EPI 271: Preparation and Practice: Scientific Communication and Media I

Course Description

Through tailored lecture, case study, and a practical final project, academic and professional leaders will help you gain insight into the science communications and media industry and the skills necessary to succeed within the various positions and levels available within it. Anticipated Learning Outcomes: To assist interdisciplinary graduate students, medical students, residents and fellows in all levels of training to develop and hone the communication skills necessary for post-training and internship success in a science communications/media field; To provide an understanding of the scope of career opportunities within the science communications sector, focusing on the development, organization, and management issues specific to it; To provide a forum for interacting with alumni, faculty, and other practitioners from a variety of fields and organizations who may assist candidates with defining and meeting their own professional goals; To increase awareness of industry terminology and theories, combined with hands-on experience with techniques and methodologies most useful for credential development on the job market; To develop and hone expertise in the areas of: publishing, editing, workflow, ethics, trends, principles of effective scholarly/news writing, interviewing techniques, and media/website management.