Experience
1988-present
1984-1988
1980-1983
1979-1980
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Consulting
Medical Writer/Editor
Osterweil & Baron Communications
Cover international medical and scientific
meetings, interview researchers and clinicians, and write news and feature
articles for both consumer and professional audiences. Analyze key areas
of clinical research, medical practice, and current and emerging medical
diagnostic products, therapies and technologies. Research, write
and edit comprehensive market-analysis studies covering US, European and
Japanese pharmaceutical markets for multinational clients. Write and edit
annual reports, brochures, executive summaries, viewbooks, speeches, case
statements, press kits, web site content and other materials for corporate
and not-for-profit clients
Senior Writer
New England Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Researched, wrote and edited news
and feature articles on medical science and technology, basic and applied
research, patient care and other subjects for both external and internal
publications. Translated complex, highly technical subjects into informative
features for a mass audience. Wrote speeches, position papers, policy statements
and presentations for CEO and other executive staff. Covered broad spectrum
of health issues, including health policy, planning, financing, organization
and management. Wrote press releases, brochures and other informational
materials for media and marketing efforts. Represented hospital in liaison
with print and broadcast media.
Assistant Editor
Playbill and Panorama
magazines
Boston, Massachusetts
Researched, wrote and edited features
on fine and performing arts for two consumer entertainment magazines. Planned
page layouts and advertising placement, directed typesetters, compositors
and printers and supervised all other aspects of production for in-house
printing plant.
Assistant Director of Public Information
Massachusetts Association for Retarded
Citizens
Waltham, Massachusetts
Wrote news stories, policy statements,
press releases and other
informational materials for state-wide
advocacy group. |
Professional
Achievements
Education
References |
Society of Professional
Journalists Green Eyeshade Award, 2001
Frances Larsen Memorial Award, Excellence
in Medical Article Writing, 1999
Write Stuff National Writing Competition,
Medical/Science Writing, 1986
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts, 1978
References available upon request |