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Below are some of the personal characteristics of medical writers. If you have similar characteristics, a career in biomedical writing may be for you! You can see how biomedical writers use these characteristics in the other sections of the website.

Curious

People who are inquisitive find the dynamic, rapidly growing field of biomedical writing that is very satisfying.

Creative

Imagination and creativity are characteristics of biomedical writers who must often find unusual ways to communicate new or complex information.

Innovative

Biomedical writers are often innovative people who thrive on the latest information about technology, science and medicine and are alert to new trends.

Independent

Biomedical writers often need to research topics by themselves and must also be able to present sometimes controversial information in a fair and balanced way--requiring independence and judgment. Many biomedical writers work as freelance writers, requiring an ability to meet deadlines and make decisions on their own.

Practical

Biomedical writers must understand their audiences, work within budgets, and understand how the information will be communicated such as an article, advertisement, video, press release, etc.

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