If TED Talks and a mastermind group had a podcast baby for CME professionals, it would be Write Medicine.
Think of Write Medicine as the NPR of continuing medical education—smart, engaging, and always packed with insights you can use right away.
Every week, your host, Alexandra Howson PhD, cracks open the secrets of powerful CME content, decoding adult learning, designing impactful outcomes, and navigating the fast-changing world of medical education. Sometimes, she goes solo. Other times, she invites industry pros to share their expertise. Either way, you’ll get practical strategies to elevate your CME writing game.
Whether you’re just starting in CME or you're a seasoned pro looking for that extra edge, Write Medicine is your weekly power-up session for crafting education that truly makes a difference.
Listen, learn, and level up your CME game—because better education means better patient care.
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If TED Talks and a mastermind group had a podcast baby for CME professionals, it would be Write Medicine.
Think of Write Medicine as the NPR of continuing medical education—smart, engaging, and always packed with insights you can use right away.
Every week, your host, Alexandra Howson PhD, cracks open the secrets of powerful CME content, decoding adult learning, designing impactful outcomes, and navigating the fast-changing world of medical education. Sometimes, she goes solo. Other times, she invites industry pros to share their expertise. Either way, you’ll get practical strategies to elevate your CME writing game.
Whether you’re just starting in CME or you're a seasoned pro looking for that extra edge, Write Medicine is your weekly power-up session for crafting education that truly makes a difference.
Listen, learn, and level up your CME game—because better education means better patient care.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Raising the Bar: Essential Competencies for CME Writers with Haifa Kassis and Don Harting
Write Medicine
33 minutes 38 seconds
6 months ago
Raising the Bar: Essential Competencies for CME Writers with Haifa Kassis and Don Harting
Are you unsure which skills you need to thrive as a CME writer (or need for your writers)—or how to prove your value in an increasingly competitive field?
Many medical writers stumble into CME with strong writing chops but little clarity about what the role truly demands. At the same time, education providers struggle to find writers who are not just capable—but competent. This episode bridges that gap. Don Harting and Haifa Kassis join us to unpack the results of their groundbreaking Delphi study on CME writing competencies, revealing what hiring managers really want and how you can grow your career strategically.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The four core competencies every CME writer should master today
Which deliverables are in high demand—and which are vanishing
How this competency model can support onboarding, training, and upskilling.
Press play to learn how to align your writing skills with what the CME industry actually needs—so you can stand out, get hired, and grow with confidence.
Resources
Kassis, H., & Harting, D. (2024). Medical Writing for Continuing Education in the Health Professions: A Competency Model. Journal of CME, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/28338073.2024.2422709
CME Writers’ Toolbox
Delphi Panelists
WriteCME Pro: Accelerate your freelance CME writing business growth
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to CME Writing Challenges
00:20 Meet the Researchers: Haifa Kassis and Don Harting
01:19 The Competency Model: Key Findings
02:40 Expert Consensus and Methodology
06:16 Surprising Insights and Real-World Challenges
11:15 Practical Applications and Future Directions
24:35 Emerging Competencies and Industry Trends
28:47 Conclusion and Contact Information
Write Medicine
If TED Talks and a mastermind group had a podcast baby for CME professionals, it would be Write Medicine.
Think of Write Medicine as the NPR of continuing medical education—smart, engaging, and always packed with insights you can use right away.
Every week, your host, Alexandra Howson PhD, cracks open the secrets of powerful CME content, decoding adult learning, designing impactful outcomes, and navigating the fast-changing world of medical education. Sometimes, she goes solo. Other times, she invites industry pros to share their expertise. Either way, you’ll get practical strategies to elevate your CME writing game.
Whether you’re just starting in CME or you're a seasoned pro looking for that extra edge, Write Medicine is your weekly power-up session for crafting education that truly makes a difference.
Listen, learn, and level up your CME game—because better education means better patient care.
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