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| A Word Edgewise Medical Writing and Editing by Elizabeth A. Pector, M.D. synspectrum@yahoo.com |
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| Beth Pector is a board-certified family physician and experienced medical writer, in practice for over 18 years, available for freelance writing, research, and editing. A graduate of University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, she has twice scored in the top 1% of recertifying physicians on the family practice board exam. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University with a liberal arts degree, Beth is a well-read Renaissance woman with a wide range of interests that enliven her work. View her resume here. Beth has been published in Seminars in Neonatology, Twin Research, The Female Patient, Journal of Perinatology, Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews, Medical Economics, Family Doctor Magazine, Diabetes Self-Management, The Clergy Journal, Preemie Magazine, and other professional and consumer publications and websites. Beth is on the editorial board of Medical Economics effective January, 2006, and is on the editorial board of the now somewhat inactive American Journal of Diabetes. She is coauthor of a book chapter for Dr. Keith and Blickstein's revised book on multiple pregnancy. Examples of her past work are available on request. A few are posted at www.synspectrum.com/articles.html, and many organizations have reprinted her self-published articles from that page. Beth has excellent research skills, and quickly assembles health information from a variety of sources into clear prose that readers enjoy. Collaborators and editors praise Beth's careful, prompt work. Beth has performed peer review for Advances in Neonatal Care, The Female Patient, and Women's Health in Primary Care. She has proofread two books. She is adept with Microsoft Word and Power Point, and can prepare web-ready text, although she does not know html. Beth is a member of the American Medical Writers Association and National Writers Union, and is active in the Chicago chapter of AMWA. Beth's creativity with Power Point and experience as a speaker enhance presentations. Audiences appreciate her insightful and informative discussions. She has spoken on such diverse topics as menopause, adolescence, multiple births, prematurity, bereavement, professional burnout, Internet health resources, and online support groups for local, national, and international conferences. Praise from satisfied colleagues: From a editorial vice president: "I found Dr. Pector to be thoroughly professional, responsive, and enthusiastic. In addition to the solid editorial craftsmanship she brought to each task, Dr. Pector's command of the language, and her humanistic approach to the practice of medicine, make her uniquely qualified to write on topics not just for physicians and other health professionals, but also for consumers. She excels in the field of patient education." From a physician-editor: "I have been greatly impressed by her depth of knowledge and eagerness to acquire more on many aspects of bereavement and associated issues. As her editor I found her a delight to work with. She was ahead on deadlines, responded promptly to all communications, and revised willingly and quickly. She has now published a number of excellent papers and chapters." From a physician collaborator: "Dr. Pector is a brilliant thinker with almost limitless energy. Her own personal and professional experiences give her a depth and perspective that few writers have. She goes to great lengths to produce "finished" well-edited manuscripts in advance of deadlines. She responds positively to editorial suggestions. I highly recommend Dr. Pector as a staff or guest writer for any professional education or consumer publication." From a nurse educator at a tertiary hospital: "She has a gift for providing the reader helpful information while eloquently sharing her feelings. I was quite impressed by her ability to run a busy medical practice while writing journal articles and working on her presentation. She presented an emotional topic with grace and dignity. Dr. Pector proved her professional ability by tailoring a lecture to meet the needs of the audience. She has a broad knowledge base, which she is able to communicate through her presentations. Dr. Pector is a warm, intelligent, hard-working individual." From a patient educator: "I know that I can always count on her timely responses. I have read many of her articles and used them as reference material in my own work. I have no reservations whatsoever about recommending Dr. Pector. Her editing skills, writing abilities, background knowledge and experiential input will be a definite asset in her future writing endeavors." Please consider Dr. Pector for your next freelance medical writing project! |
| 1888 Bay Scott Circle Naperville, IL 60540 630-305-3025 www.synspectrum.com |
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| I look forward to hearing from you soon! Beth Pector, M.D. |
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