I started from zero - remote work online as a medical writer

Virginia Chachati shares her journey from being a pharmacist to becoming a successful medical writer, emphasizing the importance of networking, community building, and adapting to remote work. She discusses her experiences with freelancing, redundancy, and her aspirations for the future, including creating a supportive community for medical writers. Takeaways - Virginia transitioned from a pharmacist to a medical writer. - She started her career with no connections in the field. - Building a portfolio was essential for her success. - Networking on LinkedIn helped her create a supportive community. - Freelancing allowed her to supplement her income after redundancy. - She emphasizes the importance of understanding medical terminology. - Remote work has become a significant part of her career. - Virginia has collaborated with organizations like WHO and NHS. - She is passionate about teaching and providing feedback to aspiring writers. - Her future plans include expanding the medical writing community and creating courses. Subscribe for more videos that are helpful for medical writers. 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 Connect with Virginia Chachati on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiachachati/ Read Medical Writer Magazine: https://medicalwritermagazine.com/