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Medical Writing Courses

Medical writing courses can help you learn how to create clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications. You can build skills in writing clear and concise protocols, understanding statistical analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Many courses introduce tools like reference management software, statistical analysis programs, and content management systems, that support organizing research data and streamlining the writing process.


Popular Medical Writing Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, Model Evaluation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    304 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    167 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Cataract Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    283 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Education and Training, General Medicine, Teaching, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Medical Privacy, Biology, Food and Beverage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    472 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Management, Professional Development, Business Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Planning, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Presentations, Constructive Feedback, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    338 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Education, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Medical Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    334 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Machine Learning Web App with Streamlit and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Classification Algorithms, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Plot (Graphics), Web Applications, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    417 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, System Support, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    205 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    199 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing, Grammar, Oral Expression, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Student-Centred Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medical writing courses

  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University
  • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
  • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
  • Build a Machine Learning Web App with Streamlit and Python: Coursera
  • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne

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