Ritchie Scientific Consulting Academy/12-Week Regulatory Medical Writing Certificate Program

12-Week Regulatory Medical Writing Certificate Program

If you've ever wished for a clear, practical path into the world of regulatory medical writing—this is it.

This 12-week intensive program is designed to fast-track your skills in regulatory writing with hands-on experience, expert guidance, and real-world assignments. Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this program gives you the foundation, structure, and confidence to move forward.

Now Offered as a Self-Paced Program!

Content is released over 12 weeks, but you can complete in 12 weeks, 16 weeks, or however long you need - plus lifetime access!

Program Description

What You'll Get Each Week:

  • Recorded lessons to watch on your own schedule.

  • Focused and organized content, with a new topic each week that builds on the previous material.

  • An online community , with space to ask questions and learn from other regulatory medical writers.

  • Peer discussion prompts to deepen your understanding and think critically about each week's topic. Your instructor (Caroline) will be chiming in too!

  • Assignments using real data and documents, with direct, personalized feedback from Caroline (some of these assignments would make a great piece of work for your portfolio).

  • Live office hours for Q&A, discussion, and support.

  • Access to Caroline via email for additional questions that come up as you go through the material.

Course Syllabus

Week 1: The Basics - The Drug Development Process, How Medical Writers Fit In, and Document Development

Week 2: Clinical Study Design and Writing the Protocol

Week 3: Assessing the Clinical Trial Protocol

Week 4: The Investigator's Brochure

Week 5: The Clinical Study Report

Week 6: Clinical Study Reports in Practice

Week 7: Clinical Trial Transparency and Data Disclosure

Week 8: Regulatory Submissions

Week 9: Product Labels and Patient-Facing Material

Week 10: Postmarketing Requirements

Week 11: Regulatory Strategy and Engaging with Health Authorities

Week 12: Wrap-Up

What Makes This Program Different?

  • Hands-on, practical learning: You’ll be reviewing and writing real regulatory content—not just theory.

  • Community support: You’ll join a community of like-minded professionals to learn with and from each other.

  • Expert guidance: I’ll be giving personalized feedback on every assignment.

  • Certificate of completion: Showcase your achievement to clients, employers, and your network.

What Former Program Participants Are Saying?

"Caroline delivered an excellent regulatory medical writing training. The course syllabus was well-structured and thoughtfully designed, making it easy to follow and highly informative. She demonstrated exceptional professionalism and patience throughout the sessions, taking the time to address all types of questions with clarity and depth. Her breadth of knowledge in regulatory writing was evident and greatly enriched the learning experience. The platform she used for the training was effective and user-friendly, supporting smooth interaction and engagement. The discussion sessions were particularly valuable, allowing participants to explore topics in detail and clarify any uncertainties. Overall, this was a very well-conceived and executed training. With full commitment to the program, participants can gain a thorough understanding of regulatory medical writing. Caroline did a wonderful job facilitating a supportive and insightful learning environment."

Former Student

"After completing several online regulatory medical writing courses, I still felt unprepared to produce core regulatory documents—clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, and other CTD components—with the level of precision the field demands. Finding Caroline’s 12-week regulatory medical writing program was a turning point. The course is comprehensive, practical, and far more valuable than its price tag. You gain hands-on experience, insight from Caroline’s decade of expertise, and a clear, structured approach to every document type. The weekly office hours are especially helpful—every question is welcomed, and nothing is left vague or unanswered. Most importantly, Caroline herself is patient, thorough, kind, and refreshingly straightforward. If you're serious about becoming a regulatory medical writer and ready to put in the work for three months, this program is absolutely worth it."

Former Student

Frequently Asked Questions

You've got questions. I've got answers.

How much does it cost?

The cost of this 12-week program is a 1-time payment of $997 or 3 monthly payments of $397. You will have access to all content for the lifetime of the Ritchie Scientific Consulting Academy.

How much time will I need to commit to this program?

Expect to spend 5 to 10 hours per week if you plan to get through the entire program in 12 weeks. Some weeks will be a bit lighter than others.

Since this program is self-paced, you can spend as much time as needed to get through the content. If you only have 1 or 2 hours each week, that is fine! You can even take a week or two off if life gets busy! Take as much time as you need!

I highly recommend completing each week's material before moving on to the next week.

What is this "online community" and how do I access it?

Upon registering for the program, you will be added to my "Regulatory Medical Writing Community" that is only accessible to program participants.

This community is set up like a forum, with pinned posts containing important program information. This includes a calendar and Zoom link to upcoming office hours and a space for each week's discussion topic. You can create posts with questions or your own topics for discussion that other program participants and I (Caroline) can respond to.

Do I have to complete all assignments to receive the certificate?

Yes! Completion of each week's assignment AND discussion prompt is required to earn a certificate of completion.

I want to ensure that obtaining this certificate actually means something within the industry!

When are the weekly office hours?

There will be multiple time blocks set aside each week. If none of the times work for you, I can set up an additional time block. The timing will aim to accommodate all time zones. If you have urgent questions and none of the upcoming office hour sessions work for you, I am willing to set up an ad hoc session that works with your availability.

How long will I have access to the course materials?

