EMWA News
Deadline approaching: Call for Abstracts
Posters based on accepted abstracts will be displayed at the 50th annual EMWA conference in Prague.
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.
Do you have any photographs or memorabilia from previous conferences?
Help us to celebrate our history in 2020!
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.
Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers: Hebrew translation
The latest translation is online.
Nutrition basics webinar
This July webinar for EMWA members aims to clarify basic facts that will prove useful professionally and personally.
New EMWA member offer: have your own compelling CV developed at a reduced price
All EMWA members are entitled to a discount on the services of the UK's leading experts in personal branding and career enhancement.
Medical Writing: Generics and Biosimilars
The latest issue of Medical Writing is available on our dedicated website.
EMWA Ambassador’s Webinar on YouTube
As part of the EMWA Ambassador Programme’s continuing efforts to reach out to new audiences to promote medical writing and EMWA.
Looking to volunteer?
The webinar team is looking for a volunteer who can help host webinar practice and live sessions.
The latest Nick Thompson Fellow
James Visanji is the latest Nick Thompson Fellow, read why here.
Two new web editorials are online
The articles deal with the career of a medical writer and how to write good medical copy.
Medical Communications SIG
A new Special Interest Group on Medical Communications is set!
VETS UNITE!
The vet SIG was launched at EMWA’s Spring Conference in Vienna 2019.
Get a 10% discount for referring new members to EMWA
Did you know that existing EMWA members can receive a 10% discount off their next year’s EMWA subscription for referring a new member to EMWA?
Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers: Greek translation
The latest translation is online.
EMWA's Spring conference was a resounding success
The 48th EMWA conference was the biggest event the organization has ever put on!
Special Interest Groups: new tab on the website
SIGs now have their own "home" on the website.
Joint Position Statement: Portuguese translation now available
The latest translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is online.
New webinar now available online: 'doDOC: Write better, faster...together!'
Private company webinar now uploaded for EMWA members to view.
EMWA Ambassador’s Programme Update
The EMWA Ambassador’s Programme continues to make progress in spreading the word about medical writing at universities and career events.
Registered for the conference? Don't forget to sign up for the Double Blind Randomised Dining event.
New self-paying event to replace the traditional gala dinner.
Meet the EMWA Professional Development Committee (EPDC) in Austria
Have you ever thought about running a workshop or webinar? Do you know what the EPDC does and who we are? Come along to our interactive open session at the conference in Vienna.
The 48th EMWA conference might be the biggest EMWA conference of all time!
Over 400 delegates have already registered for the conference in Vienna.
Will you join the next webinar for EMWA members on 11 April?
This private company webinar covers customizing PerfectIt for advanced users.
News of interest to medical writers: Health Canada
Health Canada have concluded their "Public Release of Clinical Information" consultation.
New Webeditorials available online
Two new articles deal with preclinical research and the highs and lows of taking CME accredited courses.
2019 Medical Communication Compensation Survey
AMWA invites EMWA members to participate in its survey.
EMWA elections 2019. Have you cast your vote yet?
Voting closes at midnight on Saturday, 23 March 2019.
News of interest to medical writers: EMA guidance for medical devices
The EMA has published the first of a series of guidance documents to help applicants prepare for obligations stemming from the new EU regulations on medical devices.
Medical Device Special Interest Group (SIG) update
A variety of activities are planned at the upcoming EMWA conference.
Document of interest to medical writers: from lab to patient
The EMA has published a booklet describing the the journey of a centrally authorised medicine.
EMWA Vienna conference posters announced
Accepted abstracts are now available to view on the conference site.
EMWA webinar on oral presentations on 28 February!
Oral presentations: skills to help you survive or even shine! by John Dixon on 28 February from 14:00 to 15:00 CET.
EMWA member registration discount for the "Optimising Interactions with Regulators" meeting
EMWA members receive over 18% discount on registration for this meeting organised by TOPRA.
News of interest to medical writers: Big Data
The role of Big Data for evaluation and supervision of medicines in the EU.
2019 EMWA sponsorship and partnership options are open for booking!
Options available include single sponsorship opportunities and packages.
Ambassador Programme Update
The Ambassador Programme has gotten off to a good start in the New Year.
48th EMWA Conference, 7-11 May 2019, Vienna, Austria
A programme preview is now available on the website.
REMINDER: Freelance Business Survey open until 31 January 2019
Participation is open to all freelance medical writers irrespective of their location or EMWA membership and your help in sharing the link to the survey within your network is much appreciated.
