WriteCME Pro Community Spotlight
Explore how our members are trailblazing their own paths as CME writers.
Real world stories from WriteCME Pro members
Every CME writer’s path into the field looks different.
Some arrive with years of medical writing experience but little exposure to CME.
Others are early in their careers and looking for structure, mentorship, and community. Many are navigating the transition from curiosity to confidence.
These case studies highlight members of the WriteCME Pro community and the journeys they’ve taken as they’ve developed their skills, built their businesses, and deepened their understanding of CME.
Each story offers a glimpse into:
Where members started
What challenges they were navigating
How their thinking and approach evolved
What they’ve learned along the way
Explore the stories below
Click on the member profiles to learn more about their journey, their insights about CME writing, and how they’ve approached their professional development.
WriteCME Pro Member Case Studies
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Addie Nagy, CME Writer
Addie took a leap of faith by enrolling in WriteCME Accelerator to upskill and shift the direction of her business. Through the program, she expanded her skills, took on new types of projects, and began working with new clients. Today, Addie is stepping into her role as a confident solopreneur with a growing medical writing business.
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Alejandra Viviescas, Independent CME Writer
After Alejandra identified her niche in patient-centered CME, she began approaching her work with greater clarity and intention. Through practice and persistence, she built confidence in her value and started negotiating higher compensation for her expertise. Now, she’s expanding her offerings and growing a business that feels aligned and full of possibility.
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Brittane Strahan, CME Medical Writer/RN
Brittane launched her freelance CME writing business, left her full-time job, and built a sustainable career on her own terms. Along the way, she’s worked with a variety of clients, strengthened her skills, and improved both her work-life balance and mental health. Now, she’s continuing to grow her confidence and business while supporting herself and her family through her work.
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Manisha Jalan, PhD, Freelance CME Medical Writer
From writing her first CME needs assessment to building trusted client relationships, Manisha has grown into a confident, client-facing medical writer. Along the way, she’s developed a more strategic approach—thinking not just as a writer, but as an education partner. Today, she focuses on creating meaningful collaborations that turn evidence into impactful learning.
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Zsuzsa Csik, MD, Freelance Medical Writer
By leaning into storytelling and intentional portfolio development, Zsuzsa attracted a CME client aligned with her professional path. This experience reshaped how she thinks about growth, confidence, and timing in her career. She’s now building a business with clarity, consistency, and alignment.
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Néstor Zumaya, MD, MSc, CT, CME Writer and Medical Translator
What started as a transition from translation work evolved into a more confident, client-facing role in CME writing. By stepping past fears around pricing and prospecting, Néstor began taking on more aligned and meaningful projects. He’s now building a business that reflects both his skills and his values.
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Siddharth Mohan, Associate Scientific Director
Siddharth transitioned into a full-time CME leadership role, bringing his vision into focus and strengthening his expertise. With a commitment to neuroinclusive and patient-centered education, he’s shaping content that is both accessible and impactful. This next chapter is rooted in clarity, confidence, and purpose.