American Medical Writers Association

Membership: amwa is the leading professional organization for writers, editors, and other communicators of medical information. With approximately 5,000 members in the us, canada, and 30 other countries, amwa members work on staff or as freelances for a wide range of businesses and organizations. Amwa members are committed to accurately and ethically making information about health and medicine clear and meaningful. The extensive member benefits include access to an online community, amwa member directory, amwa update and medcomm electronic newsletters, chapters, and the peer reviewed quarterly amwa journal.

Publications: the amwa journal is a nationally circulated, peer-reviewed publication of the american medical writers association that aims to be the authoritative, comprehensive source of information about knowledge, skills, and opportunities in the field of medical communication worldwide. This includes medical writers, editors, visual communicators, marketers, health communicators, cme professionals, grant writers, and other professionals working with the field. In support of the mission of the american medical writers association (amwa), the amwa journal works to advance the broader profession through the publication of content that reflects the interests, concerns, and expertise of medical communicators. Its purpose is to inform, inspire, and motivate medical communicators.

Other programs include career services and certification program.