Medical Editing and AMA Style Mastery

Are you ready to take your medical editing skills to a professional level?

Whether you’re a medical writer, editor, medical doctor, or researcher, this course will teach you everything you need to know about editing according to the AMA Manual of Style.

Led by Emma Hitt Nichols, PhD, a seasoned medical writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience, AMA Style Mastery is the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical course available on this essential style guide.

Why AMA Style Matters

The AMA Manual of Style is the industry-standard guide used by top medical journals, academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and CME providers.

Mastery of AMA Style is essential for:

Accurate and consistent manuscript preparation
Professional credibility in the medical writing and editing field
Avoiding costly errors in punctuation, grammar, usage, and references
Ensuring clarity, precision, and inclusivity in healthcare communication

What You’ll Learn

In this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of:

• How to navigate and subscribe to the AMA Manual of Style
• Types of editing and when to apply each
• Correct and preferred usage of medical terminology
• Grammar and punctuation rules specific to AMA Style (yes, including the elusive comma!)
• Formatting tables, figures, and references to AMA standards
• Using AI tools such as Google Notebook LM for faster, smarter editing
• Writing inclusive and bias-free content in accordance with AMA guidelines

Course Curriculum Overview:

1. Introduction

• Overview of medical editing
• Subscription walkthrough
• AI tools and smart editing prompts

2. The Editing Process

• Types and scope of editing
• Sentence structure, flow, and punctuation
• Professional relationships with clients

3. Grammar

• Parts of speech and agreement
• Clarity, diction, and parallel construction
• Grammar in social media

4. Punctuation

• Periods to ellipses—and everything in between

5. Usage

• Common mistakes and preferred phrasing
• Redundancy, clarity, and inclusive language

6. Style Specifics

• Capitalization, plurals, abbreviations, eponyms

7. Numbers, Units, and P Values

• Sections 17–19 with practical, real-world examples

8. Tables and Figures

• Tabular vs. non-tabular content
• Best practices for visual data

9. References

• Building citation lists that align with AMA requirements

Who This Course Is For:

This course is perfect for:

• Medical and scientific freelance writers and editors
• Journal editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders
• Healthcare professionals transitioning into medical communications
• Graduate students, postdocs, and researchers submitting to peer-reviewed journals
• Anyone who wants to write or edit health content professionally

Requirements:

• Access to the AMA Manual of Style online (recommended, not required)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word
• A genuine interest in editing, writing, or medical/scientific content
• What Sets This Course Apart?
  • Based on the latest AMA Manual of Style (11th edition)
  • Created by a PhD-level instructor with real-world experience
  • Includes AI-powered editing tips to streamline your workflow
  • Packed with examples, prompts, and checklists
  • Practical, not just theoretical—perfect for real-world application

    Join Now and Elevate Your Editing Career

  Enroll in AMA Style Mastery today and start editing with confidence, accuracy, and authority.

  Your next-level editing journey starts here.