As regulatory medical writers accrue project-based experience, they become well-placed to pass on their knowledge and practical insights through the development and delivery of training programmes. In this article, the authors share their learning and training journeys honed over a combined 60+ years in the clinical trials industry. They explain why deep foundational knowledge, and understanding its practical implementation, remains relevant in the current era, as AI becomes an increasingly important part of workflows. Looking to the future, there is a pressing need to ensure medical writers receive high quality training that allows them to face, and overcome, the undoubted challenges resulting from judiciously engaging with AI-generated texts and documents.

Medical Writing. 2026;35(1):58-61. https://doi.org/10.56012/rgwh6732

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