American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) : Indiana-Michighan Chapter
Our parent organization, AMWA, is a non-profit organization serving the United States and Canada. AMWA provides numerous activities for individuals in medical communication. Tailored for the professional development of its members, these activities include meetings/conferences, career postings, publications, and continuing education workshops. AMWA Indiana-Michigan, also known as the Indiana-Michigan Chapter of AMWA, comprises a diverse group of members. AMWA Indiana-Michigan has a vibrant membership ranging from editors to CME, manuscript and regulatory freelance writers, as well as writers and editors at leading hospitals and medical centers. Our members benefit from our proximity to wide expertise of medical writers in medical and pharmaceutical industries not only in Indianapolis and Michigan but also internationally, as we organise virtual events regularly.
Our goals include
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Professional Development
- Organize regular workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance the skills and knowledge of our members.
- Facilitate continuing education opportunities tailored to the diverse specialties within medical writing. Community Building
- Foster a supportive and inclusive community where members can network, share experiences, and collaborate on projects.
- Encourage mentorship and peer support to help members at all stages of their careers.
- We focus on local networking events that are organized within individual states. Excellence in Communication
- Promote best practices and standards in medical communication to ensure high-quality, accurate, and ethical content.
- Collaborate with healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and industry partners to enhance the impact of medical writing in our region. Innovation and Adaptability
- Embrace new technologies and methodologies in medical communication to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Encourage creative and forward-thinking approaches to tackle challenges and seize opportunities within the field.
Mission
The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) is the leading professional organization for writers, editors, and other communicators of medical and health information. AMWA’s mission is to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources in support of that goal. As the Indiana-Michigan Chapter of AMWA, we work to promote AMWA's mission in both states by providing education and networking opportunities for members who live in and outside of the United States.
Vision
Our mission is to advance the quality and practice of medical communication by providing professional development opportunities, fostering a vibrant and supportive community of medical writers, and promoting excellence in healthcare communication across Indiana and Michigan.
Goal
Organize regular workshops, seminars,networking events, and/or conferences to enhance the skills and knowledge of our members. Facilitate continuing education opportunities tailored to the diverse specialties within medical writing.
Officers
Elected Office Bearers of AMWA Indiana-Michigan Chapter
Jaya Bhushan
President
Avantika Mann
President-Elect
Shifa Javed
Secretary
Vyvyca Walker
TreasurerCommittee Chairs
Committee Chairs of AMWA Indiana-Michigan Chapter
Avantika Mann
Communication, Marketing & Social Media Commitee
Adrienne Bushau
Education Committe/Program Chair
Jackie Lochridge
Member Resources Chair
Arpita Simons
Member Resources Chair
Balram Adhikari
Publication ChairRecent Events
AMWA Indiana-Michigan Chapter Annual Conference: 26th April 2025
- Category: In-person
- Co-Ordinator: AMWA Indiana-Michigan Chapter Volunteers
- Event date: 2025-04-26
- Event URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amwa-indiana-michigan-chapter/?viewAsMember=true
The AMWA Indiana-Michigan Chapter Conference 2025 brings medical communicators together for learning, networking, and industry insights.
AMWA National Resources
Member Resource Library
AMWA’s member resource library contains over 200 resources of value to medical communicators in all settings. Explore PDFs, databases, websites, and videos in these 12 key topic areas. Explore the Library
AMWA Journals
The AMWA Journal is a nationally circulated, peer-reviewed publication of the American Medical Writers Association that aims to be the authoritative, comprehensive source of information about knowledge, skills, and opportunities in the field of medical communication worldwide.
Medical Communication News
Medical Communication News provides an executive summary of noteworthy articles pertaining to the medical communication industry. Distributed twice a month, this e-newsletter is an exclusive resource for AMWA members.
A Path to Success in Regulatory Writing
Regulatory writing is a highly specialized career path that requires a strong foundation in three areas: core knowledge and skills, soft skills, and regulatory documents. This report, based on the recommendations of regulatory writing directors and hiring managers around the world, outlines the training topics to master and highlights how each topic builds on the preceding ones.
Apprentice Program Framework
The AMWA Medical Writing Apprentice Program Framework is the first tool of its kind to support companies looking to set up a program, develop new talent, and grow a pool of well-trained medical writers. Developed through extensive research and benchmarking in the industry, the Framework provides resources, strategic documentation, and guidelines to create the foundation for a successful medical writing apprentice program.
Contact
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Email Us
president@amwaindianamichigan.org