PhD+ Medical Writing Career Seminar

Do you love science? Are you looking for a writing career? In this talk, Katie Bates will discuss her work as a medical writer and consultant– as well as the path that led her there since earning her Ph.D. in Chemistry at UVA. Katie will share insights on the drug development process, the role of medical writing, and the skills she learned along the way to make her well-suited to her career. In addition, the internship program at Whitsell Innovations, Inc (WI) will be highlighted as an opportunity for graduate students and postdocs to explore and gain the necessary experience needed for a career in medical writing. Speaker  Katie Bates is a medical writer and consultant at WI, a fully-remote medical and scientific writing company. She obtained a Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2007 at UVA and was a part of the Biotechnology Training Program while at UVA. After 10 years in forensic DNA research and casework, Katie transitioned to a career in medical communications, where she focuses on regulatory medical writing. Katie is an alumna of the WI internship program and is currently an internship mentor.  Katie is based out of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, and enjoys hiking the beautiful scenery in OR. Please register to receive the Zoom link and email reminders.