From dentist to medical writer - Dr Satabdi Saha shares her top tips!

Dr. Satabdi Saha shares her inspiring journey from being a pediatric dental surgeon to a successful freelance medical writer. She discusses her transition during the COVID-19 pandemic, the therapeutic areas she has explored, and the importance of leveraging LinkedIn for networking and client acquisition. Dr. Saha also emphasizes the significance of building a strong portfolio and developing essential skills for aspiring medical writers. Additionally, she shares her future plans, including launching a newsletter and conducting workshops. Book mentoring with Satabdi: https://topmate.io/satabdi_saha Follow Satabdi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-satabdi-saha-mds/ Takeaways - Dr. Satabdi Saha transitioned from pediatric dentistry to medical writing during COVID-19. - Her journey into medical writing began with an internship at a medical communications agency. - Freelancing allowed her to explore various therapeutic areas beyond her initial focus. - LinkedIn has been her primary platform for attracting clients globally. Building a portfolio is crucial for new medical writers to showcase their skills. Networking and genuine connections can lead to referrals and repeat clients. Experimenting with different content formats on LinkedIn is important for success. She plans to launch a newsletter focused on medical writing. Dr. Saha runs workshops to teach aspiring medical writers. Exploring new therapeutic areas is part of her growth strategy as a writer. Chapters 00:00 Journey into Medical Writing 02:53 Exploring Therapeutic Areas and Deliverables 06:01 Leveraging LinkedIn for Opportunities 08:53 Future Aspirations and Workshops --- Thank you for watching :) Medical writing courses: https://writeclinic.thinkific.com/collections/courses Join International Medical Writers Association: https://writeclinic.thinkific.com/courses/international-medical-writers-association #MedicalWriting #MedicalWriter #MedicalCopywriting