u/StrangeStranger3204

I’ve managed to get past my first medical writing test! I produced a one slide summary of two papers and I’ve got to do a 10 min presentation (+ 5 min Q & A) at interview. I just wanted to see if my thought process was on the right lines.

My understanding is to present the background, results and implications (it was geared to a GP audience) as I did in the task but also weave in my design/layout choices. Does this sound right? The recruiter just said present the results when I asked so this is my take on it. I know for sure it’s not a role play type presentation where I deliver to GPs. So, at this point it’s either present the slide with or without discussing my design/layout choices.

Would be great to hear people’s take on it as you may have been asked to do a similar thing at interview in the past.

I have managed to get past CV/cover letter stage for a AMW role and have three writing tasks to do.

Has anyone got any tips when working through these? I have an academic background so have a good grasp of writing, but this is all quite new to be honest. I just really want to pass the test.

I am researcher/physiologist with an undergrad degree in sport science, masters in exercise physiology and I am 2 months way from submitting my PhD in respiratory physiology (I already have publications, too). I also have 6 months experience doing research with patients. I have all of the soft and technical skills for medical writing but I either get rejected or cant apply to roles because they expect med comms experience. Has anyone got any insights/advice? Do companies that state they want experience ever hire someone without if if they have the required transferable skills/education?

Based in UK.