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A small anniversary gift for you!

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Guanine Medical Academy is turning five!

Hi Reader,

This newsletter is especially meaningful to me because Guanine Medical Academy is celebrating its fifth anniversary.

I initially started Guanine Medical to build my own career as a medical writer. Soon afterward, I realized how many aspiring writers needed help understanding what medical writing really involves, who can enter the profession, and how to get started. That realization led to the creation of Guanine Medical Academy.

When I started the Academy, my goal was to make medical writing education practical and closely connected to the realities of the profession. Over the past five years, I have had the privilege of supporting medical writers at many different stages.

Thank you for reading, learning, asking thoughtful questions, and being part of this growing community. Your participation has helped shape what the Academy has become and where it will go next.

I couldn’t let this occasion pass without giving you something special as a thank-you for being here. And, of course, it's got to be educational :)

I have created a complimentary Medical Writing Project Checklist. But this isn't a traditional checklist. It follows a fictional medical writer as she navigates a realistic project, sharing practical decisions, common challenges, real-world examples, and useful lessons at every stage.

I hope you enjoy it and find it useful in your next medical writing project.

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If you are new here or haven’t answered this poll yet, I'd appreciate you taking a moment to respond. I’d love to learn more about you so I can send you content that is relevant to your experience and goals.

Choose the option that best describe you.

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If you weren’t already aware, Guanine Medical Academy has a YouTube channel where I share practical educational videos about medical writing projects and the profession.

I am considering introducing a new Q&A video series where I answer your questions about medical writing, career development, freelance work, client projects, and the realities of the profession.

If you have a question in mind, simply reply to this email and ask. Your question may inspire an upcoming video and help other medical writers who are wondering the same thing.

Your feedback and continued interest help shape the resources I create. I look forward to learning more about you and continuing to support you throughout your medical writing journey.

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To your success,

Nisreen Shumayrikh, PhD

Founder, Guanine Medical Academy

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Nisreen Shumayrikh, PhD

I teach foundational medical-writing courses and share practical insights to help aspiring and developing medical writers grow with confidence. But professional growth does not happen in isolation. As a wife, mother, and independent medical writer, I understand the challenge of pursuing a professional career while caring for a family. I believe busy parents make time; they don’t wait for it. That belief inspired Pen & Parents, a newsletter for parents navigating medical writing and science communication. It is where I share honest reflections, practical productivity strategies, and encouragement drawn from my own journey.

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