Medical Editor Resume
The job of medical editors is to ensure clarity and precision in medical writing. They not only correct grammar and spelling, but also verify facts and figures in manuscripts. When performing the editing, they revise complicated phrases, language and tone and ensure that the content convey message in a simple way for readers to understand it easily. They also apply logic for correcting articles and follow the medical journal guidelines.
A job application for a medical editor position must display sound understanding of AMA guidelines. It should also show you detail-oriented, team player, skilled in overcoming challenges, and with attention to detail.
Medical Editor Resume Example
Joseph J. Gibbons
712 Stoneybrook Road
Orlando, FL 32810
Phone: 321-525-2090
Email: jjgibbons@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To provide the genuine medical information to readers through print and online publication by executing the responsibilities of a medical editor to the highest quality and best ethical practices.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience in editing medical and scientific writing
- High interest for medicine and science
- Proficient with PubMed/Medline, CAS, Embase, Factiva, and Biosis
- Competent in researching facts and MS Office suite
- Familiarity with the medical terminology and latest happenings in medical world
- Excellent knowledge of AMA guidelines and interpreting clinical trials reports
- Excellent team-player, attention to detail, and overcome challenges
Work Experience:
Medical Editor
Latec Medical Services, Orlando, FL
August 2012 - Present
- Edit medical and scientific writing and achieve clarity and precision
- Perform editorial research, compile clinical trial reports, and include feedback into publishing
- Ensure articles are in accordance with the AMA guidelines
- Edit references, and appendices, including content for grammatical correctness
- Refer search engine and library collection for verifying facts and figures
- Verify medical terminology, tables, figures, citations, etc.
- Rewrite copy for making information clear and easy to understand
Medical Editor
Hay Medical Center, Orlando, FL
March 2010 - July 2012
- Edited digital and hard copies related to medical information for accuracy
- Verified reports of clinical trials and used it as a testimony in manuscript
- Corrected accuracy and coherence in contents and rectified style errors
- Coordinated with senior medical writers and editor-in-chief for print and digital publishing
- Formatted text and achieved compliance with medical journal guidelines
- Ensured books are published in time and with good paper quality and print
- Assisted sales and marketing teams in promoting medical book
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Communication
Vertex College, Orlando, FL
2009
Reference:
On request.
