Enhancing Your Academic and Professional Communication

The Writing Centre at The University of the West Indies (UWI) is dedicated to helping all students, including those in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, develop and refine their written and oral communication skills. Our experienced and trained coaches provide personalized support, whether you need assistance with research papers, case reports, presentations, or other academic and professional writing tasks.

Our Services

We offer a range of services tailored to medical students, including:

• One-on-One and Group Coaching– Receive expert guidance on structuring and refining your academic papers.
• Medical Writing Support – Assistance with research articles, patient case reports, reflections, and grant proposals.
• Oral Presentation Coaching – Improve your public speaking and presentation skills for conferences, patient rounds, and academic discussions.
• Editing and Proofreading – Ensure your work meets high academic standards with clarity, precision, and conciseness.
• Plagiarism Prevention and Referencing Guidance – Learn proper citation techniques to maintain academic integrity.
• Online Resources and Virtual Assistance – Access valuable tools for brainstorming, planning, writing, and editing your work remotely.

Location and Appointment Scheduling

• Location: Third Floor, Faculty of Humanities and Education (FHE) Building, UWI St. Augustine Campus
• Face-to-Face Sessions: Conducted in Room 302, FHE South Block
• Appointments: Book via [MyeLearning](https://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu/login/index.php) or email us at [thewritingcentre@sta.uwi.edu](mailto:thewritingcentre@sta.uwi.edu)

Meet Our Team

Our Writing Centre is staffed by trained specialists with expertise in academic writing, communication, and technical facilitation. Our current coordinator, Melanie Pouchet, leads a team of dedicated coaches committed to supporting students across all disciplines, including medical sciences.

Contact Us

Melanie Pouchet
Coordinator, The Writing Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Education (FHE) Building
Room 11, Ground Floor
Phone: 662-2002, Ext. 82521