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AMWA-NE Roundtable Discussions

2012-02-12T21:26:00.001-05:00

Today I attended the AMWA-NE Roundtable Brunch Discussions. My table discussed: "Blogging for Medical Writers." Great discussion with my peers; great guidance by the table leader. Some of us already blogged, and some didn't. At the end of the 2-hours, I think we agreed that all should. So many benefits. The biggest is: it's good for business!________________________________________________
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Getting Noticed by AMWA-NE

2012-02-08T13:19:00.002-05:00

The February 2012 issue (p3) of the AMWA New England Chapter News, acknowledges Cheryl's contribution to the national AMWA publication --> The latest issue of the AMWA Journal [2011;26(4):165-166] includes an article by Cheryl Lathrop: “Electronic, Portable, and Green: Imperatives for Creating Today’s e-Portfolio.” Cheryl is a freelance medical writer in Walpole, Mass.

Creating Today's e-Portfolio

2012-01-26T00:28:00.003-05:00

Cheryl wrote an article for the latest issue of the AMWA JOURNAL (Volume 26, Number 4, 2011) entitled: “Electronic, Portable, and Green: Imperatives for Creating Today’s e-Portfolio”. The AMWA JOURNAL is the official journal of the American Medical Writers Association; this issue was the GREEN THEME ISSUE.

There's a link to the article in the "AMWA Journal Blog": "Happy (Green) New Year!" (January 5, 2012)

CAREER NIGHT: Create a Medical Writing Portfolio!

2011-11-11T21:47:00.011-05:00

On November 9 for Career Night, Cheryl was a guest lecturer at the "Nutrition Communication Masters Program" at Tufts, in Boston. She taught a classroom version of her popular AMWA "No Portfolio? No Problem!" class. Students can now create a writing portfolio and be ready to apply for their first job.

Cheryl Receives "Distinguished Service Award"

2011-11-05T23:02:00.000-05:00

At the Annual Meeting of the Appalachian Mountain Club, SouthEast Mass Chapter, Cheryl was awarded the chapter's 2011 Distinguished Service Award (DSA). The DSA is awarded each year to the person that gave the most distinguished volunteer service to the chapter.

Cheryl is the Communications Chair and sits on the Executive Board. As chair, she produces the monthly chapter newsletter (both print and electronic), the chapter website, and the monthly chapter e-blast for a readership of 3000 members. Cheryl has also spent 2011 converting the chapter from print materials to electronic materials and introducing the chapter to the use of Social Networking (FB, TW, LI).

AMWA-NE "Freelance Forum" panelist

2011-04-12T00:15:00.002-05:00

On Saturday, April 9, Cheryl was a panelist at the "Freelance Forum" at the 9th Biennial New England Conference hosted by the New England Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA-NE). During the 3-hour session, Cheryl and the other panelists (all successful freelance editors and writers) answered questions from the audience of new and wannabe freelances.

Seminar: No Portfolio? No Problem!

2011-03-01T01:45:00.003-05:00

On Sunday, February 27, Cheryl taught a roundtable seminar at the "Professional Development Day" hosted by the New England Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA-NE). Cheryl showed how to create a medical writing portfolio -- how to re-purpose what you already have, create new writing samples, get people to let you write for them, and make your new writing samples look polished and professional. "No Portfolio? No Problem!" Copyright 2011 Cheryl Lathrop.

AMWA Core Curriculum Certificates Awarded

2010-03-01T20:06:00.007-05:00

Cheryl has received 2 certificates from the AMWA (American Medical Writers Association) Core Curriculum Program:
..........Editing/Writing
..........Pharmaceutical
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Seminar: No Portfolio? No Problem!

2010-03-01T15:31:00.008-05:00

On Sunday, February 21, 2010, Cheryl taught a roundtable seminar at the "Professional Development Day" hosted by the New England Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA-NE). Cheryl showed how to create a medical writing portfolio -- how to re-purpose what you already have, create new writing samples, get people to let you write for them, and make your new writing samples look polished and professional. "No Portfolio ? No Problem !" -- Copyright 2010 Cheryl Lathrop

Seminar: No Portfolio? No Problem!

2009-05-10T23:04:00.009-05:00

On Saturday, April 25, 2009, Cheryl taught a roundtable seminar at the "Freelance Forum" hosted by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). This educational all-day forum presented general sessions in the morning, and roundtable seminars in the afternoon. In this roundtable seminar, Cheryl showed how to create a medical writing portfolio. "No Portfolio ? No Problem !" -- Copyright 2009 Cheryl Lathrop

Seminar: No Portfolio? No Problem!

2008-04-26T15:51:00.007-05:00

On Saturday, April 12, 2008, Cheryl taught a roundtable seminar at the "Freelance Forum" hosted by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). This educational all-day forum presented general sessions in the morning, and roundtable seminars in the afternoon. In this roundtable seminar, Cheryl showed how to create a medical writing portfolio. "No Portfolio ? No Problem !" -- Copyright 2008 Cheryl Lathrop

Freelance Medical Writers Group Started

2007-05-22T15:03:00.002-05:00

Cheryl has been instrumental in starting up a Freelance Medical Writers Group in the SouthWest suburban area of MetroWest Boston. Similar groups existed successfully in other states, but none were in this area. At the New England Chapter's annual AMWA education conference in May, she met another writer from her area, and they both agreed that it was needed. Freelance medical writers work at home alone, often managing families, small children, and other home responsibilities. This gives them a good networking opportunity, and a chance to compare notes on client management and fee setting. The new group had its first 2-hour lunch meeting in Norfolk, MA on May 18. It will meet once a month, and hopefully grow to include all medical freelancers in the area.

Seminar: No Portfolio? No Problem!

2007-05-08T11:02:00.008-05:00

On Saturday, April 21, 2007, Cheryl taught a roundtable seminar at the "Freelance Forum" hosted by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). This educational all-day forum presented general sessions in the morning, and roundtable seminars in the afternoon. In this roundtable seminar, Cheryl showed how to create a medical writing portfolio. "No Portfolio ? No Problem !" -- Copyright 2007 Cheryl Lathrop