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      "title": "Technical Writer occupation code 27-3042.00: job-title",
      "summary": "Medical Writer is listed as a sample reported job title for SOC 27-3042.00 Technical Writers",
      "body": "Medical Writer is listed as a sample reported job title for SOC 27-3042.00 Technical Writers\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Sample of reported job titles: Com Writer, Engineering Writer, Global Technical Writer, Grant Writer, Medical Writer, Narrative Writer, Principal Technical Writer, Requirements Analyst, Technical Report Writer”",
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      "evidence_quote": "Sample of reported job titles: Com Writer, Engineering Writer, Global Technical Writer, Grant Writer, Medical Writer, Narrative Writer, Principal Technical Writer, Requirements Analyst, Technical Report Writer",
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      "subject": "Technical Writer occupation code 27-3042.00",
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      "title": "AMWA Medical Writer Certified (MWC) credential: certification",
      "summary": "AMWA MWC certification requires a minimum of 2 years full-time paid work experience in medical writing, or equivalent part-time experience (4 years at 20 hours/week) within the past 5 years",
      "body": "AMWA MWC certification requires a minimum of 2 years full-time paid work experience in medical writing, or equivalent part-time experience (4 years at 20 hours/week) within the past 5 years\n\nWhat American Medical Writers Association actually says:\n\n“A minimum of 2 years of full-time, paid work experience in medical writing, or the equivalent (eg, 4 years of documented part-time work at 20 hours/week) within the past 5 years”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.amwa.org/page/mwc_steps",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "A minimum of 2 years of full-time, paid work experience in medical writing, or the equivalent (eg, 4 years of documented part-time work at 20 hours/week) within the past 5 years",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1891-medical-writer-how-to-start",
      "subject": "AMWA Medical Writer Certified (MWC) credential",
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        "topic": [
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      "id": "learn_r1891_medical_writer_how_to_start_a_3_mwc_degree_requirement",
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      "title": "AMWA MWC certification eligibility: education",
      "summary": "A bachelor's degree in any field is required for MWC certification, with exceptions for individuals with at least 5 years of verifiable full-time work experience in medical writing",
      "body": "A bachelor's degree in any field is required for MWC certification, with exceptions for individuals with at least 5 years of verifiable full-time work experience in medical writing\n\nWhat American Medical Writers Association actually says:\n\n“A bachelor's degree in any field of study is required. Exceptions to the requirement may be granted for individuals with at least 5 years of verifiable full-time work experience in the field (or equivalent).”",
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      "id": "learn_r1891_medical_writer_how_to_start_a_4_medical_writer_salary_range",
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      "title": "Medical writer beginning salaries: money.salary",
      "summary": "Junior-level or beginning medical writer salary range is $52,000 to $80,000 annually according to Salary.com, PayScale.com, and Glassdoor.com",
      "body": "Junior-level or beginning medical writer salary range is $52,000 to $80,000 annually according to Salary.com, PayScale.com, and Glassdoor.com\n\nWhat American Medical Writers Association actually says:\n\n“Sites such as Salary.com, PayScale.com, and Glassdoor.com indicate that a salary range for a junior-level or beginning medical writer is $52,000 to $80,000 annually”",
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      "evidence_quote": "Sites such as Salary.com, PayScale.com, and Glassdoor.com indicate that a salary range for a junior-level or beginning medical writer is $52,000 to $80,000 annually",
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      "id": "learn_r1891_medical_writer_how_to_start_a_5_medical_writer_steps",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "How to become a medical writer: career-path",
      "summary": "Five steps to become a medical writer: determine a focus, assess knowledge and skills, explore resources, showcase skills and experience, and network",
      "body": "Five steps to become a medical writer: determine a focus, assess knowledge and skills, explore resources, showcase skills and experience, and network\n\nWhat American Medical Writers Association actually says:\n\n“To get started, follow these steps. 1. Determine a focus. 2. Assess your knowledge and skills. 3. Explore resources. 4. Showcase Your Skills and Experience. 5. Network”",
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      "id": "learn_r1891_medical_writer_how_to_start_a_6_medical_writer_education_common",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Medical writer educational backgrounds: education",
      "summary": "Many medical communicators hold an advanced degree; some have medical or science degrees (PhD, PharmD, MD) while others have MFA or PhD in communications or English",
      "body": "Many medical communicators hold an advanced degree; some have medical or science degrees (PhD, PharmD, MD) while others have MFA or PhD in communications or English\n\nWhat American Medical Writers Association actually says:\n\n“Although it's not required, many medical communicators hold an advanced degree. Some have a medical or science degree (eg, PhD, PharmD, MD) or experience in academic settings or as bench scientists, pharmacists, physicians, or other health care professionals. Others have an MFA or a PhD in communications or English”",
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      "id": "learn_r1891_medical_writer_how_to_start_a_7_mwc_exam_details",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "AMWA MWC examination: certification-exam",
      "summary": "The MWC exam consists of 125 multiple-choice questions administered in 2.5 hours, covering 5 domains: Gathering, Evaluating, Organizing, Interpreting, and Presenting",
      "body": "The MWC exam consists of 125 multiple-choice questions administered in 2.5 hours, covering 5 domains: Gathering, Evaluating, Organizing, Interpreting, and Presenting\n\nWhat American Medical Writers Association actually says:\n\n“The 125-question, multiple-choice exam is administered in English, over a 2.5-hour period. The MWC exam covers 5 domains: Gathering, Evaluating, Organizing, Interpreting, and Presenting”",
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      "id": "learn_r1891_medical_writer_how_to_start_a_8_emwa_gimw_program",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "EMWA Getting into Medical Writing programme: career-path",
      "summary": "EMWA GIMW programme offers virtual sessions in spring and autumn with speakers sharing information on medical writing career pathways and resources for new medical writers",
      "body": "EMWA GIMW programme offers virtual sessions in spring and autumn with speakers sharing information on medical writing career pathways and resources for new medical writers\n\nWhat European Medical Writers Association actually says:\n\n“We offer a range of activities: Virtual sessions in the spring and autumn with a range of speakers sharing a wealth of information on medical writing career pathways.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://emwa.org/career/getting-into-medical-writing/",
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