Episodios

  • When Clients Collide: Maintaining Integrity in Freelance CME Writing
    Jul 3 2024
    Have you ever faced the ethical dilemma of being asked to work on similar projects for competing clients? As a freelance CME writer, you may encounter situations where multiple clients request your expertise for overlapping projects. This can put you in a challenging position, balancing professional ethics with business opportunities. By listening to this episode, you will: Learn how to navigate potential conflicts of interest in CME writing Understand the ethical frameworks and principles that guide decision-making in medical education Gain practical strategies for maintaining professional integrity while managing client relationships Tune in now to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to make ethical decisions that protect your reputation and uphold the integrity of CME content creation. Resources WriteCMEpreneur Waitlist Write Medicine Insider Manifesting Wealth in Transitions Retreat ACCME 2020 Standards for Integrity and Independence in Continuing Education Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:39 WriteCME Pro question on the ethical dilemma where two clients ask you to work on the same project 03:23 Exploring ethical frameworks 06:54 Variables affecting content integrity 09:55 The issue of conflict of interest 11:22 Transparency is another ethical consideration 12:13 Answering the WriteCME Pro question 13:23 Key takeaways from today's episode 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.
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  • From Burnout to Brilliance: Dr. Lisa Herbert’s Framework for Leadership Development
    Jun 26 2024
    Are you a physician feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of modern healthcare? Do you struggle to have your voice heard in an increasingly corporate medical landscape? Or perhaps you're a medical professional looking to step into a leadership role, but unsure how to begin? As CME professionals, we work with physicians on a daily basis. But how tuned into their struggles and concerts are you? And how can education support physicians and other health professionals who are ready to grow into a leadership role? As a healthcare or CME professional, you may struggle to maintain autonomy, influence decisions, and navigate the increasingly corporate medical environment. Today's episode with Dr. Lisa Herbert MD, FAAFP, CPEC addresses these challenges head-on, offering insights and strategies to help you reclaim your voice and emerge as an effective leader in your field. Discover a proven framework for developing essential leadership skills tailored for physicians Burnout can stem from increasing administrative burdens, corporate influence, and lack of autonomy, but coaching can provide tools to reclaim focus and purpose. Learn the 5 Ps of leadership Connect with Dr. Lisa Just the Right Balance LinkedIn Resources Dr. Lisa's books Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Introducing Lisa 05:20 Physicians losing their voice 07:28 The imperative for physicians to develop negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills 09:33 Challenges physicians are facing 13:07 Barriers to clinician autonomy from prioritizing clinical issues 15:39 The disincentives for physicians in training 16:42 A walkthrough of what Lisa teaches and offers to help physicians establish themselves as leaders 22:26 What steps to take to work with her 23:57 Lisa’s final thoughts on mindset 26:01 Key takeaways from today’s conversation with Lisa Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast! Don’t forget to 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.
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    28 m
  • Streamline Your Social Media: Essential Tips for Freelance Writers
    Jun 24 2024
    Are you struggling to maintain a balanced online presence without feeling overwhelmed by social media? As a freelance medical writer, you likely know the importance of social media as a marketing tool. However, its demands can be incredibly draining, impacting both your productivity and emotional wellbeing. This episode dives into practical strategies tailored to help you navigate these challenges effectively. 1. Learn why LinkedIn is the preferred platform for professional conversations among medical writers. 2. Discover step-by-step methods to create and manage your content efficiently without the usual stress. 3. Gain tips on time management and maintaining emotional wellbeing while engaging online. **Action (A):** Tune in now to the latest episode of Monday Mentor and take control of your social media presence today! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Why I choose to solely focus on LinkedIn 02:50 How to manage your social media presence 04:23 Time management strategies for social media 05:01 Being selective about what you respond to 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.
