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Medical Writing
Internship
Quick Summary
- Commencement - June 01
- Flexible Hours
- 8 Weeks
- Access to Lectures
- Tools & Support
- Completion Certificate
Course Description
The Medical Writing Internship is a structured 2-month online program designed to equip students and early-career professionals with essential skills in scientific and medical communication. Through guided training, hands-on writing assignments, and expert feedback, interns will learn to research, synthesize, and write professional-level articles. By the end of the program, each participant will have a polished writing portfolio featuring two original review articles, along with a certificate of completion ideal for those aspiring to careers in medical writing, research, or healthcare communication.
Key Learning Objectives
By the end of this internship, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Scope of Medical Writing : Differentiate between various types of medical writing (scientific, regulatory, consumer health, etc.)
- Conduct Effective Literature Searches : Use platforms like PubMed and Google Scholar to identify, access, and evaluate scientific literature
- Develop Review Articles from Scratch : Plan, outline, write, and revise two structured review articles (narrative/systematic-lite)
- Apply Scientific Writing Principles : Write clearly, concisely, and accurately using appropriate tone, structure, and formatting
- Cite and Reference : Ethically Use citation tools like Zotero or Mendeley to manage references and avoid plagiarism
- Create a Writing Portfolio : Compile and present polished medical writing samples suitable for job or freelance applications
- Build Confidence as a Medical Writer : Gain practical experience and mentorship to prepare for freelance, academic, or industry roles
CURRICULUM
The curriculum is designed by DhiShi’s team of researchers, professional writers, and journal experts with deep experience in medical writing and publication!
Weekly Breakdown | Online
Week 1: Orientation & Topic Exploration
Introduction to medical writing and review articles
How to search literature (PubMed/Google Scholar)
Narrowing a review topic
- Tools: Zotero/Mendeley
Deliverables:
- Two review article topics (after approval)
- Preliminary search strategy and 5 initial sources for each topic
Week 2 : Review Article Planning
Narrative vs. systematic review (overview)
Review article structure
PRISMA-lite for beginners
- How to outline a review
Deliverables:
- Detailed outlines for Review 1 and Review 2
- List of 10-15 references per article
Week 3 : Writing Review 1 - Part 1
Introduction and background writing
Writing clear objectives and methods
- Citation best practices
Deliverables:
- Introduction + Methods section of Review 1
Week 4: Writing Review 1 - Part 2
Synthesizing results
Writing a discussion
- Incorporating references and charts (optional)
Deliverables:
- Complete draft of Review 1
Week 5: Editing & Peer Review
- Peer feedback round (guided)
- Plagiarism check and ethical writing
- Proofreading tips
Deliverables:
- Edited and finalized Review 1
- Peer review report for a fellow intern’s article
Week 6: Writing Review 2 - Part 1
Apply learned writing strategies
Independent drafting of Review 2
Mentor check-in (optional)
Deliverables:
Introduction + partial body of Review 2
Week 7: Writing Review 2 - Part 2
Completing and refining Review 2
Focus on better structure, flow, and citations
Deliverables:
Full draft of Review 2
Week 8: Finalization + Portfolio
Final editing session with mentor
Compiling portfolio (both reviews + optional blog/summary)
Deliverables:
Final versions of Review 1 and Review 2
Portfolio submission + Internship Certificate
Why to Enroll?
Features and Benefits
- Expert-Led Modules from Q1 Journals
- Flexible Online Learning
- Structured curriculum
- 2 complete review articles (portfolio-ready)
- Certification of Completion
- Access to Lectures
- Personalized feedback and mentorship
- 2 Free publications at Scilens
- Value for Time
FEE
PAY IN 2 EASY INSTALMENTS. Click Enrol Now, to see options
INDIA
Single: ₹ 15,000
Group of 4 or Above : ₹ 9,000
We offer instalments only for Indian participants.
International
$ 249
We welcome participants globally, with a flat fee for all international interns.
International
Single / Group
$ 249
We welcome participants globally, with a flat fee for all international interns.