If TED Talks and a mastermind group had a podcast baby for CME professionals, it would be Write Medicine.
Think of us as the NPR of continuing medical education—smart, engaging, and always packed with insights you can use right away.
Your host, Alexandra Howson PhD, draws on 20 years in CME to crack open the secrets of powerful education content—from adult learning science to freelance business strategy.
With 155+ episodes organized into curated learning paths by career stage, there’s always a place to start.
New seasons drop twice a year. Between drops, explore the full library.
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"Superb listening for aspiring and seasoned medical and CME writers. The interviews are thoughtful, well balanced, and full of valuable information. Thank you Alex!"
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Alexandra Howson PhD shares her deep expertise in health care and education to help ambitious writers like you break into the dynamic and rewarding niche of CME. An author and educator, Alex teaches freelance medical writers how to launch and grow a specialist CME writing business. She is also a registered yoga teacher and loves sharing well-being wisdom with her community.