I recently completed the three-month Medical Journalism Internship at MedBound Academy, and it has been a valuable learning experience for me. Coming from a healthcare background, I was familiar with medical information, but this internship helped me understand how that information needs to be researched, structured, written, and communicated when the reader is not necessarily a healthcare professional.

One of my biggest learnings was understanding that medical writing is not simply about presenting accurate information. It is also about understanding the target audience and communicating the information accordingly. During the internship, I learned how the same medical topic may need to be approached differently for healthcare professionals, the general public, or an audience that includes both. I also learned how to simplify complex medical concepts without losing their accuracy or context.

The internship provided practical exposure to different aspects of medical journalism and writing, including researching reliable medical sources, evaluating the quality and relevance of information, writing evidence-based articles, incorporating expert perspectives, editing and proofreading content, and applying SEO principles. Working on assignments and actual content helped me understand the practical side of these processes rather than learning them only as concepts.

I am especially grateful to Himani Negi for her guidance throughout the internship. What I appreciated most was her willingness to explain the nitty-gritty details that are often not covered in courses or basic training. She was patient while explaining not only what needed to be changed, but also why it needed to be changed. Her feedback helped me look at writing more critically, pay closer attention to accuracy and clarity, and understand the reasoning behind editorial decisions.

The internship also helped me become more conscious of the responsibility involved in creating healthcare content. A well-written health article is not just about good language. It needs to be accurate, evidence-based, understandable, and appropriate for its intended target audience. The internship gave me practical knowledge, confidence in medical writing, and a better understanding of the work that goes into creating responsible healthcare content. 

By Dr. K. Harsha Priyadarshini (Batch 18)