documentation. We support the life science community with clarity, reliability, and integrity. Headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC, our staff spans all US time zones and is composed of individuals with industry backgrounds and scientific educations, most with advanced degrees. At WI, we speak science, and we love what we do!
Contact: info@whitsellinnovations.com
Website: www.whitsellinnovations.com
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This release was written with the assistance of ChatGPT-4o (OpenAI, 2024), and was reviewed and edited by our team.
