Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCP, FACEhp

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Recent Posts

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6 Common Pitfalls When Transitioning to a Freelance CME Writing Career
6 Common Pitfalls When Transitioning to a Freelance CME Writing Career

You've landed your first freelance medical writing project and it's harder than you expected. Not because you lack expertise, but because turning what you know into client-ready work is a different skill entirely. Here are the six pitfalls that trip up new CME medical writers, and how to move through each one.

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The CME Writer’s Guide to a Better SME Interview
The CME Writer’s Guide to a Better SME Interview

Learn how CME medical writers can prepare for and lead an SME interview that uncovers learner needs, clinical judgment, and stronger educational strategy.

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How Other Types of Medical Writing Strengthen Your CME Career
How Other Types of Medical Writing Strengthen Your CME Career

CME specialization doesn't mean narrowing your blinders. Some of the most transferable skills in this field come from adjacent work — if you know which projects build the judgment CME requires, and which ones just fill your calendar.

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