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    8 m
  • Competencies, Gaps, and Grants: Your Roadmap to Compelling CME Needs Assessments
    Jun 19 2024
    Are you struggling to create compelling needs assessments that win over supporters in today's evolving medical education landscape? As a medical education grant writer or provider, you know that crafting targeted, data-driven needs assessments is crucial for securing funding and delivering impactful education. However, piecing together the right data and telling a persuasive story can be challenging, especially with the increasing expectations from supporters. 1. Gain expert insights from Nathalie Turner MS, ELS, a nearly 30-year veteran in medical education, on what makes a needs assessment compelling to supporters. 2. Learn the must-haves versus nice-to-haves in needs assessments and tips for balancing different stakeholder interests. 3. Discover where needs assessments are heading in the coming years and how to stay ahead of the curve. Tune in now to hear Natalie share her wealth of knowledge and experience, empowering you to create winning needs assessments that secure funding and drive meaningful change in healthcare. Connect with Nathalie Director, Grant Development, Medscape Education LinkedIn Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Introducing Nathalie and grant development 04:03 How needs assessments have changed in the last 3 decades 06:00 Working with the old model of a literature review 10:00 Steps to gathering supporter preferences for grant proposals 11:42 Must-haves versus nice-to-haves in proposals and needs assessments 13:48 What gaps are 15:20 Types of training and development the community needs to get even better at that investigative process 17:46 Balancing interests of different grant proposal readers 19:23 Challenges in compiling compelling needs assessment and grant proposals 20:20 Future trends in needs assessments and grant proposals 21:17 Nathalie's perspective on AI's role in writing needs assessments 23:28 Her thoughts on what's important to the needs assessment process 24:41 3 Key considerations for approaching needs assessments 27:07 Key takeaways from today's episode you can put into action right away Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast! Don’t forget to 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.
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    29 m
  • Master the Mindset Shift: How to Thrive as a CME Writer
    Jun 17 2024
    Overcome medical writing self-doubt through mindset shifts and peer connections. Are you struggling to gain confidence and overcome self-doubt in your medical writing career? Today in Monday Mentor, we tackle the common challenges CME writers face in today's rapidly changing landscape. From navigating client expectations to proving your value as a strategic partner, we share practical tips to help you thrive as a medical writer. Discover how to: 1. Shift your mindset from self-doubt to expert 2. Communicate effectively with clients to clarify project scope and expectations 3. Advocate for your value in driving content strategy Tune in now to learn powerful strategies for conquering self-doubt and mastering your role as a CME writer. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Addressing context 02:32 Develop and reinforce your professional identity 05:05 External factors driving self-doubt 08:01 Overcoming self-doubt 10:49 Navigating CME writing 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.
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    12 m
  • Trauma Surgery Training: Simulations, Continuing Education, and Preventing Burnout with Stephen Cohn
    Jun 7 2024
    What really happens behind the scenes when a severely injured trauma patient arrives at the hospital? Emergency care providers need to act quickly and coordinate seamlessly with their team when seconds count to save a trauma patient's life. But the high-stakes, chaotic environment can make it challenging to stay calm, avoid errors, and prevent burnout, especially if you don't get to practice those skills regularly. Stephen Cohn MD says trauma surgeons need to be experts at dealing with calamity. They are glue people, helping to hold together the entire hospital enterprise. In today's episode you'll get: An inside look at real-world trauma resuscitation from a surgeon's perspective Practical tips to optimize trauma teamwork, communication, and composure under pressure Advice for both individuals and organizations on building sustainable trauma surgery careers Listen now to hear Dr. Cohn's wisdom gleaned from 40+ years of managing the worst injuries imaginable. Resources Stephen M. Cohn MD. All Bleeding Stops: Life and Death in the Trauma Unit. Mayo Clinic Press. 2023. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Walk-through of the arrival of a trauma patient at the trauma center 10:14 Feelings in the trauma center and coordinated teamwork 14:12 Continuing medical education and team training 17:32 The work that trauma & general surgeons do and a wide array of potential surgical intervention 19:16 Innovations that have redefined and impacted trauma care 21:39 Common errors and misconceptions 23:27 Advice for younger surgeons on preventing burnout and preserving energy 25:37 Institutional support and resources 27:27 Key takeaways Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast! Don’t forget to 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.
