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ISSN 2163-5315

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The 2022 Medical Writing & Communication Conference 
is almost here! This year’s submissions continued the tra-
dition of excellence, and the conference committee had a 
challenging job choosing sessions that would support the 
growth and development of AMWA members both profes-
sionally and personally across all aspects of medical writing 
and communication.
 The conference theme of Elevating Health and Well-
Being through Medical Communication will be on display 
throughout the educational sessions, roundtables, and 
poster presentations. Programming will cover the spectrum 
of medical writing and communication, from regulatory 
writing to continuing education to scientific publications, as 
well as core skills and development training for every career 
stage. The breadth of offerings is too vast to cover here (see 
the registration brochure for more details), but here are a 
few highlights of what is to come.
 Inclusive language, cultural competency, and effective 
communication to the public will be on display through a 
variety of sessions. Leila Emery and Joyce Hicks from RTI 
Health Solutions will present on best practices in inclusive 
language for writers and editors. Strategies to develop low lit-
eracy patient tools will be discussed by Kristie Hold and Kate 
Perry from Atlantis Health. The importance of storytelling in 
health communication will be highlighted in several sessions, 
including Using Storytelling to Capture Exceptional Care and 
Build Audience Trust by Ben Riggs from Kettering Health.
 Regulatory writers will have a plethora of sessions to 
attend, with topics ranging from document writing and time 
tracking to team leadership and managing complex proj-
ects. New and familiar tools will be highlighted with tips and 
tricks for increasing productivity and managing timelines, 
from PerfectIt to Power BI.
 Learn about A Journalistic Approach to Writing Better 
Abstracts from Susan Aiello of WordsWorld Consulting or 
find answers to all your copyright questions in a session 
with Jill Shuman of Science Communication Network. Hear 
how COVID-19 has altered the publication landscape in The 
New Normal in the Medical Publications Sector or get advice 
on how to create the most effective posters from Michelle E. 
Sofa of Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
 Freelancers can “jam” with each other in the popular 
sessions led by Medical Communication Consultant Cyndy 
Kryder to share tips, best practices, and stories of clients 

gone wrong (or right!). Sessions on career development at 
every stage will be available, including discussions of how 
to transition into medical writing, building confidence to 
launch a freelance career, and training leaders within a team.
 Along with all the great educational content will be ses-
sions highlighting the importance of personal development 
and self-care. Learn how being a volunteer chapter leader 
can help build skills and relationships, hear how emotional 
intelligence can be an effective tool in self-advocacy, and 
get techniques to take care of stress and tension. Don’t 
forget to catch the Medwrite Talks sessions that feature 
some of the most innovative and novel ideas in the field of 
medical communication from compelling speakers.
 Attendees will have the opportunity to experience these 
sessions and more with workshops, roundtable discussions, 
award presentations, posters, and an exhibit hall. The return 
to an in-person conference for the first time in 2 years will 
bring back the networking and comradery that is the AMWA 
specialty. Register for #AMWA2022 today for the best rates. 
See you in Denver!

Author declaration and disclosures: The author notes no 
commercial associations that may pose a conflict of interest in 
relation to this article. Any views expressed in this publication 
represent those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent 
the official views of any affiliated entity.

Author contact: Kimberly.korwek@hcahealthcare.com

Kimberly Korwek, PhD / 2022 AMWA Conference Committee Chair 

Reach New Heights at the 2022 Medical Writing & Communication Conference

CONFERENCE

Session Highlight from AMWA Conference 
Committee Member
The description of Fighting Burnout at Home: The Hidden Value 
of Health Habits begins with the phrase “You can’t work well 
if you are burned out”. This session has caught my attention 
because the boundaries between my work and home life 
often blur together. I know I need a reminder on how to take 
care of my needs and maintain a healthy balance with work.

I am also looking forward to hearing about DIY Graphics for 
Medical Writers. I am incorporating graphics more often into 
data presentations these days. Access to a graphic artist is 
a luxury that is not always available. Learning how to easily 
create some eye-catching elements is just the thing I need to 
produce a high-quality deliverable.

—Stephanie S. Wenick, MPhil, Wenick Communications, LLC

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