Medical Writer/Editor New York City, NY or Raleigh/Durham, NC

Faith Winter, MS

*** **** **** ******, ***. **G, New York, NY 10128 ~ 212-***-****

October 24, 2008

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing in regard to medical writer/editor position. My background in writing/editing medical science, medical education as well as the pharmaceutical industry and make me a strong candidate for such a position. Some of my relevant skills and experiences include:

 Seasoned medical writer/editor – contributed to grants, books, abstracts, journal submissions; promotional materials, PowerPoint presentations, and posters

 Experience in medical communications, medical advertising, developing promotional pieces (DTP) and educational materials (CME)

 Former career in medical academics

 Presented at national medical meetings

 Extensive experience researching a variety of medical topics

 Practiced ability to interpret clinical information

 Familiar with ACCME guidelines and FDA/DDMAC regulations, and AMA style

 Broad knowledge of therapeutic areas of medical science and easily adaptable to new ones

 Extensive knowledge in diabetes and CVS, some cardiology and oncology

 Advanced computer skills

 MS degree from NYU

My resume is attached for your further information. I would love to discuss this opportunity with you.

Thank you for your consideration.

Very truly yours,

Faith Winter

Writing samples available

Faith Winter, MS

235 East 87th Street Apt 12G

New York, New York 10128

212-***-**** – ********@***.***

SUMMARY

Experienced medical writer/editor with extensive background in a medical communications and medical education; developed educational materials on a wide variety of topics, knowledgeable in CME/ACCME and FDA/DDMAC requirements

Seasoned public speaker

EXPERIENCE

RECENT FREELANCE

NEW YORK HOSPITAL RESEARCH DIVISION Medical Writer/Editor- (ongoing) Edit/rewrite proposals, grants, journal articles, Develop PowerPoint presentations

SURGE/CORBETT ACCEL - Medical Copy Editor- (DTP) - Edit all materials in assigned account including fair balance as determined by FDA/DDMAC

EURO RSCG LIFE - Medical Writer (DTP) - Develop slide kits with speaker notes and marketing strategy for new insulin

MEDREVIEWS - Medical Writer/Editor (CME & DTP) - Edit, rewrite, and fact-check physicians manuscripts for monograph, edit slide sets, promotional pieces

WISHBONE - Copyeditor- (DTP) - Copy edit pharmaceutical advertising materials on diabetes

INSTITUTE FOR URBAN AND GLOBAL HEALTH, NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Consultant (CME)

Needs Assessment Project - Research medical literature and other resources to develop needs assessments and content for medical school course material, post graduate work and CME on immigrant health .

6/1999–2/2001 WE MOVE, Medical communications company specializing in neurology

CME and Project Manager - Plan and implement all medical education projects for pharmaceutical clients

 Review, edit, proofread copy from freelance writers, write copy as needed

 Coordinate writers, designers, production and distribution according to budget

 Assure compliance of all CME activities with standards of ACCME

 Run exhibit booth at scientific meetings

 Work with advisory boards

 Recruit authors and presenters

 Projects included:

­ International Conference 1999: Basic and Therapeutic Aspects of Botulinum and Tetanus Toxins

Responsible for all aspects of meeting planning and management including: content, speakers, abstract management, and poster session design for 600 scientists and physicians

­ Scientific and Therapeutic Aspects of Botulinum Toxin - textbook based on proceedings of conference

­ The Role of Chemodenervation in Spasticity Management - videotape CME activity

­ Update of teaching slide sets as CME activities

­ Development of Web–based CME activities

1998–1999

WINTER DESIGN – Freelance-Provided - research, writing and PowerPoint presentations

Clients included - Ogilvy & Mather, Andersen Consulting, Merrill Lynch, Worldvision, RR Donnelly, Salomon Smith Barney, Paine Webber, and Warburg, Sullivan & Cromwell, Mercer Consulting and more

Scholastic New Media - READ 180, reading intervention program: wrote proposal that secured contract with Department of Defense Schools, created follow-up planning documents, PowerPoint presentations andother marketing materials.

1997–1998 DELOITTE & TOUCHE CONSULTING GROUP, Health Care Division, New York, NY

Business Analyst/Administrator (limited assignment)

 Created client PowerPoint presentations, compiled information and data formatted in professional presentation

Performed data research including Internet and other on-line and library services

1977–1997 MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE/MEDICAL CENTER, New York, NY

Diabetes Educator/Research Coordinator - Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism

With diabetes team developed and managed certified diabetes education program based on ACCME

 Counseled patients and families

 Created medical educational materials for patients and physicians

 Created abstracts, posters, and slide sets

 Presented at national medical meetings

 Wrote/edited division materials such as - grants, promotional pieces, fund raising materials, and newsletters

 Initiated/collaborated on various research projects and presented/published results

 Managed research database

 Trained by Eli Lilly to conduct phase III trial

 Organized - special events, public relations, and marketing

EDUCATION N Y U School of Education (Omicron Nu, National Honor Society) MS, Nutrition /Education

REGIS COLLEGE, Weston, Massachusetts BA, Nutrition/Science

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