Evidence into learning
Needs assessments, educational grant materials, learning objectives, and case-based content for medical education programs.
Continuing education & grant developmentMedical writing & education
Clinical insight.
Clear, compelling
medical writing.
I turn complex evidence into education and content that clinicians and readers can use.
Erin Gillespie, MD Medical writer & editor
A clinician’s eye.
An editor’s precision.
An editor’s precision.
10+ years of clinical experience
Internal, integrative & obesity medicine
Medicine informs the writing.
Internal medicineIntegrative medicineObesity medicine
01 / Services
From the first question
to the final edit.
Thoughtful support for medical education teams, publishers, and organizations communicating about health.
01Continuing medical education
Education that connects the evidence to clinical decisions. I help develop a clear learning path, relevant cases, and content shaped around what clinicians need to know and do.
- Learning objectives and educational agendas
- Case-based activities and board-style questions
- Assessment questions, explanations, and outcomes plans
- Faculty and source-material synthesis
02Needs assessments & grant support
A strong educational proposal begins with a well-supported need. I synthesize the literature, define practice gaps, and connect the evidence to a coherent educational plan.
- Literature reviews and evidence synthesis
- Practice gaps and needs assessments
- Educational grant proposals and supporting narratives
- Alignment of gaps, objectives, agendas, and outcomes
03Medical editing & clinical review
Careful editing protects the meaning while improving clarity. I review medical content for clinical accuracy, consistency, organization, and American Medical Association (AMA) style.
- Substantive editing and copyediting
- Clinical accuracy and terminology review
- Citation and reference verification
- Manuscripts, reference articles, and educational materials
04Publications & manuscript editing
I help authors prepare clear, polished manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals through substantive editing, copyediting, and American Medical Association (AMA) style review. I preserve the author’s meaning while aligning the manuscript with the target journal’s instructions.
- AMA style, grammar, and medical terminology
- Manuscript structure, flow, and readability
- Citations, references, tables, and figure legends
- Target-journal formatting and submission requirements
05Medical & health content
Evidence deserves an accessible explanation. I write for professional and public audiences, adjusting the depth, language, and structure to help readers understand the subject.
- Journal manuscripts and textbook content
- Evidence-based health articles and web content
- Patient education and accessible health explanations
- Clinical narratives and educational case content
02 / Experience
Different formats.
The same care with evidence.
My work spans professional education, clinical reference content, and health communication for broader audiences.
Clarity in the details
Medical editing for StatPearls, with attention to clinical accuracy, terminology, readability, and references.
Clinical reference writing & editingCases that teach
Internal medicine board-style questions and explanations that connect the clues in a case to the reasoning behind a decision.
Assessment & case-based educationScience readers can use
Medical and wellness content that makes complex topics understandable while keeping the evidence and audience in view.
Professional & public-facing contentExplore selected writing, publications, and educational work.
CLIENT PERSPECTIVES
Good work.
Good working relationships.
Two client perspectives on writing quality, subject knowledge, and collaboration.
Academic book chapter · Excerpt
“Her subject mastery and professional writing skills are apparent in her work.”
Chief, Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine
Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, CA
Educational content · Excerpt
“Dr. Erin was always prompt, dependable, and her communication was clear and straightforward, making the whole process smooth and stress-free.”
03 / About Erin
Medical knowledge.
A writer’s curiosity.
I’m Erin Gillespie, MD, a medical writer and editor with more than 10 years of clinical experience and board certifications in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and obesity medicine.
Clinical work taught me to look closely, ask better questions, and explain the reasoning behind a decision. I bring that same approach to needs assessments, medical education, and editing.
My perspective also draws on practicing medicine in New Zealand and founding Clinica Amazonica. Across settings and audiences, I care about making medical knowledge useful.
More about me and my educationConnect with me on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)
Education & training
Clinical depth.
Editorial discipline.
- Medical Writing and Editing Certificate
- University of Chicago
- Medical degree
- Creighton University
- Internal medicine residency
- Greenville Hospital System / University Medical Center
Greenville, South Carolina - Integrative medicine fellowship
- University of Arizona
Andrew Weil program
Working together
A clear process.
A considered result.
- 01
Define the purpose
We establish the audience, deliverables, source materials, and timeline.
- 02
Build from evidence
I review the literature and shape the content around the educational or communication goal.
- 03
Refine the details
We review the draft, resolve feedback, and bring the language and references into alignment.
A few practical details
Before we begin.
Can you work with an existing draft?
Yes. Support can range from clinical review and copyediting to substantive editing that improves the organization, flow, and clarity of a draft.
How can I see relevant writing samples?
Browse my writing portfolio for selected needs assessments, lecture decks, board-style questions, editing experience, publications, and health articles. You can also email me with your topic, audience, and content format to discuss relevant experience.
What should I include in a project inquiry?
The topic, intended audience, deliverables, deadline, and any existing materials are a helpful starting point. Include the review process and budget if you have them.
Let’s work together
Your next project.
A thoughtful partner.
Have an education program, proposal, or draft in mind?
Tell me what you’re working on.