Current Employer/Title:  Freelance medical writer at Patricia Anstett Communications (semi-retired)

Career: 40 years in newspaper industry in Chicago, Washington DC and Detroit, including 22 years as medical writer, Detroit Free Press; author of two books in semi-retirement _ one on breast cancer surgery options, the other on patient success stories from Beaumont Health. Inducted into Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame and outstanding alumni, Michigan State University, College of Communication Arts and Sciences; national Headliner award, the Association for Women in Communications

Discipline Experience (i.e., Communication, Marketing, Journalism): Journalism

What Experience Can You Offer: Writing and editing

Biggest Lesson Learned: Take jobs to round your skill set out fully; raise your hand for new job opportunities.

Benefits of AWC Membership: I joined AWC in college and have been a member in East Lansing, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Detroit. AWC has always supported my career and nominated me for several top awards.

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