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    30 m
  • Elevate your CME Game: Insider Secrets from Kristen Dascoli to Transform Education Programs
    Jun 5 2024
    Kristen Dascoli, a seasoned pro with experience on both the editorial and business development sides of CME, pulls back the curtain on the development of a pioneering program on gender-affirming HIV care. ELEVATE was a groundbreaking CME initiative that aimed to enhance healthcare providers' cultural competencies in delivering gender-affirming care to transgender and gender-diverse patients. From its pilot in January 2015 to its conclusion in the summer of 2019, ELEVATE conducted 26 trainings across 14 states, partnering with 9 chapters of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a county healthcare agency, and 13 health systems. The initiative reached nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals in primary care, infectious disease, and HIV practice settings through live events, an online webinar, interviews, and a published white paper, ultimately inspiring the creation of a Transgender Advisory Committee at one of the participating health systems. 1. Discover how a little targeted research into supporters' educational focus can help you create needs assessments that resonate with funders, while maintaining the highest standards of independence and objectivity. 2. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of ELEVATE and learn how you can apply similar strategies to bring your own visionary ideas to life. 3. Master the art of designing education that starts smart, scales strategically, and captures meaningful, measurable outcomes that demonstrate real-world impact. Resources McCrea AD, Dascoli KL. Inclusion in Education, Part 1: Designing a Gender-affirming Educational Initiative. Alliance Almanac. October 2017. McCrea AD, Dascoli KL. Inclusion in Education, Part 2: A New Method for Measuring Changes in Skill, Attitude, and Behavior. Alliance Almanac. April 2018. Connect with Kristen Freelance Medical Writer/Editor/Business Consultant Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Kristen's Background in CME 03:54 The changes in the process of writing needs assessments 05:52 Walking through the process of the development and impact of a program like Elevate 12:13 Lessons from the pilot program of Elevate 15:42 How Elevate changed Kristen and the organization she worked in 19:56 How to establish and build relationships 23:40 Starting conversations for collaboration 27:22 Surprising outcomes and feedback 30:42 Advice for education providers who want to develop innovative programs 34:23 How to start to be brave and make connections 37:52 Challenges writers have when writing a needs assessment for a grant proposal 44:18 Recap of today's episodes key takeaways Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast! Don’t forget to 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.
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    47 m
  • Building Confidence as a New CME Writer: Strategies for Success
    Jun 3 2024
    Are you a clinician, researcher or academic transitioning into CME writing? Do you sometimes feel like you're starting over from scratch, despite your wealth of expertise? Are you struggling with self-doubt, isolation, or imposter syndrome as you navigate this new path? If so, you're in the right place. In this episode, we'll dive into the common anxieties faced by new CME writers and share practical strategies to help you reframe your thinking, build confidence, and thrive in your new role. You'll learn how to leverage your existing knowledge, find support to combat isolation, and approach uncomfortable feelings with curiosity and compassion. By the end, you'll have a toolkit of insights and practices to help you move past self-doubt and build a successful career in CME writing. So if you're ready to honor your expertise, connect with a supportive community, and grow into your new identity as a CME writer - keep listening. Let's get started! Takeaways Here are 3 key takeaways and action steps from the episode: 1. Remember your expertise Your current knowledge and professional experience are highly relevant and valuable in CME writing. Identify aspects of your expertise that could become potential revenue streams for your freelance CME writing business. Action step: Make a list of your specific areas of expertise and brainstorm how you can leverage them in your CME writing. 2. Find support to combat isolation Connecting with a community of fellow writers is crucial for combating self-doubt and isolation. Surrounding yourself with others on a similar path provides opportunities to ask questions, learn, and see your experiences reflected. Action step: Join a supportive community, like the WriteCME Pro membership, to access the resources and support you need to build confidence and hone your skills. 3. Use practical strategies to boost confidence When facing self-doubt, use the "Pause, Breathe, Notice, Reassess, Respond" practice to approach uncomfortable feelings with curiosity. Remind yourself of past successes, reach out to supportive colleagues, or break overwhelming projects into manageable steps. The next time you experience self-doubt, implement the 5-step practice and intentionally respond to your feelings in a way that promotes growth and confidence. By leveraging your expertise, finding support, and using practical strategies to navigate self-doubt, you can transform anxiety into opportunities for growth and thrive in your CME writing journey. Resources ➡️ Grab your WriteCME Roadmap! Get access to this complimentary ebook, designed to help you break into CME, find clients, and hone your craft. ➡️ Ready for skills, scaffolding, and support? Join WriteCME Pro ➡️ Claire Bonneau/Email Marketing Website LinkedIn Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:46 Ways to reframe your thinking 05:25 Overcoming isolation as a freelancer 07:37 A practice for facing self-doubt 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.
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    11 m