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# AI Prompt Tips: Get Better Results from MedStrato AI

> Effective prompt engineering techniques and templates to maximize the quality of AI-generated content in MedStrato for KOL outreach, event communications, and research.

## Why Prompts Matter

MedStrato AI is powerful, but the quality of output depends on the quality of input. Better prompts lead to:

* More relevant, specific content
* Fewer rounds of editing
* Content that matches your tone and brand
* Actionable recommendations

## Prompt Engineering Principles

### 1. Be Specific, Not Vague

| Vague Prompt              | Specific Prompt                                                                                                                              |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| "Write an email to a KOL" | "Write a formal invitation email to a Tier 1 cardiologist for our Q2 advisory board on TAVR innovations in Boston"                           |
| "Create a report"         | "Generate a competitive landscape analysis of robotic surgical systems in orthopedics, focusing on US market, past 2 years"                  |
| "Draft a follow-up"       | "Draft a thank-you email to Dr. Smith who attended our structural heart advisory board yesterday, referencing his input on valve durability" |

### 2. Provide Context

Include relevant background information:

```
Context: We are a medical device company specializing in structural heart
devices. Our target KOLs are interventional cardiologists performing TAVR
and TEER procedures.

Task: Write an invitation email for our upcoming advisory board.
```

### 3. Specify the Output Format

Tell the AI what you want:

| Specification | Example                              |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Length        | "Keep it under 200 words"            |
| Tone          | "Professional but warm"              |
| Structure     | "Use bullet points for key benefits" |
| Audience      | "Written for a busy clinician"       |

### 4. Use Examples (Few-Shot)

Provide an example of what good output looks like:

```
Write an email similar to this style:

"Dear Dr. Johnson,

I hope this message finds you well. Your recent publication on bicuspid
aortic valve management caught our attention, and I wanted to reach out
regarding an opportunity to share your expertise..."

Now write a similar email for Dr. Chen, referencing her work on TEER outcomes.
```

## Slash Commands Reference

MedStrato AI supports slash commands for common tasks:

### Outreach Commands

| Command                                           | Purpose              | Example                                                         |
| ------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `/outreach product [product] to [specialty] KOLs` | Product introduction | `/outreach product TAVR system to interventional cardiologists` |
| `/outreach cold to [specialty] KOLs`              | Initial contact      | `/outreach cold to cardiac surgeons`                            |
| `/outreach followup`                              | Follow-up sequence   | `/outreach followup`                                            |

### Event Commands

| Command                        | Purpose              | Example                            |
| ------------------------------ | -------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| `/event remind [event name]`   | Event reminder       | `/event remind Q2 Advisory Board`  |
| `/event thankyou [event name]` | Post-event thank you | `/event thankyou Boston Symposium` |
| `/event noshow [event name]`   | No-show follow-up    | `/event noshow Training Workshop`  |

### Campaign Commands

| Command                              | Purpose                 | Example                                         |
| ------------------------------------ | ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| `/campaign newsletter to [audience]` | Newsletter draft        | `/campaign newsletter to structural heart KOLs` |
| `/campaign launch [product]`         | Product launch sequence | `/campaign launch NextGen Valve`                |

### Discovery Commands

| Command                              | Purpose       | Example                               |
| ------------------------------------ | ------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| `/discover [count] [specialty] KOLs` | Find new KOLs | `/discover 20 electrophysiology KOLs` |

## Prompt Templates by Use Case

### KOL Outreach Email

```
Write a [formal/casual] email to [KOL name/type], a [specialty] at [institution].

Purpose: [invitation/introduction/follow-up]
Key message: [what you want to communicate]
Call to action: [what you want them to do]
Tone: [professional/warm/urgent]
Length: [word count or "brief"]

Context: [any relevant background]
```

**Example:**

```
Write a formal email to Dr. Sarah Chen, an interventional cardiologist at
Cleveland Clinic.

Purpose: Invitation to advisory board
Key message: We value her expertise in TEER procedures and want her input
on our next-generation device
Call to action: Confirm availability for March 15 meeting in Boston
Tone: Professional but warm
Length: Under 200 words

Context: She has published extensively on mitral valve repair outcomes and
spoke at our last symposium.
```

### Event Communication

```
Write a [invitation/reminder/thank you] for [event name].

Event details:
- Type: [advisory board/conference/webinar]
- Date: [date]
- Location: [location or virtual]
- Duration: [time commitment]

Audience: [who is receiving this]
Key benefits: [why they should attend/attended]
Action required: [RSVP/no action/feedback request]
```

### Investigation/Research Query

```
Generate a [report type] on [topic].

Scope:
- Time period: [recent/past year/past 5 years]
- Geography: [global/US/EU/APAC]
- Focus areas: [specific aspects to cover]

Output:
- Depth: [executive summary/standard/comprehensive]
- Key questions to answer: [list specific questions]
- Deliverable format: [sections to include]
```

**Example:**

```
Generate a competitive landscape analysis on transcatheter mitral valve repair.

Scope:
- Time period: Past 2 years
- Geography: US and EU markets
- Focus areas: Market share, clinical outcomes, pricing, pipeline

Output:
- Depth: Standard (5-10 pages)
- Key questions: Who are the top 3 players? What differentiates their
  approaches? What are the unmet needs?
- Sections: Executive summary, market overview, competitor profiles,
  SWOT analysis, outlook
```

### Content Creation (Press/Articles)

```
Write a [article type] about [topic].

Audience: [who will read this]
Tone: [thought leadership/educational/promotional]
Key points to cover: [bullet list]
SEO keywords: [if applicable]
Length: [word count]
Call to action: [if applicable]
```

## Advanced Techniques

### Chain of Thought

For complex tasks, ask the AI to think step by step:

```
I need to plan outreach to 50 KOLs for our product launch.

Please:
1. First, suggest how to segment these KOLs by tier and specialty
2. Then, recommend different messaging approaches for each segment
3. Finally, draft a sample email for each segment
```

### Iterative Refinement

Start broad, then narrow:

```
Round 1: "Draft an advisory board invitation for cardiologists"
Round 2: "Make it more concise, under 150 words"
Round 3: "Add a specific reference to the KOL's recent publication on TAVR"
```

### Role Assignment

Tell the AI what perspective to take:

```
You are a Medical Affairs director at a structural heart device company.
Write an email to a Tier 1 KOL inviting them to serve on your scientific
advisory board.
```

## Common Mistakes and Fixes

| Mistake               | Problem            | Fix                                                   |
| --------------------- | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Too vague             | Generic output     | Add specificity: who, what, when, why                 |
| No context            | Misaligned content | Provide background on your company, product, audience |
| Too long              | AI gets lost       | Break into smaller requests                           |
| Unclear output format | Wrong structure    | Specify format, length, sections                      |
| Expecting perfection  | Frustration        | Plan for editing and refinement                       |

## Quality Checklist

Before using AI-generated content, verify:

* [ ] **Accuracy**: Are facts and claims correct?
* [ ] **Tone**: Does it match your brand voice?
* [ ] **Compliance**: Does it meet regulatory requirements?
* [ ] **Personalization**: Is it appropriately customized?
* [ ] **Call to action**: Is the next step clear?
* [ ] **Length**: Is it appropriate for the channel?

<Warning>
  Always review AI-generated content before sending externally, especially for regulatory or medical claims.
</Warning>

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