At the closing reception, I asked 4 first-time attendees (identifiable by the red dots on their nametags) what they thought of the conference. Every one of them said something like this: "It was great! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. This is the only conference I˙ve been to where people were willing to freely share what they know."
You don't have to go it alone. If you're changing careers, if you˙ve lost your job or you're scared you might, if you want to start or build a freelance business, or if you want to feel more adept at the work you do, the AMWA national and chapter conferences are the places to learn what you need to know.
--Faith Reidenbach
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
AMWA Program for Wednesday, Oct. 21
The annual American Medical Writers Association conference gets under way in Dallas today with some preliminary activities. Registration and hospitality open at 11 a.m. The AMWA 2008-2009 Board of Directors meets at 1:00, and delegates of the AMWA chapters meet at 4:15.
For those new to AMWA or perhaps just new to the Annual Conference, two important events are on tap: the New Member Orientation at 4:15 and the Conference Coach Connection at 5:15.
The orientation is a good opportunity to hear from AMWA leaders about the structure of the organization, goals for the coming year, benefits of membership, and opportunities from become more involved at the chapter or national level. Traditionally, there also is an opportunity to ask questions about why things are as they are and offer suggestions.
At the Conference Coach Connection, first-time conference attendees are matched with veteran conference-goers. That way, newcomers will know at least someone from the outset. It also provides a good chance to ask questions about the organization or get some guidance about navigating the many activities of the conference ahead.
For those new to AMWA or perhaps just new to the Annual Conference, two important events are on tap: the New Member Orientation at 4:15 and the Conference Coach Connection at 5:15.
The orientation is a good opportunity to hear from AMWA leaders about the structure of the organization, goals for the coming year, benefits of membership, and opportunities from become more involved at the chapter or national level. Traditionally, there also is an opportunity to ask questions about why things are as they are and offer suggestions.
At the Conference Coach Connection, first-time conference attendees are matched with veteran conference-goers. That way, newcomers will know at least someone from the outset. It also provides a good chance to ask questions about the organization or get some guidance about navigating the many activities of the conference ahead.
Also on Wednesday: A welcome reception, sponsored by RPS Inc., is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Entertainment will be provided, along with with complimentary hors d'ouevres and beverages.
Capping off the day at 8:15 pm.: AMWA Creative Readings. At this event, AMWA members prove annually that they are not just about the highest standards of medical communication, they can also tell half-decent jokes, sing songs, and write poems, plays and short stories. Or at least some of them can.
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