[Free] Medical Editing And Ama Style Mastery
Edit Like a Pro with Confidence and Precision – Free Course
What you’ll learn
- Review the principles of medical editing and explore career pathways in both freelance and staff roles within the field.
- Apply AI tools in the medical editing workflow to enhance editing quality and efficiency using tailored prompts and strategies.
- Survey components of the AMA Manual of Style, including grammar, punctuation, usage, abbreviations, plurals, eponyms, and inclusive language.
- Demonstrate proficiency in editing tables, figures, references, and non-tabular materials.
Requirements
- Fluent English is helpful if editing English materials. A scientific or clinical background is helpful.
Description
Are you ready to take your medical editing skills to a professional level?
Whether you’re a medical writer, editor, medical doctor, or researcher, this course will teach you everything you need to know about editing according to the AMA Manual of Style.
Led by Emma Hitt Nichols, PhD, a seasoned medical writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience, AMA Style Mastery is the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical course available on this essential style guide.
Why AMA Style Matters
The AMA Manual of Style is the industry-standard guide used by top medical journals, academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and CME providers.
Mastery of AMA Style is essential for:
Accurate and consistent manuscript preparation
Professional credibility in the medical writing and editing field
Avoiding costly errors in punctuation, grammar, usage, and references
Ensuring clarity, precision, and inclusivity in healthcare communication
What You’ll Learn
In this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of:
How to navigate and subscribe to the AMA Manual of Style
Types of editing and when to apply each
Correct and preferred usage of medical terminology
Grammar and punctuation rules specific to AMA Style (yes, including the elusive comma!)
Formatting tables, figures, and references to AMA standards
Using AI tools such as Google Notebook LM for faster, smarter editing
Writing inclusive and bias-free content in accordance with AMA guidelines
Course Curriculum Overview:
1. Introduction
Overview of medical editing
Subscription walkthrough
AI tools and smart editing prompts
2. The Editing Process
Types and scope of editing
Sentence structure, flow, and punctuation
Professional relationships with clients
3. Grammar
Parts of speech and agreement
Clarity, diction, and parallel construction
Grammar in social media
4. Punctuation
Periods to ellipses—and everything in between
5. Usage
Common mistakes and preferred phrasing
Redundancy, clarity, and inclusive language
6. Style Specifics
Capitalization, plurals, abbreviations, eponyms
7. Numbers, Units, and P Values
Sections 17–19 with practical, real-world examples
8. Tables and Figures
Tabular vs. non-tabular content
Best practices for visual data
9. References
Building citation lists that align with AMA requirements
Who This Course Is For:
This course is perfect for:
Medical and scientific freelance writers and editors
Journal editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders
Healthcare professionals transitioning into medical communications
Graduate students, postdocs, and researchers submitting to peer-reviewed journals
Anyone who wants to write or edit health content professionally
Requirements:
Access to the AMA Manual of Style online (recommended, not required)
Familiarity with Microsoft Word
A genuine interest in editing, writing, or medical/scientific content
What Sets This Course Apart?
Based on the latest AMA Manual of Style (11th edition)
Created by a PhD-level instructor with real-world experience
Includes AI-powered editing tips to streamline your workflow
Packed with examples, prompts, and checklists
Practical, not just theoretical—perfect for real-world application
Join Now and Elevate Your Editing Career
Enroll in AMA Style Mastery today and start editing with confidence, accuracy, and authority.
Your next-level editing journey starts here!
Author(s): Emma Hitt Nichols, PhD