You will have access to all course materials and the community for the lifetime of the Ritchie Scientific Consulting Academy.

Can I get a refund if requested?

You can receive a 50% refund if requested in writing before Week 7 content is released. Please note that you will no longer have access to any of the course materials or the community after you are refunded.

Still have questions?

No problem! Shoot me an email at caroline@ritchiescientificconsulting.com.

What are your waiting for?

  • $997 or 3 monthly payments of $397

12-Week Regulatory Medical Writing Certificate Program

  • Course
  • 208 Lessons

Kick-start your regulatory medical writing career with this 12-week program! Content will be released weekly for 12 weeks, but you will have lifetime access! With this program, you get access to an online community and regular live office hour sessions. Weekly assignments using real-world documents and datasets will allow you to put concepts into practice, with direct feedback from Caroline (your instructor)!

Contents

Week 1: The Basics - The Drug Development Process, How Medical Writers Contribute, and Document Development

Week 1 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 1-Video 1.mp4
Week 1-Video 2.mp4
Week 1-Video 3.mp4
Week 1-Video 4.mp4
Week 1-Video 5.mp4
ICH E6_R3.pdf
ICH E3.pdf
M4(R4).pdf
M4E(R2).pdf
M4S(R2).pdf
Week 1-Video 6.mp4
TransCelerate Protocol Template_v010.docx
Week 1-Video 7.mp4
Week 1-Video 8.mp4
Week 1-Video 9.mp4
Week 1 slides.pdf
Week 1 Discussion Topic
Week 1 Assignment: Create a CSR timeline

Week 2: Clinical Study Design and Writing the Protocol

Week 2 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 2-Video1.mp4
Week 2-Video 2.mp4
Week 2-Video 3.mp4
Week 2-Video 4.mp4
Week 2-Video 5.mp4
ICH E9.pdf
ICH E9-R1.pdf
Week 2-Video 6.mp4
Week 2-Video 7.mp4
Week 2-Video 8.mp4
GSK Phase 3 protocol - for Week 2 Video 9 and Assignment.pdf
Week 2-Video 9.mp4
Iterum Therapeutics Phase 3 protocol.pdf
Merck Phase 1 protocol.pdf
Week 2 slides.pdf
Week 2 Discussion Topic
Week 2 Assignment: Provide feedback on a Phase 3 protocol

Week 3: Assessing the Clinical Trial Protocol

Week 3 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
GSK Phase 3 protocol - with Caroline feedback.pdf
Week 3-Video 1.mp4
Week 3-Video 2.mp4
Week 3-Video 3.mp4
Week 3 Discussion Topic
Week 3 Assignment: Develop a Schedule of Activities (SoA)
For Week 3 Assignment: Study TOZ-CL06 protocol - with synopsis and SoA removed

Week 4: The Investigator's Brochure (IB)

Week 4 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 4-Video 1.mp4
Week 4-Video 2.mp4
Week 4-Video 3.mp4
Belinostat IB.pdf
Beleodaq US Prescribing Information.pdf
IB Example 1.pdf
IB Example 2.pdf (Also for Week 4 Assignment)
IB Example 3.pdf
Week 4-Video 4.mp4
Week 4-Video 5.mp4
Week 4-Video 6.mp4
Week 4 slides.pdf
Week 4 Discussion Topic
Week 4 Assignment: Updating an IB

Week 5: The Clinical Study Report (CSR)

Week 5 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 5-Video 1.mp4
Week 5-Video 2.mp4
E3 Questions and Answers
CORE Reference
TransCelerate CSR Template_v005.docx
Week 5-Video 3.mp4
Week 5-Video 4.mp4
Week 5-Video 5.mp4
Week 5-Video 6.mp4
Submission of Abbreviated Reports and Synopses in Support of Marketing Applications
Week 5-Video 7.mp4
Week 5-Video 8.mp4
Safety Narrative Template.docx
FDA-3500A.pdf
CIOMS Form.pdf
Example Completed CIOMS Form.pdf
Week 5 slides.pdf
Week 5 Discussion Topic
Week 5 Assignment: Outline a CSR shell
For Week 5 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Protocol Amendment 3-Part A
For Week 5 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 SAP

Week 6: CSRs in Practice

Week 6 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 6-Video 1.mp4
Sparsentan Ph3 Interim CSR body.pdf
Week 6-Video 2.mp4
Marstacimab Ph3 Interim CSR body.pdf
Week 6-Video 3.mp4
Week 6 Discussion Topic
Week 6 Assignment: TLF Mapping and Write CSR Sections
For Week 6 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Tables_Demographics-Part A
For Week 6 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Tables_Efficacy-Part A
For Week 6 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Tables_AE-Part A
For Week 6 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Tables_Lab and Other-Part A
For Week 6 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Figures-Part A

Week 7: Clinical Trial and Data Disclosure

Week 7 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 7-Video 1.mp4
42 CFR Part 11.pdf
EU CTR 536-2014.pdf
Week 7-Video 2.mp4
ICMJE Recommendations.pdf
Week 7-Video 3.mp4
Lay Summary Example 1.pdf
Lay Summary Example 2.pdf
Expert Group Recommendations for Lay Summaries_EU.pdf
External Guidance on Implementing Policy 0070.pdf
EPAR example_Ozempic.pdf
Week 7-Video 4.mp4
Week 7 slides.pdf
Week 7 Discussion Topic
Week 7 Assignment: Write a Lay Summary

