The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) is the world's leading professional association for medical communicators. AMWA has more than 5,600 members in the United States, Canada, and 26 other countries. AMWA is governed by a board of directors composed of a 14-member executive committee and representatives from its 19 US and Canadian chapters. The association was founded in 1940 by physicians interested in improving the quality of medical writing and editing. The current president is Barbara Snyder, MA..
AMWA includes a variety of medical communicators, including administrators, advertisers, authors' editors, college and university professors, journal editors, pharmaceutical writers (and those involved in pharmaceutical publication planning), public relations specialists, publishers, reporters, researchers, statisticians, and translators. Many members are freelance writers and editors. Membership in AMWA is open to anyone interested in any aspect of medical communication.
AMWA's headquarters are located in Rockville, Maryland, United States.
Read more about American Medical Writers Association: History, Code of Ethics, Education Program and Certificates, Publications, Awards, Annual Conference, Networking and Job Opportunities, Controversy Surrounding Use of Medical Writers, Chapters, Membership
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