With over 30 years of experience in writing and editing medical and health information, I have written for both professionals and lay readers on a wide range of medical topics. These include diseases, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and management, medical tests and procedures, and general health and wellness. I have worked as a medical writer and editor in academic settings, grant-funded research centers, and in private health care information technology and have authored content for medical diagnostic and management software products. in addition, I have taught workshops in science and medical writing and routinely provided training to colleagues. I am also a published fiction writer and poet and have taught college courses in creative writing. I have an excellent command of English grammar, syntax, and style, and a passion for excellence in written communication. Knowledge of APA, AMA, and Chicago styles.