Write Medicine

From Novice to Expert: Building Your CME Confidence


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Are self-doubt and imposter syndrome stopping you from breaking into CME writing, even though you have valuable skills to offer?


Many aspiring CME writers struggle with confidence, especially when they lack clinical backgrounds. This episode addresses the "confidence paradox" - needing experience to gain confidence, but requiring confidence to get that experience - and provides practical strategies to break this cycle so you can successfully position yourself in the CME writing field.


From this episode, you'll learn:

  • How to identify and leverage your transferable skills that are directly applicable to CME writing
  • Practical approaches to building a targeted CME portfolio, even without extensive industry experience
  • Five confidence-building strategies that successful CME writers use to overcome self-doubt

  • Listen now to transform your mindset from "I don't know enough" to becoming a confident CME writer that clients trust and want to work with.


    Time Stamps

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    01:29 The Confidence Paradox in CME Writing

    03:43 Identifying Your Transferable Skills

    07:58 Building Your CME Writing Portfolio

    11:28 Practical Strategies for Building Confidence

    14:54 Conclusion and Next Steps


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    Write MedicineBy Alexandra Howson PhD | CME Writer, Educator, Researcher

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