Frances E. Likis
Freelance Medical Writer and Editor | Co-Editor of the award-winning book Gynecologic Health Care | Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of the Journal of Midwifery & Women\'s Health
- Role
- Adjunct Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School Of Nursing
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Frances E. Likis
With more than 20 years of writing and editing experience and 30 years in health care, I excel in creating clear, evidence-based content specific to the target audience. As a writer, I craft reader-friendly text that clarifies complex information. As an editor, I refine authors’ writing while retaining their voice. Writing and Editing Expertise • Author of numerous publications, including journal articles, books, book chapters, systematic reviews, and editorials • Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of the scholarly peer-reviewed Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health • Co-editor and co-creator of the award-winning textbook Gynecologic Health Care, now in its fourth edition Health Care Expertise • Education and experience in clinical practice and research • Board-certified nurse practitioner and nurse-midwife Types of Work The formats and content I write and edit include: • Journal manuscripts: research, reviews, case reports, and more • Systematic reviews • Doctoral dissertations and capstone projects • Conference abstracts • Continuing medical education • Patient education materials • Website and online content • Book proposals • Book chapters • White papers Clinical Areas I write and edit content across clinical specialties. My specific areas of expertise and interest include: • Family medicine • Nursing and midwifery • Obstetrics and gynecology • Pain management • Psychiatry and psychology • Public health • Sexual health • Transgender health and gender-inclusive language • Women’s health Nickname and common misspellings: Francie Likis, Francis Likis, Frances Likas
Experience
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University School Of Nursing
Jan 2015 — Present
Education
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Chicago
Certificate in Medical Writing and Editing
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor of Public Health - DrPH
Frontier Nursing University
Post-master's Certificates
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - MSN
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