Hi there – I’m Michelle Guillemard, a Sydney-based freelance medical writer.
I’m passionate about creating better health outcomes and changing lives through effective healthcare communication.
Who I work with
As a freelance medical writer specialising in consumer health, I partner with hospitals, local government, not-for-profits, associations, medical specialists, private practices, B2B, tech companies, digital agencies and healthcare groups. See who I’ve worked with recently.
My focus
My focus is on translating complex medical topics into consumer-friendly, clear and compelling content.
Drawing on evidence-based healthcare communication and health literacy techniques, I produce high-quality writing solutions that achieve your goals.
Health topics
I write about all health topics and have extensive experience in:
- Heart and lung health
- Neurosurgery and brain health
- Pregnancy, obstetrics and women’s health
- Common and rare cancers
- General practice
- Healthy lifestyle topics
- Mental health and illness
- Behaviour change.
Medical writing industry work
I’m a keen industry advocate. Staying up-to-date with my profession helps ensure I’m delivering high-quality, best-practice writing solutions for my clients.
- President of the Australasian Medical Writers Association (2014 to 2019)
- Contributor to Medical Writing, the European Medical Writers Association Journal (volunteer)
- Mentor at the University of Melbourne (volunteer)
- Course presenter at Australian Writers’ Centre.
Medical writer teaching and training
In 2013, I created Health Writer Hub, an online education platform providing high-quality, evidence-based, accredited health writing courses.
Dedicated to helping people improve their professional communication skills so they can write clearly and concisely, I’ve taught courses and health communication training workshops for writers and corporations in 38 countries.
Career background
With a BA (Media & Communications) from the University of Melbourne, I began my medical writing career at the British Medical Journal in London. I then worked as a medical writer in Sydney with Elsevier and Blackmores before becoming a freelance medical writer in 2012.
Why partner with me?
Since 2012, healthcare brands and businesses have trusted my freelance medical writing services. Here’s why:
- 15+ years of medical writing experience
- A diverse portfolio of local and international clients
- Dedication to credibility, quality and accuracy in health writing
- Passionate about health literacy and education
- Friendly, professional and reliable, with outstanding service
- Highly knowledgeable of health and medical terminology
- Skilled in SEO copywriting best-practices
- Knowledge of AHPRA guidelines, TGA Code & Medicines Australia Code
- Affordable, with loyalty discounts
- Bachelor of Media & Communications (Enriched Major) from the University of Melbourne
- Research, revisions and project management included
- Skilled n WordPress, MailChimp, HTML, CSS,
- Commitment to ongoing learning, training and development
- Member of local and international medical writing associations
- Patient adherence at the heart of every project.
My philosophy
Being a medical writer, I’m also a public health advocate. When I’m not working, you can find me training for my next marathon (New York, 2019), paddleboarding at the beach, snowboarding in the mountains or spending time with friends and family. Connect with me on Instagram for a glimpse of my ‘day in the life.’
Looking for a freelance medical writer in Sydney?
Contact me today or phone me on 0407 971 081 to discuss your health & medical writing project. I’m based in Sydney, but I partner with clients around the world.