Medical communications is a large field with many subfields and specialties, and it’s worth taking some time to explore which one is right for you! The medical communication fields fall, roughly, into 3 categories: medical writing, editing, and health writing. Figuring out which of these fields likely suits your preferences, experience, expertise, and education best is a great first step in narrowing your search for a fit. The matrix below helps you reflect on these facets and determine which of the 3 categories is likely to suit you best.