Be the first to become Medical Writer Certified (MWC™)

Set the standard in medical writing excellence

Bring your professional expertise to the forefront by becoming a member of the inaugural class of AMWA's Medical Writer Certified (MWC™) credential holders. The first certification of its kind, the MWC™ demonstrates that you possess the foundation of knowledge required for medical writing across all disciplines.  

By earning the credential of MWC™, you can

  • Give an employer or client increased confidence in your credibility and knowledge of medical writing

  • Show your commitment to continued professional development in the field of medical writing

  • Increase your marketability and opportunities for career advancement

 You qualify for the exam when you meet the following requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree in any field of study (see more)

  • A minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience or the equivalent (e.g., 4 years of documented part-time work at 20 hours/week) within the past 5 years. Experience must be paid work in the field of medical writing

Apply now!

The application deadline for the September 30 exam is June 30.

Get started today

You may need a few weeks to acquire the documentation you need to apply for the exam, so get started now.

  • Read the Applicant and Candidate Handbook.

  • Download the Application Form.

  • Download the Letter of Reference Request Form.

  • Pay the $150 application fee (AMWA members receive a $25 discount) in the AMWA Store.

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