EMWA News
News of interest to medical writers: penalties for missing study results
How will national regulators in Europe impose fines for missing clinical trial results?
Voting for the 2021/22 EMWA Executive Committee is now open
All candidate statements are in and we need you to vote for your next Vice President, Treasurer, Honorary Secretary and PR Officer.
New EMWA Conference Video
In May 2021, EMWA will be holding a virtual conference like the one last November. Get a taste of what this unique online learning experience is like in this short video.
Download your 2021 EMWA member logo now
Increase your market value by showing your membership in a professional organisation.
Latest edition of Medical Writing available online and in print
Volume 29, Issue 4 - Writing for Patients.
Information about the EMWA conference in Riga in May 2021
New details released.
Reminder: Call for Nominations to EMWA Executive Committee
Deadline of 15 January 2021 for four open positions.
Hungarian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Hungarian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now online.
Podcast of interest to medical writers: Predatory Publishing
Ed Harvey, co-Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Surgery about his experience of the unethical practice of Predatory Publishing in this podcast.
Summary of session 3 of the 8th EMWA Symposium available
The Publication Plan's final meeting report released.
Summary of session 2 of the 8th EMWA Symposium
The Publication Plan's Meeting Report - Part Two.
Summary of session 1 of the 8th EMWA Symposium
The Publication Plan's Meeting Report - Part One.
Serbian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Serbian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now online.
The deadline for registration is Wednesday 4 November
Make sure you register for EMWA's virtual conference on time!
EMWA Symposium- 6th November
The annual symposium on 'Research Integrity' will take place virtually on Friday 6th November.
Virtual ESS save the date
SAVE THE DATE and join us for EMWA’s virtual Expert Seminar Series (ESS) on Medical Communications on 1st December 2020.
New Web Editorial
Jack Aslanian's take on what happened at conferences of old.
Scam e-mail - please be vigilant
We have been made aware of a scam email purporting to come from an EMWA officer
Armenian Translation of Joint Position Statement
The Armenian Translation of the Joint Position Statements on Predatory Journals - Now Online!
50th Conference - Registration is now open!
Join us for the 50th EMWA conference held between 4th-19th November.
Virtual ESS!
Come and join us for EMWA’s second virtual Expert Seminar Series (ESS) on medical devices
Upcoming Webinar - 17th September 14.00 CEST
Our next webinar will be hosted on Thursday 17th September at 14.00 CEST.
Arabic Translations of Joint Position Statements
Arabic Translations of Joint Position Statements on the Role of Medical Writers and Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals - Now Online!
Do you have what it takes to be a Medical Writer? The topic of this year's Geoff Hall Scholarship
The submission deadline for entries is 30 September 2020.
Three new web editorials online
Looking for some diversion? Check out the EMWA web editorials page where you can read the latest additions.
Catalan Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Catalan translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is now online!
Veterinary SIG virtual meeting
We would like to invite you to the first-ever virtual social meeting of the vetSIG on Thursday, 30 July 2020, at 5 pm Central European Summer Time (CEST).
The EMWA member logo is now available
Feel free to use it on your website, on social media, and in your email signature!
Geoff Hall Scholarships - winners and details of this year's contest
The Geoff Hall Scholarships are given in honour of a former President of EMWA.
Transatlantic collaboration of medical writing organisations in the struggle against predatory publishing
Predatory publishing is a global threat to research integrity and science.
French Translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers
The French translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is now online!
Upcoming Webinar
Our next webinar will be hosted on Thursday 16th July at 14.00 CEST.
Why do authors publish in predatory journals?
Article recommended by the EMWA Medical Communications SIG.
Scam e-mail warning
We have been made aware of a scam email purporting to come from EMWA / EMWA officers.
Polish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers
The Polish translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is now online!
Spanish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Spanish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now online!
EMWA’s first virtual Expert Seminar Series (ESS)
See what happened at the ESS thanks to this infographic.
#EMWATogetherApart
In June EMWA launches the #EMWATogetherApart Initiative on our EMWA Social Media Channels.
Articles of interest to medical writers on scientific publishing
Will the pandemic permanently alter scientific publishing? Focus on COVID-19 retracted papers.
EMWA goes virtual!
We are very happy to inform you that the registration for EMWA’s first virtual Expert Seminar Series (ESS) is now open!
EMWA Conference Announcement
We are sorry to inform you that we will not hold a face-to-face conference in London in November.
Webinar: The Rise of Coronavirus Diseases
Join us on Thursday 21st May 2020, 14:00 CEST for this timely webinar!
Greek Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Greek Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now available on the website.
Armenian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers in the Preparation of Manuscripts for Publication
The Armenian Translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is now on the website.
An update on the ICMJE recommendations
Webinar open to EMWA members and non-members alike.
Changes to EMWA's Freelance Directory
New features for freelancers to optimise their online profile to obtain new clients.
Call for New EPDC Member - Closing Date 27th April
We are looking for a new EPDC member to support our work on the workshops for the EMWA Professional Development Programme (EPDP).
Webinar: Lifestyle Choices for Medical Writers
Our next webinar will be on Thursday 23rd of April at 14:00 CET.