Call for new EMWA Professional Development Committee (EPDC) member
Are you looking for a new role in EMWA for 2019?
The first EMWA webinar of 2019 is on 24 January
Our first EMWA webinar of 2019 is on Thursday 24th of January, from 14:00-15:00 CET by Pablo Mugüerza on "Writing about state-of-the-art medicine".
News of interest to medical writers: clinical trial transparency and disclosure
This paper was developed by industry experts with the goal of highlighting the evolving global landscape of clinical trial transparency and disclosure with special focus on individual study and submission-related requirements.
The latest issue of Medical Writing is now available
The current issue focuses on patient-reported outcomes (PROs).
News of interest to medical writers: new resources on data sharing
Three new resources released.
EMWA needs you for the Executive Committee! Deadline is 16 January 2019
The open positions for 2019 are: Vice-President, Honorary Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer. We welcome applications from any EMWA members who meet the eligibility criteria.
Abstracts for the 48th Annual EMWA Conference in Vienna, Austria
The Scientific Organising Committee invites abstract submissions for the 48th Annual EMWA Conference in Vienna, Austria.
CORE Reference Statement on TransCelerate CSR Template
TransCelerate Biopharma have released a Clinical Study Report (CSR) template (dated November 2018) which is based on ICH E3 and CORE Reference. For further information, read the CORE Reference Press Release on this topic.
News of interest to medical writers: medical devices from the EC
Lots of new documents and guidance on medical devices were launched on the European Commission page recently.
December webinar for EMWA members
Personal branding through social media for medical writers is on 6 December.
New webinar on freelancing now available online
EMWA's outreach for its freelance members: activities and resources.
Best attended EMWA November conference of all time!
A short report on the 47th EMWA Conference held in Warsaw.
Webinar on veterinary medical writing – same but different
Live webinar on 30 October by Sandra Götsch-Schmidt.
REMINDER: EMWA conference registration is still open!
We are pleased to announce that Warsaw Conference registration is now open.
The current issue of Medical Writing is available online
This issue focuses on editing.
Delphi Study Invitation
EMWA members are invited to contribute to the development of a new outcome reporting standard for clinical trial protocols and reports of completed trials, called the Instrument for reporting Planned Endpoints in Clinical Trials (InsPECT).
New Webeditorials
Three new articles are available online on topics related to medical writing that have stirred EMWA members to put pen to paper.
REMINDER: Geoff Hall Scholarship 2018
Up to two scholarships are available in memory of one of the founding fathers of EMWA, Geoff Hall, who sadly passed away in 2010.
Webinar for freelance EMWA members and non-members
Our next LIVE webinar will be on Thursday the 27th of September at 14:00 CET and cover EMWA’s outreach for its freelance members: activities and resources.
News of interest to medical writers: UK withdrawal from the EU and clinical trials
Statement from European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety on the UK withdrawal from the EU and its impact on clinical trials.
New webinar now available online: "Why you shouldn't miss the next EMWA conference!"
EMWA conferences provide a medium for networking, active discussions and extensive cost-effective professional training. It's also an opportunity to benefit from the experiences of other medical writers.
10% discount for referring new members to EMWA
Did you know that existing EMWA members can receive a 10% discount off their next year’s EMWA subscription for referring a new member to EMWA?
Programme preview for the 47th EMWA Conference in Warsaw, November 2018
Provisonal preview now online.
News of interest to medical writers: draft GCP guidelines for advanced therapy medicinal products
The Directorate General for Health and Food Safety wants to give an opportunity for concerned stakeholders to express their views on the GCP requirements that should apply to advanced therapy medicinal products.
Webinar on 30 August - open to all!
Why you shouldn’t miss the next EMWA conference...
The Nick Thompson Fellowship Award
Established in 2001, The Nick Thompson Fellowship Award recognises service to EMWA above and beyond what would normally be expected of members or those who hold or have held elected offices.
New section on the Pharmacovigilance Special Interest Group (PV SIG) page
Newsblast regulatory news is now uploaded to the new subpage of the PV SIG page.
Exclusive webinar on writing guidelines
Our next webinar, exclusively for EMWA members, will be on the 27th July 2018 at 14:00 to 15:00 CET on writing guidelines by Andrea Rossi.
EMWA members receive a 20% discount on Writing High-Quality Medical Publications: A User's Manual
The publisher offers a 20% substantial discount to all EMWA members who order the title.