Professional Certification

PCMWProfessional Certification in Medical Writing

A professional credential offered by EUSTM Academy, an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM) — recognising professionals with demonstrated expertise in planning, writing, and editing scientific, regulatory, and medical communications to high standards of accuracy, clarity, and compliance.

Awarded by the EUSTM Academy — an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM), a non-profit scientific society registered in Vienna, Austria (ZVR 629427022), active in more than 60 countries since 2013.

PCMW

Certification Benefits

The PCMW title is a clear, verifiable signal that you have the professional background to plan, write, and edit scientific, regulatory, and medical documents — recognised by employers and collaborators worldwide.

1Use the PCMW postnominal title on your CV, LinkedIn, and professional correspondence — a permanent, portable mark of recognised expertise.

2Demonstrate your competency to plan, write, and edit regulatory, scientific, and medical documents across regulated environments.

3Strengthen your profile for roles in pharma, biotech, CROs, medical-communications, and publishing settings.

4Increase your visibility for senior roles in regulatory writing, scientific and publication writing, and medical communications.

5Support your eligibility for consultancy, freelance, and advisory roles in medical writing.

6Stand out in a competitive global job market with a credential from a European scientific society.

7Receive an official PCMW certificate issued by the EUSTM Academy under EUSTM accreditation.

8Hold a verifiable credential that employers and collaborators can confirm at any time.

Who Should Apply?

PCMW is designed for professionals who plan, write, or edit scientific and medical content — across industry, academic, clinical, and agency settings. If one of these describes you, you are eligible to apply:

Medical and scientific writers
Regulatory writers preparing clinical and regulatory documents
Publication and manuscript writers
Professionals moving into medical writing from research, clinical, or editorial roles
Clinicians, pharmacists, and life scientists writing for industry or academia
CRO and medical-communications agency writers
Medical-affairs and regulatory professionals with writing responsibilities
Editors and content specialists in the life sciences

Application process

Applying is straightforward. Complete the secure online PCMW application form and upload your CV — your submission goes directly to the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.

The Board reviews every application and assigns one of two pathways based on your background and experience. Category 1, the Experience Pathway, is a CV and portfolio-based evaluation for established professionals — no examination required. Category 2, the Examination Pathway, is for those earlier in their career or moving into the field, with certification granted on passing a qualifying online examination (results within two weeks). If you are unsure which applies, the Board assigns your category after reviewing your application.

Once your pathway is confirmed, you sign the Certification Conditions Form and pay the applicable fee. Your PCMW certificate is then issued, together with the right to use the post-nominal title.

PCMW Certification Fee

Category	Initial Fee	Renewal
High-income countries	€350	€300 / year
All other countries	€250	€200 / year

Country tiers follow the World Bank income classification. Annual renewal confirms your continued active engagement in medical writing and your commitment to the EUSTM Code of Professional Conduct.

Begin your PCMW certification journey

Apply online in minutes — complete the form and upload your CV — to begin your formal recognition as a certified medical writing professional.

Start Your Application

For further information, please contact the EUSTM Academy at [email protected].

Disclaimer: PCMW is an independent professional certification awarded by the EUSTM Academy and accredited by EUSTM. It is not equivalent to an educational degree or state-regulated qualification, and is granted solely on the applicant's professional profile as assessed by the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.