COVID-19 and EMWA
How you can stay active with EMWA in these challenging times - includes details of a bonus webinar in April.
Polish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Polish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now available on the website.
Two new web editorials
How can you write when you don't have time? And how can you use social media more smartly?
EMWA 2020 Elections
All candidate statements are in and we need you to vote for your next Vice President, Education Officer and Conference Director.
BELs exam on 4 May in Prague cancelled
The Board of Editors in Life Sciences (BELs) has been informed about the cancellation of the EMWA conference in Prague. They have now cancelled registration for the exam that was planned for 4 May.
EMWA May Conference in Prague and COVID-19
Conference cancellation announcement.
Swedish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Swedish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now available on the website.
REMINDER: Do you have any photographs or memorabilia from previous conferences?
Help us to celebrate our history in 2020!
Webinar on managing safety concerns in DSURs, PBRERs and RMPs
Please join us on Thursday 5th March 2020, 14:00 CET for this webinar for EMWA members.
Webinar: the obstacles to data transparency and how to overcome them
Our next webinar will be on Thursday 2nd of April at 14:00 CET.
Expanded EndNote X9 discount for EMWA members!
EMWA members from inside and outside the EU can receive a 20% discount on all EndNote single licenses.
Social media buttons online
It is now easier than ever to share EMWA pages with your family, friends and followers.
REMINDER: Could you be a candidate for the next EMWA Executive Committee?
We welcome applications from EMWA members who meet the eligibility criteria for the positions of Vice-President, Education Officer and Conference Director.
Webinar on 6th February 2020
Having a great LinkedIn profile is absolutely critical if you’re going to stand out from other medical writers!
Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals - latest translation now online
We are proud to announce the posting of the JPS translation in Dutch.
Regulatory Public Disclosure SIG update
The EMWA Regulatory Public Disclosure Special Interest Group (RPD SIG) page on the EMWA website has been updated.
Call for Abstracts
Posters based on accepted abstracts will be displayed at the 50th annual EMWA conference in Prague.
Scam e-mail alert
We have been made aware of a scam email requesting payment for unpaid membership.
The latest issue of Medical Writing is now online
This issue is on Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Health.
Great topic – shame about the slides!
Our next webinar will take place on 9th January 2020, at 14:00 CET.
Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), the European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) and the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) recognize the challenges to scientific publishing being posed by predatory journals and their publishers, which employ practices undermining the quality, integrity and reliability of published scientific research.
Latest EMWA member offer: 10% registration discount from ISMPP
ISMPP is offering a 10% registration discount to EMWA members for its 2020 European Meeting.
December's webinar. Personal experience transitioning from Pharma to Medical Devices
Our next webinar will take place on 20th December 2019, at 14:00 CET.
News of interest to medical writers: Good Publication Practice (GPP)
Development of the GPP4 guidelines is now underway.
EMWA collaboration with the German Scholar Organization
An interview focused on careers in medical writing and the role of EMWA in supporting scientists interested in the field.
German Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
German JPS Statement now published.
Medical Communications Special Interest Group (SIG): update
The group met on the fringes of the recent EMWA conference. Several documents are now available to download.
Latest EMWA member offer: discounts on books and publication fees!
Great offers from Dove Medical Press Limited and Taylor & Francis.
The 49th EMWA Conference Report
Read what the 238 EMWA delegates got up to in Sweden.
Portuguese Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
Portuguese JPS Statement now published.
How to see the conference events you registered for
EMWA members can now easily view their registration details.
News of interest to medical writers: predatory publishing
Are articles published in predatory journals being cited in the legitimate scientific literature?
49th EMWA Conference 2019 - latest information for delegates
Over 230 EMWA members will travel to Sweden!
Interested in Medical Communications?
Visit the revamped Medical Communications Special Interest Group webpage.
Are you coming to the conference in Sweden?
Only a few weeks to go until the 49th EMWA Conference in Malmö.
Want to contribute to the Medical Writing journal?
Find out the themes and deadlines for upcoming issues.
EMWA conference app
View this short video showing iPhone users how they can add an icon to their phone to connect directly with the EMWA conference mini-site.
Latest EMWA member offer: Endnote discount
Offer available to EMWA members in 13 European countries.
Sponsored webinar on creating winning CVs
Our next LIVE webinar will take place on 10th October 2019, at 14:00 CET!
Geoff Hall Scholarships
This year's contest is currently underway. Submission deadline for entries is 30 September 2019.
Pharmacovigilance writing: monitoring and enhancing patients’ safety
The September webinar addresses participants with no or little experience in pharmacovigilance (PV) writing.
Italian Joint Position Statement on Predatory Publishing
Italian JPS Statement now published.
Webinar on EMWA conferences now online for everyone
EMWA conference attendees share their experiences.
New 2019 CORE Reference Open Access Publication
A new CORE Reference open access publication was published in August 2019.
AMWA–EMWA–ISMPP joint position statement on predatory publishing
This joint position statement complements several other sets of guidelines that have helped define the characteristics of a predatory journal.
Report on the Freelancer Business Forum in Vienna now online
Read about changes to the committee, the invited speaker and the results of the eight lively table discussions.
