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Freelance Medical Writer and Editor | Family Physician | Specializing in Needs Assessments & CME Content Creation

Profile Summary

Hi, I'm Laura. 👋 My journey to medical writing began in medical school, where I discovered my passion for clinical medicine and clear communication. Working across diverse healthcare settings, I witnessed firsthand how quality medical education could bridge the gap between research and practice, ultimately improving patient care. This insight led me to pursue formal training in medical writing through the University of Chicago's Medical Writing and Editing Certificate Program, combining my clinical expertise with professional writing skills to create more effective, practice-relevant medical education. EXPERTISE & BACKGROUND 🩺 Practicing family physician with diverse clinical experience 🎓 University of Chicago Medical Writing and Editing Certificate holder WHY PARTNER WITH ME? My unique combination of clinical knowledge and medical writing expertise allows me to: • Identify true educational needs and practice gaps • Create content that resonates with healthcare professionals • Bridge complex medical concepts with practical application • Deliver scientifically accurate, engaging educational materials SPECIALIZED SERVICES ✨ CME Development ✨ • Comprehensive needs assessments • Interactive patient cases • Self-assessment tools and quizzes • Evidence-based slide decks • Infographics ✨ Medical Education & Communication ✨ • Patient education materials • Infographics • Professional medical blogs • Digital health content • Medical editing CLINICIAN PERSPECTIVE Drawing on my experience with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and managing clinical programs, I bring a unique perspective to every project. My background ensures accurate and genuinely practice-changing content because it's written by someone who understands healthcare professionals' daily challenges and needs. I collaborate with: • CME Providers • Medical Education Agencies • Professional Societies • Patient Education Companies • Medical Communications Agencies READY TO ELEVATE YOUR MEDICAL CONTENT? Let's discuss how my blend of clinical knowledge and medical writing expertise can enhance your educational initiatives. 👉 Find writing samples and more on my website: https://ljamedcomms.com/

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Primary Care/Family Medicine
• ☆ Women's Health
• ☆ Birth Control Methods
• ☆ Endocrinology
• ☆ Hormone Replacement Therapy
• ☆ Diabetes
• ☆ Cardiovascular Disease
• ☆ Cardiovascular Disease Management
• ☆ Medical Education
• ☆ Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• ☆ Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• ☆ Pulmonology/Respiratory Disease
• ☆ Obesity
• ☆ Counseling & Mental Health Support
• ☆ Anxiety Disorders
• ☆ Depression
• ☆ ADHD
• ☆ Psychiatry
• ☆ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• ☆ Internal Medicine
• ☆ Geriatric Medicine
• ☆ Geriatric Psychiatry
• ☆ Asthma
• ☆ Medical Writing

Services

• Writing

Writing Medical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Work Experience

Owner

L.J.A. Medical Communications

November 2023 - Present

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

McGill University

August 2009 - June 2013

Certifications

• Medical Writing and Editing certificate

  University of Chicago

  May 2022 - October 2023

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Laura Arul, Chantal Éthier, Maxime Tardif, Guy G. Poirier (2012). PARP-1 Modulation of mTOR Signaling in Response to a DNA Alkylating Agent . PLoS ONE.