Publication Planning and Development Course
The publication Planning and Development Course is organized by the Drug Information Association (DIA).
Release Date: October 20, 2017
Reviewed and Updated: September 14, 2023
Expiration Date: September 14, 2026
Course Description
This module covers the management of clinical and scientific publications. It begins with a review of the publication planning process and walks through steps and considerations for developing publications. It also covers the role of a medical writer in developing clinical and scientific publications. Finally, it describes the guidances that govern the creation of publications.
This module was written with clinical trial publications in mind, as they are most relevant for the Medical Affairs audience for whom the module was written. However, some content is also applicable to scientific and pre-clinical publishing.
Featured topics
- Publication planning
- Process for preparing and developing a publication
- Role of ghostwriters
- Publication guidances
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module, learners should be able to:
- List the components of a publication plan
- Outline process steps and considerations for developing a publication for a clinical trial
- Examine the role of a medical writer in the publication process and differentiate medical writers from ghostwriters
- Identify the role of various guidances that govern medical publications
Who should attend?
This program is designed for professionals involved in:
- Medical Communications
- Medical Affairs
- Medical and scientific Publication Planning and Development
- Scientific and Medical Writing
- Commercialization and Product Brand Planning Associates