Week 8: Regulatory Submissions

Week 8 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 8-Video 1.mp4
Week 8-Video 2.mp4
M4Q.pdf
FDA ISE-ISS guidance.pdf
Week 8-Video 3.mp4
Dupilumab_summary-biopharm.pdf
Dupilumab_summary-clin-pharm.pdf
Anifrolumab_summary-clin-pharm.pdf
Week 8-Video 4.mp4
Dupilumab_summary-clin-efficacy-eosinophilic-esophagitis.pdf
Anifrolumab_summary-clin-efficacy-sle.pdf
Week 8-Video 5.mp4
Dupilumab_summary-clin-safety-1.pdf
Anifrolumab_summary-clin-safety.pdf
Week 8-Video 6.mp4
Dupilumab_clinical-overview.pdf
Anifrolumab_clinical-overview.pdf
Week 8-Video 7.mp4
Week 8-Video 8.mp4
Week 8 slides.pdf
Week 8 Discussion Topic
Week 8 Assignment: Backwards Message Mapping
For Week 8 Assignment: R668-EE-1774 Part B and C CSR
For Week 8 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Part A CSR
For Week 8 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Part A CSR addendum
For Week 8 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Part B CSR
For Week 8 Assignment: R668-EE-1877 Part B CSR addendum

Week 9: Product Labels and Patient-Facing Materials

Week 9 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 9-Video 1.mp4
21 CFR Part 201 (up to date as of 14 July 2025).pdf
Directive 2001-83-EC.pdf
USPI template.docx
FDA - Implementing-the-PLR-Content-and-Format-Requirements.pdf
Warnings-Precautions-Contraindications-Boxed Warning-Jan2025.pdf
SmPC template.pdf
Instructions for Package Insert for Prescription Drugs - PMDA.pdf
Health Canada Guidance Document - Labelling of Pharmaceutical Drugs for Human Use.pdf
Week 9-Video 2.mp4
Guidelines-for-Preparing-Core-Clinical-Safety-Info-Drugs-Report-of-CIOMS-Working-Group-III-and-V.pdf
CCDS Example 1.pdf
CCDS Example 2.pdf
CCDS Example 3.pdf
Week 9 - Video 3.mp4
Dupixent USPI.pdf
Week 9 - Video 4.mp4
Dupixent SmPC.pdf
Week 9-Video 5.mp4
Changes to an Approved NDA or aNDA.pdf
EMA Post-Authorization Procedure.pdf
The-CDER-21st-Century-Review-Process-Desk-Reference-Guide-(DRG).pdf
Dupixent_CHMP Positive Opinion.pdf
Dupixent_EPAR.pdf
Dupixent_EPAR-RMP.pdf
Week 9 Slides.pdf
Week 9 Discussion Topic
Week 9 Assignment: Compare/Contrast a USPI and SmPC

Week 10: Post-submission Activities

Week 10 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 10-Video 1.mp4
Week 10-Video 2.mp4
Week 10-Video 3.mp4
Week 10-Video 4.mp4
FDA - Postmarketing Studies and Clinical Trials.pdf
EMA Guidance on PASS Protocols.pdf
EMA Guidance on PASS CSRs.pdf
Yescarta EPAR.pdf
Week 10-Video 5.mp4
E2C(R2) PBRER.pdf
E2C(R2) Questions and Answers.pdf
Providing Postmarketing Periodic Safety Reports in the ICH E2C(R2) Format.pdf
EMA Guideline-Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (PSURs).pdf
Week 10 slides.pdf
Week 10 Discussion Topic
Week 10 Assignment: Outline a M2.7.4 Addendum (Safety Update)

Week 11: Regulatory Strategy and Engaging with Health Authorities

Week 11 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 11-Video 1.mp4
Week 11-Video 2.mp4
Guidance for Industry - Formal Meetings between the FDA and Sponsors or Applicants.pdf
EMA Guidance for Applicants Seeking Scientific Advice and Protocol Assistance.pdf
EMA Pre-Authorisation Procedural Advice for Users of the Centralised Procedure.pdf
Guidance for applicants pre-CTA advice pilot.pdf
Week 11-Video 3.mp4
CHMP Protocol Assistance Scientific Advice Briefing Document template.docx
Week 11-Video 4.mp4
FDA Meeting Minutes_patisiran.pdf
FDA Meeting Minutes_casimersen.pdf
Regulatory Considerations for FDA vs EMA.pdf
Scientific Advice Procedures in the EU_article.pdf
Week 11 slides.pdf
Week 11 Discussion Topic
Week 11 Assignment: Regulatory Intelligence

Week 12: Wrap-Up

Week 12 Syllabus - READ ME FIRST.docx
Week 12-Video 1.mp4
Week 12-Video 2.mp4
Week 12-Video 3.mp4
Week 12 slides.pdf
Week 12 Discussion Topic